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Preschoolers have very active brains. In fact, their brains
are changing all the time, becoming more and more like the
brain they will have as an adult. They talk more, remember
more, think more independently, and try to do everything by
themselves. Here's where you come in. Your relationship with
your child helps her brain develop in healthy ways. She needs
to know you will be there when she needs you, but she also
needs the confidence to do things by herself. By responding in
encouraging ways, you give her the confidence to become more
independent. This is the beginning of a very interactive time
with other children. In fact, your child will want to play
with friends more and more. Learning how to get along with
others and make friends takes special skills that have to be
learned - skills like sharing and taking turns. So help your
preschooler learn these skills by practicing at home. When
they learn how to think about others, building relationships
comes a lot easier.
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From ages 3 to 5, preschoolers learn a lot about emotions and
how to manage their feelings. Sometimes their emotions are
overwhelm them and they can not communicate their
feelings. Be patient and allow your preschooler time to calm
down. Just being close by helps them to know you care. Help your
preschooler learn about all emotions by talking about what
they are feeling. Ask them if they are mad or angry. Talk
about what it means to be frustrated or sad. And be sure to
acknowledge when they are happy and excited. All emotions are
important and learning how to manage feelings is a big job for
preschoolers. By giving your child words for their feelings,
you are helping them learn to communicate. But remember,
learning to handle emotions takes time and a lot of patience
from caring parents.
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Preschoolers are like sponges and they take in lots of
information, especially from you. They like to repeat words
when you say them, even if they don't know the meaning. You
might see them copy a gesture like putting their hands on
their hip when they talk. They learn how to get along with
others by watching how you interact with others and how you
treat them. The fact is, they are learning from you every day
and in every way. Another way children learn is through play.
They might enter an imaginary world on their own or want you
to come along in the adventure. The important part is to
encourage independent play and still be nearby to make sure
they are safe.
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Another great part of our site that parents enjoy is our
Milestone Timeline. All children develop differently, so this
chart is only a guideline for typical development of children,
birth to 5, but a great source of information for parents. If
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