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Social & Emotional Skills for Ages 3-5

Social & Emotional Skills for Ages 3-5

 
Whether she gets her art ideas from her pal or her mannerisms from you, it's normal for your child to be a mini mimic.
Foster your child's emotional intelligence to help him succeed in school and in life.
Instill in your kids the social skills they need to acquire before they can learn academics.
For exuberant 5 year olds, school is all about playing, learning to sit still, and getting along.
Prepare yourself for the common, and perfectly natural, jealous feelings from new big brothers and sisters.
Learn how to capitalize on your kindergartner's fascination with manners.
Baby on the way? Use our tips to ease the transition for your older child.
Kids this age like to prove how grown-up they are by making their own decisions.
Help your child handle changes big and small — from starting preschool to moving from playtime to dinner.
Encourage cooperation and sharing with these activities that tap into teachers' tried-and-true strategies.
Ease preschool drop-offs with these simple suggestions.
Is there anything you can do to help your child appreciate the lighter side of life? Sure there is. Try these tactics to
Reconnecting with your child after preschool can be just as traumatic or meaningful as the morning drop-off. Here's how to make it...
Find out how children learn to connect with others.

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