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Social & Emotional Skills for Ages 3-5

Social & Emotional Skills for Ages 3-5

 

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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.
Using Your Head and Your Heart
Foster your child's emotional intelligence to help him succeed in school and in life.
Why Social Skills Are Key to Learning
Instill in your kids the social skills they need to acquire before they can learn academics.
Social Skills and Challenges in Kindergarten
For exuberant 5 year olds, school is all about playing, learning to sit still, and getting along.
New-Baby Jealousy
Prepare yourself for the common, and perfectly natural, jealous feelings from new big brothers and sisters.
Please and Thank You
Learn how to capitalize on your kindergartner's fascination with manners.
Welcoming a New Sibling
Baby on the way? Use our tips to ease the transition for your older child.
Making Decisions
Kids this age like to prove how grown-up they are by making their own decisions.
Terrific Transitions
Help your child handle changes big and small — from starting preschool to moving from playtime to dinner.
Talking About Differences
Know how to respond when your child poses tough questions about people who aren't like him.
Teach Manners at the Table
Teach manners to your child with these simple suggestions.

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