Training parents about all things preschool and kids aged 18 months–5 years
Summer. Can’t wait for it to get here—can’t wait for it to be over. The new school year is just around the corner and now is time to pull in the reins and get ready for school and it starts with your child’s school sleeping schedule. That lazy crazy summer sleeping schedule has got to…
Play is an important component in your child’s development. There is a whole lot of stuff happening when a child role plays—skills are developed, imagination is stimulated and your child learns social skills. Taking a turn and sharing are the golden rules of any classroom. Academically the sky’s the limit. Verbal skills, math skills, and problem solving all improve…
Does your child know how to deal with being away from you? You need to ask yourself this question right now. If you’re not sure or the answer is no then your child has separation anxiety and you have some work to do. You need to create opportunities to reduce separation anxiety in your child…
It’s human nature to compare. Every decision we make throughout the day is based on a comparison. We often prioritize our daily activities by comparing which ones are more important. When we shop we compare value, cost and workmanship. There are many websites that encourage comparative shopping. We do it all day everyday, but should you compare…
Is dining out with your kids at your favorite restaurant enjoyable or a nightmare? If you’re spending more time keeping your child from flinging food around the table than eating yours, you’re doing it wrong. The key here is planning and consistency. We say those words a lot when it comes to parenting. But we say them because…
Do you know what flyers hate the most? It’s you. You when you’re flying with kids. Your kids who are uncontrollable. But you know what? It’s easy to avoid that death stare from every other person on the plane. You just need to go over some simple airplane etiquette tips when you’re flying with kids. Crying babies? Too…
Manners are essential in my book. When you teach table manners to your child they will be accepted and praised everywhere they go. Helping kids learn to stay seated and refrain from throwing cut-up grapes all over the table is an skill that is looked for in preschool classrooms. With practice your kids will learn to wait their turn, to have…
Do you bribe your child? You need to stop right now. If you bribe your child you’re setting yourself up for behavior that will backfire. I will admit a bribe is an easy way out, but doing this on a regular basis will back fire on you. Research shows that a bribe only results in a…
Nope, that’s not clickbait. We’re talking about the real deal. Bye, bye whining, screaming, pouting, hitting, punching, kicking, meltdowns, come-aparts, and hissy fits. You probably know that I built this site and Training Wheels Needed after creating and running my own preschool for 17 years. Y’all, I have seen it all. Reasons My Son is…
Research has shown that most children will experience nightmares, usually for the first time between the ages of 3-6 years old. Child nightmares can occur from recognizable bits of the day’s experiences that have turned into something that is very scary. Reading scary books or watching a scary movie just before bed can trigger a…
