Preschoolers: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Preschool Math Activities
Help your preschooler build her math skills early with these fun and educational preschool math activities.
Help your preschooler build her math skills early with these fun and educational preschool math activities.
Expand a Child's Vocabulary
Before a child can learn to read, they need to have a good understanding of basic words and what they mean. There are very easy ways that you can build a preschooler's vocabulary and introduce early reading concepts. Here are some vocabulary-building activities that will help you teach your child new words.
Before a child can learn to read, they need to have a good understanding of basic words and what they mean. There are very easy ways that you can build a preschooler's vocabulary and introduce early reading concepts. Here are some vocabulary-building activities that will help you teach your child new words.
Vitamin D Requirements
The American Academy of Pediatrics is doubling the amount of vitamin D as previously recommended for all children. Here's how to make sure your preschooler gets enough.
The American Academy of Pediatrics is doubling the amount of vitamin D as previously recommended for all children. Here's how to make sure your preschooler gets enough.
Indoor Games
When the weather outside is frightful, but you've got an active preschooler, try one of these indoor games to keep them happy and busy.
When the weather outside is frightful, but you've got an active preschooler, try one of these indoor games to keep them happy and busy.
Establishing a Bedtime Routine
With so much going on in the world around them, it’s no wonder that the last thing your preschooler wants is to stop the excitement for bedtime. Obviously, a good night’s sleep is crucial for a child’s healthy growth, not to mention sunny disposition. Here's how to get them to go to bed -- willingly.
With so much going on in the world around them, it’s no wonder that the last thing your preschooler wants is to stop the excitement for bedtime. Obviously, a good night’s sleep is crucial for a child’s healthy growth, not to mention sunny disposition. Here's how to get them to go to bed -- willingly.
Playmobile Fairy Garden
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
New Dora revealed
Wondering what the new tween Dora the Explorer is all about? Get the latest news and updates here.
Wondering what the new tween Dora the Explorer is all about? Get the latest news and updates here.
Teacher Gifts
Whether it's the holiday season, the end of the year or even "just because", many parents want to find a way to say thank you to the teachers, coaches and parent volunteers that give their time and resources to their preschooler's class, team or organization. Here are some quick and inexpensive teacher gifts -- easy ways to show your appreciation for all that these folks do.
Whether it's the holiday season, the end of the year or even "just because", many parents want to find a way to say thank you to the teachers, coaches and parent volunteers that give their time and resources to their preschooler's class, team or organization. Here are some quick and inexpensive teacher gifts -- easy ways to show your appreciation for all that these folks do.
Nightmares
For a parent, it's heartbreaking when their child has nightmares. Unfortunately, preschoolers are at a prime age for having them. But there are things you can do to help.
For a parent, it's heartbreaking when their child has nightmares. Unfortunately, preschoolers are at a prime age for having them. But there are things you can do to help.
Taming Temper Tantrums
Common for the preschool set, temper tantrums are something all parents dread. Here's how to stop temper tantrums and learn to keep your cool when your child is losing control.
Common for the preschool set, temper tantrums are something all parents dread. Here's how to stop temper tantrums and learn to keep your cool when your child is losing control.
Play-Doh Favorite Colors
From backpacks to crayons, top supplies to help your preschooler start the school year off right.
From backpacks to crayons, top supplies to help your preschooler start the school year off right.
Preventing Temper Tantrums
They are the two words that can easily strike fear into the heart of any parent: temper tantrum. But believe it or not, temper tantrums are easy enough to prevent. With a little advance planning and knowing what works for you child, learn how tantrums can become a thing of the past.
They are the two words that can easily strike fear into the heart of any parent: temper tantrum. But believe it or not, temper tantrums are easy enough to prevent. With a little advance planning and knowing what works for you child, learn how tantrums can become a thing of the past.
Birthday Party Tips
A birthday is a big deal -- especially for your little one. And if you decide to throw a party, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed at all the options available and all the planning you need to do. Here are some time-tested, kid-approved tips for making your bash a memorable, stress-free affair.
A birthday is a big deal -- especially for your little one. And if you decide to throw a party, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed at all the options available and all the planning you need to do. Here are some time-tested, kid-approved tips for making your bash a memorable, stress-free affair.
