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Social & Emotional Skills for Ages 3-5

Social & Emotional Skills for Ages 3-5

 

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The Importance of Awareness
Find out how children learn to understand and respond to others.
How Children Become Resilient
Help your child develop the skills for coping with life's difficult times.
Raising a Nonviolent Child
Teach your child the importance of tolerance and respect.
Sorting Out Shyness
Look for the reasons behind your child's timidity so you can respond to it.
5 Ways to Build Your Child's Self-Esteem
Want to raise a comfortable and confident child? Here's how to get started.
First, Fast Friendships
Support your child as he develops his first friends.
Learning to Share
Try these simple strategies to help your preschooler give and take cheerfully.
Clifford's Big Idea: Be a Good Friend
For Parents/Caretakers: Experiencing the loss of a family member, good friend, or classmate can create feelings of
Kindergarten Jitters
Learn three ways to help your child adjust to
Teaching Patience
Try these tricks to help your preschooler play the waiting game.
Developing Self-Regulation
Learn about the second core strength your child needs to be humane and protect himself from violence.
Thank Goodness for Manners
Teach politeness in the preschool years.
Inappropriate Words
Set appropriate limits when your child uses language that isn't.
Resolve Kid Conflicts Quickly
Try this at home: a simple three-step process that teachers use to overcome sharing spats.

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