Questions tagged [pre-schooler]
Age specific questions from about 3 years to about 5 years. Younger: toddler. Older: primary-schooler.
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Should I bother trying to teach my niece I won't respond to tantrums if I only see her once a month and risk her mom undermining me if I don't give in
I get to see my niece roughly once a month. Her mother, who is raising her, is not related to me, but we get along well enough. Unfortunately the mother allows her daughter to get away with throwing ...
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My 5-year-old is stealing food and lying
My 5-year-old has begun stealing food and lying about it. Most of the time, he takes sweets. Therefore, in my household, we limit the amount of sweets he may have. If he does not receive it, he waits ...
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OHIO - What are my options to put my 4 year old daughter to Preschool?
Here is my situation: I moved to this country 3 months ago. I wasn't aware how schools work in this country. I'm still learning about the school system. My kid is turning 4 years old this month. My ...
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Children Bike Riding on Wet Sidewalk
Is it safe to allow my children to ride their bikes/scooters on a wet sidewalk?
I can't recall from my childhood whether wet sidewalks are more slippery.
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How to make sure kids prioritize keeping in contact when away
My wife and kids has gone abroad,although were suppose to go together but I couldn't. so it is my kids first time without me, although they went to a pilgrimge site but kids mostly stay at home with ...
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I messed up and didn't teach my 4 year old much English, how do I start now?
Any ideas how I can teach my 4 yr old son English, even though I'm sure I've missed some vital window by not doing 1 parent 1 language?
A little background: English is one of my native languages but ...
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Teeth Brushing for Preschoolers
I have a technical question about tooth brushing.
I'm finding it really difficult to brush the cheek-facing "front" side of the tooth.
I myself can fit the whole toothbrush head between my ...
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How can I help my 5yo feel more in control of her life
I have an extremely smart, extremely independent 5 year old daughter. She's turning 6 in a couple of months.
This year in particular, starting her reception year at school, she has a lot less free ...
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Onset of aggression towards mother
I am a mother with 4.5 year old daughter. I am also expecting a second child and am in the second trimester.
Ever since we shared the news with the daughter, she became much more needy. We talk a lot ...
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My 5 year is taking advantage of my wife's clinical anxiety and depression
My 5 year old acts up around his mother, especially if other people are around. She has clinical anxiety, she's taking antidepressants.
It's not his fault, he noticed that he can get what he wants if ...
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When to introduce children to the internet?
So far my wife and I have only introduced our kids (20 months and 3.5 year old) to TV. We don't plan on getting them a tablet or any handheld devices.
However, we do eventually want to introduce them ...
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My husband (her father) jokes/plays in ways my daughter doesn't always find funny, he says he should be able to do it if he wants
My daughter is 5. Sometimes my husband (her father) will try to 'play' with her by pretending to be a lion, going roar and pawing at her in a playful manner. Sometimes she's okay with this and has fun,...
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What is the right age to teach your kids about weather-appropriate clothing?
As a parent you'd want your kids to be safe and hence when they're small, you're responsible for picking weather-appropriate clothing for them.
As they grow, you'd like them to understand the ...
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Optimal number of additional classes and activities for a 4-year-old
I have two daughters, 4 and 2 years old. Since the older one is pretty organized, we start considering various additional activities on top of regular childcare e.g. music, dances, gymnastics, just ...
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Getting child to eat (preschooler)
When I cook for my child, my child tends to just eat a little bit, perhaps, two or three forkfuls, and then goes and uses the phone.
When I tell my child to eat, they say they're not hungry or they ...