How to Share
Teaching a preschooler to share their most valuable possessions -- whether a coveted fire truck or favorite doll -- is a tough challenge for many parents. It doesn't have to be an uphill battle though. Here are some tips and ideas to help instill sharing and cooperation in your young child.
Teaching a preschooler to share their most valuable possessions -- whether a coveted fire truck or favorite doll -- is a tough challenge for many parents. It doesn't have to be an uphill battle though. Here are some tips and ideas to help instill sharing and cooperation in your young child.
Super Why Costume
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Shot Strategies
Let's face it, kids don't like shots. But in order to keep them healthy, vaccinations are a regular part of childhood. Here are some strategies to help your child cope.
Let's face it, kids don't like shots. But in order to keep them healthy, vaccinations are a regular part of childhood. Here are some strategies to help your child cope.
Why Preschoolers Lie
All preschoolers lie occasionally. And although lying is a normal part of a child’s development, it’s something you can't overlook. As a parent, it’s your job to teach honesty. In order to deal with the situation, you need to know a) why your little Pinocchio is lying and b) how to teach him to value honesty. Here’s how.
All preschoolers lie occasionally. And although lying is a normal part of a child’s development, it’s something you can't overlook. As a parent, it’s your job to teach honesty. In order to deal with the situation, you need to know a) why your little Pinocchio is lying and b) how to teach him to value honesty. Here’s how.
Preschool Clean Up
An important part of a young person’s development, cleaning up helps develop your preschooler's sense of responsibility; how a child learns to clean up now sets the stage for how they will complete the chore as they get older. If you are constantly picking up after your child at this age, they’ll learn to always expect it. Here’s how to make the task run smoothly.
An important part of a young person’s development, cleaning up helps develop your preschooler's sense of responsibility; how a child learns to clean up now sets the stage for how they will complete the chore as they get older. If you are constantly picking up after your child at this age, they’ll learn to always expect it. Here’s how to make the task run smoothly.
Math Builder - - Number Hunt
Numbers are everywhere. Using the ones that you see in your day-to-day activities is a great way to teach your preschooler to recognize and become familiar with them.
Numbers are everywhere. Using the ones that you see in your day-to-day activities is a great way to teach your preschooler to recognize and become familiar with them.
Table Manners
It's important to teach your preschooler table manners now so as they get older, they have good social skills. The key to early etiquette is to be a good role model.
It's important to teach your preschooler table manners now so as they get older, they have good social skills. The key to early etiquette is to be a good role model.
Summer Activities
From catching bugs to running through the sprinklers, the many summer activities for preschoolers that are conducive to warm weather are also great for building important skills in your child like hand-eye coordination and gross and fine motor skills. Here's a to-do list of fun for you and and your child to work on together.
From catching bugs to running through the sprinklers, the many summer activities for preschoolers that are conducive to warm weather are also great for building important skills in your child like hand-eye coordination and gross and fine motor skills. Here's a to-do list of fun for you and and your child to work on together.
Halloween Accessories
Get into the haunted spirit with these Halloween treats for preschoolers.
Get into the haunted spirit with these Halloween treats for preschoolers.
School Success Strategies
Want to ensure your child has a great experience at preschool and through her whole academic career? Check out these school success strategies.
Want to ensure your child has a great experience at preschool and through her whole academic career? Check out these school success strategies.
Community Helper Costume Set
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
Inexpensive Birthday Gifts
Once your child enters preschool and starts to make new friends, parents can expect one thing: birthday party invitations. A fun aspect to childhood, parties can put a cramp in a household budget. But a present doesn't have to break the bank. Here are some top ideas for inexpensive birthday gifts.
Once your child enters preschool and starts to make new friends, parents can expect one thing: birthday party invitations. A fun aspect to childhood, parties can put a cramp in a household budget. But a present doesn't have to break the bank. Here are some top ideas for inexpensive birthday gifts.
Reggio Emilia
A definition of the Reggio Emilia approach
A definition of the Reggio Emilia approach
Vocabulary Builder - - Rhyming
The fat cat sat on the mat. The white kite flew at night. How many rhyming words can your preschooler come up with?
The fat cat sat on the mat. The white kite flew at night. How many rhyming words can your preschooler come up with?
First Day of Preschool
The first day of preschool has arrived and it's time for your child to begin an educational journey that will last nearly two decades. How can you make this monumental first day a great one?
