Preschoolers

Child Safety

Pros and Cons of Extended Rear-Facing Car Seat Use

Many parents can’t wait to move their kids to the forward-facing position in the back seat. After all, it’s easier to keep an eye on the kids when they’re facing forward; plus the kids have something more interesting to look at.

• Rear-facing Car Seats are Safer for Older Children
• Three Steps for Meeting a Dog: Instructions for Parents

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Childcare for Preschoolers

Five Things To Ask Before Choosing A Babysitter

With so many more mothers in the workforce, the juggling act between children and career has never been so difficult. We want to be there for our children but we have to be able to provide for them as well. Trying to assuage our own guilt for having to do what’s necessary especially in these stressful times, we want to find the very best caregiver for our child.

• Daycare Must Haves
• How can I best prepare my child for beginning preschool or family day care?

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Parenting Preschoolers

Parenting Is Not About Kids, It’s About Parents

Excerpted from Screamfree Parenting by Hal Edward Runkel Copyright © 2007 by Hal Edward Runkel.

• Handling Unwanted Advice
• Six Tips for Less-Stress Parenting

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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

Summer 4th of July Activities for Kids

With July 4th rounding the corner, many families are getting prepared for BBQ's and fun activities. While the parents cook, the children can have some outdoor fun! Here are a few red, white, and blue summer activities you can do with your kids.

• Magic Wand - Craft for Kids

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Preschooler Development

Is My Preschooler Too Hyperactive?

It’s perfectly normal for preschoolers to be active.  In fact, even hyperactivity isn’t necessarily a sign of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in your child.  Preschoolers are by nature always on the go, with all kinds of excess energy to burn.

• That’s What Friends Are For: Socializing Your Small Child
• Getting Over Thumb-Sucking

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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.

• What is a Family? - Preschool Theme
• Handwriting Worksheets

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Preschooler Health

Sunburn & Sun Safety Tips

You want your kids to have fun this summer but how can you keep them safe in the sun. Here are some of safety tips for having fun in the sun. Keep babies under the age of six months out of the sun. Babies have sensitive skin that is much thinner than adults. If your baby is under six months of age she should be kept out of direct sunlight.

• Yucky Medicine – How to Get Your Kids To Take It
• Bedwetting Basics

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