http://www.sheknows.com/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818185/Teaching-responsibility As an adult, you know accountability is a huge part of life. What you may not realize is that you are teaching your little one responsibility and accountability every day, through both your actions and expectations. Want to make sure you’re fulfilling your responsibility to your kids? Read on. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818185/Teaching-responsibility Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Laura Willard Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:43:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971395/tips-for-keeping-your-preschooler-happy-in-the-car Car trips are trying for preschoolers — and their moms! Use these tips to keep your preschooler happy in the car and make the trip a little more enjoyable for everyone. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971395/tips-for-keeping-your-preschooler-happy-in-the-car Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Whitney Coy Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971399/best-social-activities-for-you-and-your-preschooler Teach your preschooler to be a social butterfly with these activities. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971399/best-social-activities-for-you-and-your-preschooler Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Whitney Coy Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:08:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971401/transitioning-to-preschool-what-you-should-know Is your little one ready for preschool? The transition from toddler to preschooler is a big deal, and there are a few things you should know to make it go more smoothly. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971401/transitioning-to-preschool-what-you-should-know Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Whitney Coy Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/813862/your-3-year-old-development-behavior-and-parenting-tips-1 Most people agree that raising a child is not an easy task. We parents don't get issued a rulebook or guidelines which guarantee raising a happy child into a well-balanced adult. Parents of young children almost always worry now and then about their parenting skills but if you are aware of what to expect from your 3-year-old as far as development, milestones and normal behavior go, you'll both enjoy that journey to 4. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/813862/your-3-year-old-development-behavior-and-parenting-tips-1 Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Beth Stewart Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/948667/would-your-four-year-old-say-no-to-drugs Would your child know how to respond if he was offered pot? After all, not many of us think about talking to our preschoolers about identifying and saying no to drugs. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/948667/would-your-four-year-old-say-no-to-drugs Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Tiernan McKay Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/845021/what-a-mess-teach-your-preschooler-to-pick-up "Clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere. Clean up, clean up, everybody does their share." But wait -- what if your preschooler isn't doing his share? What if he's laughing and throwing toys at you while you're on your hands and knees picking up his mess? Here are some tried and true tips to reform your toddler from a toy tosser into a toy tidier. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/845021/what-a-mess-teach-your-preschooler-to-pick-up Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Elaina Verhoff Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:26:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/845103/fun-lessons-about-everyday-heroes In today's world, it's more likely that your child idolizes athletes, celebrities and even cartoon character likes Lightning McQueen -- versus important people in society like police officers, nurses, firemen, farmers and teachers. But if you teach them about the importance of these people through fun lessons, your child will grow to respect real-life heroes. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/845103/fun-lessons-about-everyday-heroes Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Molly Cerreta Smith Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:10:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/845099/tips-for-finding-more-playtime-for-your-preschooler Is it possible that we've packed our preschoolers' schedules with so many activities that they don't have enough playtime? Such is the way of the world these days. But we encourage you to clear your preschooler's packed schedule and make some time for good old-fashioned play. SheKnows presents these tips for finding more playtime for your preschooler. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/845099/tips-for-finding-more-playtime-for-your-preschooler Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Molly Cerreta Smith Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/837469/how-to-find-the-perfect-preschool Picking the perfect preschool can be as challenging as finding the perfect baby name, but with a little research -- and the right questions to ask -- you can find the right place for your youngster. From where to find referrals to questions like the adult to child ratio, discover the best way to find the right preschool for your kiddo. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/837469/how-to-find-the-perfect-preschool Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Michelle Maffei Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:49:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829493/fun-letter-learning-games Before your child learns to read, they need to know all their letters. Help your wee one learn their alphabet with these letter learning games! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829493/fun-letter-learning-games Parenting Family Fun Family Activities Kori Ellis Wed, 18 May 2011 09:04:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829411/how-to-make-your-own-educational-printables Keeping a preschooler occupied is difficult. Her short attention span means you need an arsenal of activities at your disposal. Try making your own educational printables to keep your child busy and help her learn at the same time. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829411/how-to-make-your-own-educational-printables Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Whitney Coy Mon, 16 May 2011 15:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829409/what-makes-a-tv-show-educational-for-preschoolers While setting your preschooler in front of the television all day long isn't a good idea, a couple hours each day actually may be beneficial, especially if the programming you choose is educational. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/829409/what-makes-a-tv-show-educational-for-preschoolers Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Whitney Coy Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:12:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/828015/encouraging-visual-arts-at-a-young-age If you consider yourself a creative or artistic person -- and even if you don’t -- you may be thinking about ways to encourage your child in the visual arts. Whether you hope your child becomes a practicing artist or just want to encourage arts expression as part of a complete education, you can start encouraging visual arts in your child at a very young age. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/828015/encouraging-visual-arts-at-a-young-age Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Jen Klein Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:22:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/809402/how-to-find-a-good-childcare-program-for-your-child Finding quality care for your child during those vital, formative years is one of the biggest challenges you'll face as a parent. "90% of a child's brain develops before kindergarten," explains Deborah McNelis, brain development specialist and founder of Brain Insights. "It's important to find a care giver who provides the loving, fun, interactive care their precious child's brain needs!" But finding ideal childcare isn't easy, so use these tips and start your search as soon as possible. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/809402/how-to-find-a-good-childcare-program-for-your-child Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Babysitters and Childcare Mary Fetzer Wed, 19 Jan 2011 06:08:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/822066/is-yoga-right-for-your-child Yoga has become an increasingly popular form of exercise over the last decade. Whether it’s the core of your fitness routine or just a part of a wider variety of exercise, yoga can be a very healthy choice for almost all bodies. There’s not just one approach to yoga, either: there’s hot yoga, prenatal yoga, and restorative yoga. Then there are yoga retreats and yoga tours. You could do yoga 24/7! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/822066/is-yoga-right-for-your-child Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Jen Klein Tue, 11 May 2010 11:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/815008/younger-kids-and-friendships-1 Though it might be nice, we are not born knowing how to be good friends. Like just about everything else, it's something we learn. In the context of friendships, from a very early age, we learn about sharing and give and take, and fun and joy and sadness, and everything in between. As parents we need to take an active role in coaching our children through early friendships to learn those lessons. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/815008/younger-kids-and-friendships-1 Parenting Age by Age Preschoolers Jen Klein Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:45:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/813955/how-to-choose-a-kindergarten-1 Stressing out about kindergarten choice? Join the club. Parents everywhere are in the kindergarten frenzy right now, comparing the offerings and merits of schools. So, how do you choose the right one for your child? These tips will help. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/813955/how-to-choose-a-kindergarten-1 Living School & Education Sarah W. Caron Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/811660/does-your-preschooler-need-tutoring When I opened my email the other day, I was stunned to see a solicitation for a "pre-writing" workshop for four and five year olds. It listed skills that would be addressed and achieved, and described the structure of the multi-week workshop. Aside from wondering where the leaders of the workshop got my email address, I was a tad horrified at the message it sent: start preparing your kids early for the intense competition of Kindergarten. What? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/811660/does-your-preschooler-need-tutoring Parenting Family Fun Parenting Advice & Columns Jen Klein