The first day of preschool has arrived and it's time for your child to begin an educational journey that will last nearly two decades. How can you make this monumental first day a great one?
Top Preschool Games
Top preschool games, both old and new that are sure to lead to a fun time with your little one.
Top preschool games, both old and new that are sure to lead to a fun time with your little one.
10 Ways to Feed Picky Eaters
Tired of dealing with picky eaters? Check out these practical tips that will help you say goodbye to mealtime battles with your preschooler.
Tired of dealing with picky eaters? Check out these practical tips that will help you say goodbye to mealtime battles with your preschooler.
Vocabulary Builder - - Alphabet
This fun ABC game provides children who are learning the alphabet with some reinforcement and confidence. The bonus -- it's a great way to keep your preschooler busy on long car rides, in waiting rooms or while waiting on lines.
This fun ABC game provides children who are learning the alphabet with some reinforcement and confidence. The bonus -- it's a great way to keep your preschooler busy on long car rides, in waiting rooms or while waiting on lines.
How To Go Green
Think your preschooler is too young to understand the concepts of going green and recycling? By teaching your preschooler the important lesson of taking care of the earth you will instill good habits in your little one that they will be sure to carry with them for a long time.
Think your preschooler is too young to understand the concepts of going green and recycling? By teaching your preschooler the important lesson of taking care of the earth you will instill good habits in your little one that they will be sure to carry with them for a long time.
Sleep Tips by Sesame Workshop
Tips from Sesame Workshop (the creators of "Sesame Street" on how to help your child sleep. From setting a routine to reading stories, these ideas will help your children sleep.
Tips from Sesame Workshop (the creators of "Sesame Street" on how to help your child sleep. From setting a routine to reading stories, these ideas will help your children sleep.
Essential Sleep
We all know that sleep is important for a preschoolers development, well being and overall health. But do you know why?
We all know that sleep is important for a preschoolers development, well being and overall health. But do you know why?
Fiskars Pre-School Scissors
From backpacks to crayons, top supplies to help your preschooler start the school year off right.
From backpacks to crayons, top supplies to help your preschooler start the school year off right.
Vocabulary Builder - - Describe
When it comes to increasing your child's vocabulary, more is better. Here's why and how.
When it comes to increasing your child's vocabulary, more is better. Here's why and how.
Lessons Before School Starts
What should your child know before starting schooll? Preparing your child for preschool isn't a complicated task, but there are some things he'll need to know before he begins his academic journey.
What should your child know before starting schooll? Preparing your child for preschool isn't a complicated task, but there are some things he'll need to know before he begins his academic journey.
SesameStreet
What could be better than spending the day on Sesame Street?
What could be better than spending the day on Sesame Street?
First Day Preschool Supplies
Chances are your preschooler's teacher will supply a list, but here's some preschool supplies you may want to put in your child's backpack the first day of school.
Chances are your preschooler's teacher will supply a list, but here's some preschool supplies you may want to put in your child's backpack the first day of school.
Playground Safety
Playground safety isn't child's play and shouldn't be taken lightly. Here's what to look for at your local park or even your own backyard swing set.
Playground safety isn't child's play and shouldn't be taken lightly. Here's what to look for at your local park or even your own backyard swing set.
Dora Links Review
A review of the new Dora Links doll by Mattel.
A review of the new Dora Links doll by Mattel.
New Sibling
The arrival of a new sibling is a big event in the life of a preschooler -- probably one of the biggest they have experienced so far. They are likely to be feeling lots of different emotions, from happiness to confusion to downright jealously. Here's how to help them learn to welcome a new baby and adjust as your family grows.
The arrival of a new sibling is a big event in the life of a preschooler -- probably one of the biggest they have experienced so far. They are likely to be feeling lots of different emotions, from happiness to confusion to downright jealously. Here's how to help them learn to welcome a new baby and adjust as your family grows.
Preschool Readiness
For many kids, preschool is the first step to becoming a big kid. But how do you know when your child is ready to start? Age is a good factor, but there are many other contributing issues to consider.
For many kids, preschool is the first step to becoming a big kid. But how do you know when your child is ready to start? Age is a good factor, but there are many other contributing issues to consider.
Family Outing Fun
Looking for something to do with your preschooler? Check out this list of cool places to visit for some family outing fun.
