There is no greater skill that you can teach your child than the skill of communication. Communication is the tool that we use every single day in order to identify and articulate our needs and to work with others in society to get those needs met. But communication is an elusive thing to teach because it is done through daily experience rather than through planned lessons. (more...)
If you are the parent of a preschool age child who has been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, you are probably more than a little bit overwhelmed. Not only does the ADD / ADHD child have a set of unique behavioral problems which require you to learn new parenting skills, but you also have the added weight of trying to make decisions regarding the care of your ADD / ADHD preschooler. It can cause you to be more than a little bit frazzled, but you need to get a grip on yourself because having a calm parent who is patient with the problems of ADD / ADHD is what your child needs to help diminish the effects of the disorder. Here are some tips on what you should do to get your mind back in the right place after an ADD / ADHD diagnosis. (more...)
Since preschool aged children are in the process of potty training, it makes sense for the preschool program to include activities which help with the potty training process. Whether you homeschool your kids or send them off to participate in a formal preschool program, you can provide materials and activity ideas which are supplemental to potty training. This helps your child more rapidly incorporate potty training into his or her daily life and therefore to pick up on the process more quickly. Here are some ways that you can achieve this goal: (more...)
