Behaviour and development

Learn everything you wanted to know about preschool behaviour and development, preschool social skills, tantrums, play, preschooler discipline and preschool milestones

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Wanna Play? First Playdates
The do's and don'ts of getting kids together



"I Don't Want to Go to Daycare"
Changes at home or at the daycare can make drop-offs more difficult



Afraid of BMs?
It takes time for kids to get used to the toilet



Scary Stories
Do scary stories keep your child up at night? Here's help



Deflecting Blame
Why preschoolers blame others for their own misbehaviours



Preschooler snacks
Snacking helps kids maintain their energy levels



Kids and TV
TV leaves kids jittery — that's why they never want to turn it off. Stay tuned for more



Why So Jealous?
The birth and development of your child's green-eyed monster



Monsters in the Closet
As a child's imagination develops, so too can his fears



"You Can't Make Me!"
How kids assert their independence through defiance



Sensory Processing Disorder
One family's struggle with sensory processing disorder



Anticipation Angst
For some kids waiting for events — good or bad — can result in tears



Learning to Ride
Kids are usually ready for two wheels around age five



Scared of water
When a child is afraid of water, even bath time can be a struggle



Learning to Think
Supporting your child’s curiosity helps him learn



Junior Thieves
Ownership is harder for kids to understand



Jealous of the Birthday Boy
Why it's natural for kids to be jealous when their sibling is the guest of honour



Princesses and Superheroes
How role-playing helps kids try on different identities



Table Manners
Teaching kids proper mealtime behaviour



Boogers!
Preschoolers don't yet have the manners to control their urge to pick



Rejecting a Playmate
Kids may not understand how much their rejection can hurt others



You Show Me Yours
What to do when kids start exploring each other's bodies



All About Whining
How to help kids ask for what they want so people will listen



One Million Questions
Why kids keep asking "why?"



Aren't They Supposed to Like Clowns?
Why some preschoolers are afraid



Play Fighting
Wrestling is a common physical outlet for preschoolers



Preschool Friendships
Playing with pals helps kids learn social skills



Getting the Words Right
Does your child need speech therapy?



What's Your Child's Sleep Personality?
Experts share customized advice to help kids fall asleep faster, slumber longer and snooze more soundly



Signs of Stress
A parent's comfort can help relieve stress