Looking for something to do with your preschooler? Check out this list of cool places to visit for some family outing fun.
Quick Tip Leaf Craft
Don't have a lot of money to spend on art supplies? Try this fun quick craft made from fall's beautiful bounty.
Don't have a lot of money to spend on art supplies? Try this fun quick craft made from fall's beautiful bounty.
Vocabulary Builder - - Labels
If you want your preschooler to learn more words, then make it easy. Say them often, sure, but show them too.
If you want your preschooler to learn more words, then make it easy. Say them often, sure, but show them too.
Lego Thomas the Tank Engine Starter Set
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Holly Peete Fire Safety Tips
Mom to four and actress Holly Robinson Peete shares her tips on keeping your home safe from fire.
Mom to four and actress Holly Robinson Peete shares her tips on keeping your home safe from fire.
How to Stop a Tattletale
Preschoolers love to tell on people. Part of their social development, tattling is a way for your little one to exercise her moral compass. But let's face it, it's a behavior that can be really annoying. Here's how to deal with a tattletale.
Preschoolers love to tell on people. Part of their social development, tattling is a way for your little one to exercise her moral compass. But let's face it, it's a behavior that can be really annoying. Here's how to deal with a tattletale.
Vocabulary Builder - - Synonyms
An easy way to introduce your child to new words is to use them yourself. Learn how to become a walking thesaurus and why when it comes to preschool vocabulary building, enormous is better than big.
An easy way to introduce your child to new words is to use them yourself. Learn how to become a walking thesaurus and why when it comes to preschool vocabulary building, enormous is better than big.
homefiresafety
The National Fire Protection Association offers these safety tips for kids to help prevent fire in the home.
The National Fire Protection Association offers these safety tips for kids to help prevent fire in the home.
Dealing with Picky Eaters
Is there anything that causes more worry for a parent than picky eaters? Meal after meal your child sits, eating either the same thing over and over again or, worse, barely anything at all. The good news it's only a stage. Even better, there are things you can do to help your child develop great eating habits that will last a lifetime.
Is there anything that causes more worry for a parent than picky eaters? Meal after meal your child sits, eating either the same thing over and over again or, worse, barely anything at all. The good news it's only a stage. Even better, there are things you can do to help your child develop great eating habits that will last a lifetime.
Plan a Playdate
Playing with friends at a playdate isn’t just about having fun – although that certainly is important. Your preschooler’s first friendships and playdates will teach social skills – how to share, taking turns and even some conflict resolution. Here's how to make the most of them.
Playing with friends at a playdate isn’t just about having fun – although that certainly is important. Your preschooler’s first friendships and playdates will teach social skills – how to share, taking turns and even some conflict resolution. Here's how to make the most of them.
How to Choose a Preschool
There is a lot to consider when you are choosing a preschool for your child. From academics and curriculum to the length of day and cost, there are a lot of options to weigh. Here's how to get started.
There is a lot to consider when you are choosing a preschool for your child. From academics and curriculum to the length of day and cost, there are a lot of options to weigh. Here's how to get started.
Math Builder - -Counting
Want your preschooler to strengthen his math skills? It's as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Want your preschooler to strengthen his math skills? It's as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Free Summer Movies
Many national movie theatre chains host free or nearly-free movie days for families. Find one in your area
Many national movie theatre chains host free or nearly-free movie days for families. Find one in your area
Disney Halloween Costumes: Woody
Looking for the perfect getup for your little one come October 31? Check out all of these Disney Halloween costumes.
Looking for the perfect getup for your little one come October 31? Check out all of these Disney Halloween costumes.
Toy Swap How To
In this tight economy, savvy parents are always looking for ways to save money. If you've got a preschooler at home, chances are you've got a lot of toys. And kids, being kids, there is always something else they want. But there is a way to get rid of some of your old toys while picking up some "new" ones -- all at little to no cost. How? Organize a toy swap.
In this tight economy, savvy parents are always looking for ways to save money. If you've got a preschooler at home, chances are you've got a lot of toys. And kids, being kids, there is always something else they want. But there is a way to get rid of some of your old toys while picking up some "new" ones -- all at little to no cost. How? Organize a toy swap.
