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When Big Feelings Hit: Helping Preschoolers Manage Emotions

Emotional Development, Listening Skills, Parents and Childcare, Parents and Children, Social Development, Uncategorized / Hailey Southard

Preschoolers feel everything in a big way, within early childhood education, those “big feelings” aren’t misbehavior; they’re messages, and they are developmentally appropriate. With the right tools, relationships, and time, children learn to understand emotions and manage them safely. These skills are a cornerstone in their education, setting them up for future learning, friendships, and […]

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Tiny Peacemakers: Guiding Preschoolers Through Everyday Conflicts

Early Childhood Development, Emotional Development, Listening Skills, Parents and Children, Research, Social Development, Social Skills / Hailey Southard

Conflict Management for Preschoolers: What Works (and Why) Preschool conflict—two kids, one blue truck…it’s not hard to see where that goes. While frustrating situations like these are, well, frustrating, they are an important and common piece of early childhood education. The goal with conflict is not to avoid it at all costs, but to coach

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Playing it Safe …and Fun: Safety Tips for Going Out with Little Ones

Anxiety, Early Childhood Development, Emotional Development, Health, Listening Skills, Outdoor Play, Social Skills / Hailey Southard

Taking preschoolers out into the world can be a delightful outing and also a daunting experience. Whether you’re heading to the playground, Disney World, or a quick trip to the grocery store, keeping up with little people while out and about is no small feat. Parents, daycare or preschool teachers, or caregivers in any capacity

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Adventures While Waiting

Early Childhood Development, Emotional Development, Listening Skills, Parents and Children, Social Skills, Transition / Hailey Southard

Turning Wait Times Into Adventures There’s nothing like waiting with a small child–whether you’re biding time in a waiting room, standing in line at the grocery store, or stuck in the carpool like at school. Waiting with a preschoolers could probably be an Olympic sport in patience. While these moments can feel as though they

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