Preschoolers

Child Safety

New Car Seat Guidelines from the AAP & NHTSA

The AAP and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have recently released new car seat guidelines.  The guidelines are no longer based on the type of car seat but instead are based on the child’s age.  Both the AAP and the NHTSA are now recommending that parents keep their infants in a rear facing car seat as long as possible before moving them to a forward facing

• Pros and Cons of Extended Rear-Facing Car Seat Use
• Rear-facing Car Seats are Safer for Older Children

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Childcare for Preschoolers

How to Find the Right Preschool

Choosing the right preschool for your little one can be a difficult decision. There are so many things to consider and you are probably having a hard enough time letting them go to being with. However, once you find the right one, it will definitely set your mind at ease! Here are some great tips to get started:

• Five Things To Ask Before Choosing A Babysitter
• Daycare Must Haves

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Parenting Preschoolers

Inhabitots on JustMommies: Easy Ways to Organize Kids' Bedrooms & Playrooms

A new year is all about fresh starts, and getting organized is one of the easiest ways to streamline your home and rejuvenate your surroundings.

• A Quiz: Are You Involved Enough in Your Child's Life?
• Eating Out with Kids: Restaurant Behavior

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Potty Training

Are YOU ready to potty train?

Toilet training is an essential hurdle for both parents and children. It is a task that everyone needs to do; and one that often strikes panic in the eyes of parents. But it can be an easy event that marks significant growth and development.

• Potty Training Do’s And Don’ts
• Addressing Potty Training Myths

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Preschooler Crafts and Activities

Magic Wand - Craft for Kids

To make this easy magic wand you will need: scissors straw ribbon glue glitter cardboard stapler This is a fun and easy craft for your child to do. It's perfect for a Halloween costume or a fairy princess themed party.

• Summer 4th of July Activities for Kids
• Card Box Craft

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Preschooler Development

Early Warning Signs of Autism

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the latest reports for incidence of autism in children are 1 out of every 150. Autism is a severe developmental disorder. Most autistic children look ‘normal’ in appearance but they exhibit behaviors that are puzzling in comparison to children of the same age range.

• Getting Over Thumb-Sucking
• Is My Preschooler Too Hyperactive?

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Preschooler Education

Number Bingo Worksheets

Playing Bingo is a great way to help your preschooler or kindergartner learn their numbers. We've provided some easy printable worksheets for you to use.

• Pre-writing Worksheets
• Ten Creative Ways to Teach Your Child the Alphabet

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Preschooler Health

Bedwetting Basics

Bedwetting is a cause of frustration for many parents. If you are like me, you may have gone through countless articles looking for the magic cure to your child's bedwetting problem. Unfortunately, there is no quick fix for bedwetting. Bedwetting in children under five is considered normal.

• Benefits of Soy for Children
• What is Nursemaid's Elbow?

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