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Implementing a Preschool Behavior Chart

by T Akery October 10th, 2013| Behavior, Preschool
Behavior charts are often a means of measuring a preschooler's behavior during the school year. Each preschool does things a little differently in implementing their own behavior chart. Some schools will have the smiley face method where a frown indicates bad behavior. Others will use a color method where
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Toddler Socialization with Other Toddlers

by T Akery October 3rd, 2013| Behavior, Preschool
It can be easy for parents to fall into a routine with their toddlers. But it is important that this routine also allows for some playtime with other toddlers. This is a crucial social skill that will help them when they do start school. You don't have to take
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Me, a Sixth Grader?

by Lori Sciame September 30th, 2013| Tweens
On the last day of school in June, the local grade school hosts an "off to middle school party" for the departing fifth graders.  During the gala two hour event, the fifth graders gather in the gymnasium to sign yearbooks, to eat snacks, and to dance.  At precisely 3:00
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Barriers to Socialization

by Ronald A. Rowe September 26th, 2013| Elementary
So far in our series on elementary school socialization we have focused primarily on the parent’s responsibilities. This week we take a moment to examine three of the primary barriers that cause anxiety in our children when it comes to social interaction.

Fear
One of the biggest barriers to free socialization
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Autumn Safety Issues

by Lori Sciame September 19th, 2013| Preschool, Safety
Each season is unique in its own way.  Spring ushers in the newness of life, summer explodes in vibrant activity, fall signals a slowing down of the life cycle, and winter can be viewed as a time for renewal.  Because of seasonal changes in the environment, safety concerns continually
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Breaking the Pacifier Habit

by T Akery September 18th, 2013| Development, Infants/Toddlers
While not all babies take to the pacifier, some babies do. Sometimes, that habit continues when they turn into toddlers. Like any habit, there are a number of reasons that your toddler may prefer to suck the pacifier. But there are some very good reasons to help them kick
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School Playground: Safe or Not?

by Lori Sciame September 16th, 2013| Elementary, Safety
For nine months of the year, elementary aged children spend most of their waking hours at school.  From the time they arrive in the morning, to when they leave in the late afternoon, the potential for unintentional injuries exists -- especially on the school playground.  Knowing the potential hazards
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Activity Stress

by Ronald A. Rowe September 13th, 2013| Elementary
When it comes to socialization and elementary age children, parents today face a challenge that did not exist for previous generations. The proliferation of school clubs, church activities, youth sports organizations, and for-profit entertainment groups children and parents have more opportunities than ever before. Here, at the start of
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Fostering Independence in Your Toddler

by T Akery September 5th, 2013| Infants/Toddlers
Your toddler is reaching the point where they can begin to do things. They can manipulate objects and put things on and off. Part of helping them grow up is letting them to do some things by themselves. It is also the time when you have to let go
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How to Help Your Preschooler with Anger

by T Akery September 3rd, 2013| Behavior, Preschool
At some point during preschool, your preschooler will become angry at another child. Whether it is not wanting to share a toy or wanting to spend more time on the playground, your preschooler will have to learn how to deal with their anger at the situation. You may not
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Predicament: Test Anxiety

by Jane Wangersky August 26th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
With school about to start, I'm dreading my fifth-grader's first test. Last year he began getting very anxious over tests -- I think he has test anxiety. Is there any way to stop it in advance?
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Solution: Keeping Toys Outside

by Editorial Team August 24th, 2013| Parenting Predicament
My kids are always coming in and leaving their toys outside because they say they might go out and use them again later. The stuff gets so dirty I wouldn't want it inside anyway. But I don't want it to disappear like a lot of things in our neighborhood
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