Super Mario Bros. Mario Costume
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Itsy Bitsy Fruit Pies
The sweet taste Kellogg's Rice Krispies complements the fresh fruits of your choice perfectly in these delightful pies.
The sweet taste Kellogg's Rice Krispies complements the fresh fruits of your choice perfectly in these delightful pies.
Wonder Red Halloween Costume
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Rainy Day Kids Pirate Lunch Box
From backpacks to crayons, top supplies to help your preschooler start the school year off right.
From backpacks to crayons, top supplies to help your preschooler start the school year off right.
Fisher-Price Loving Family Twin Time Mega Dollhouse
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
First Day of School
From setting the tone the night before to making sure you have the right supplies, here's how to help your child have a great first day of school.
From setting the tone the night before to making sure you have the right supplies, here's how to help your child have a great first day of school.
Math Builder - -Shapes
Identifying shapes may seem like an easy-to-master skill, but learning shapes now will help your preschooler with advanced schooling down the line, from geometry to art.
Identifying shapes may seem like an easy-to-master skill, but learning shapes now will help your preschooler with advanced schooling down the line, from geometry to art.
Strawberry Shortcake
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Vocabulary Builder - - Library
If you are looking for a great place to start building your preschooler's vocabulary and early reading skills, look no further than your local library.
If you are looking for a great place to start building your preschooler's vocabulary and early reading skills, look no further than your local library.
LeapFrog Tag Reading System
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Math Builder - - Concepts
Changing the way you think about math and approach the subject will ultimately help your preschooler develop his skills.
Changing the way you think about math and approach the subject will ultimately help your preschooler develop his skills.
Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Waterproof Camera
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Cherry Dot Cookies
The folks at Kellogg's have devised a whole bunch of great recipes using their signature Corn Flakes. Here's a easy cookie recipe that you can make with your preschooler.
The folks at Kellogg's have devised a whole bunch of great recipes using their signature Corn Flakes. Here's a easy cookie recipe that you can make with your preschooler.
Disney Halloween Costumes: Snow White
Looking for the perfect getup for your little one come October 31? Check out all of these Disney Halloween costumes.
Looking for the perfect getup for your little one come October 31? Check out all of these Disney Halloween costumes.
Math Builder - - Patterns
Teaching your child how to find and create patterns will help build her ability to problem-solve and help her to think logically.
Teaching your child how to find and create patterns will help build her ability to problem-solve and help her to think logically.
On-a-Stick Chicken Strips
No one but the chef will be able to guess the secret ingredient in this unique twist on chicken fingers. Hint: It's breakfast cereal!
No one but the chef will be able to guess the secret ingredient in this unique twist on chicken fingers. Hint: It's breakfast cereal!
Organized Sports
Is a preschooler too young to enroll in a kids' sports program? Which organized sports are good for little kids?
Is a preschooler too young to enroll in a kids' sports program? Which organized sports are good for little kids?
Tinkertoy Classic Junior Builder Set
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Importance of Chores
Assigning chores for your preschooler to complete isn't mean, it's a great way to teach them responsibility and even build up their self-esteem. Here's how giving kids chores help shape their character.
Assigning chores for your preschooler to complete isn't mean, it's a great way to teach them responsibility and even build up their self-esteem. Here's how giving kids chores help shape their character.
Vocabulary Builder - - Sorting
Seeing is learning when it comes to introducing new words. Teaching your preschooler how to sort and categorize will help their logical thinking and build their vocabulary.
Seeing is learning when it comes to introducing new words. Teaching your preschooler how to sort and categorize will help their logical thinking and build their vocabulary.
Melissa and Doug Deluxe Puppet Theater
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Little Tikes Pop Tunes Big Rocker Guitar
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Mini Meatball Sliders
Kellogg's Rice Krispies for dinner? Why not with this fun slider recipe!
Kellogg's Rice Krispies for dinner? Why not with this fun slider recipe!
High/Scope
A definition of the High/Scope Method
A definition of the High/Scope Method
Light Up Witch Costume
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
Batman
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Trick or Treat Alternatives
Every year on Halloween your little one comes home with a big bag full of candy. Maybe it's time to hand out different types of Halloween treats.
Every year on Halloween your little one comes home with a big bag full of candy. Maybe it's time to hand out different types of Halloween treats.
What Not To Bring to School
There are so many items your child will need to bring to preschool with them, but there are also some things he should leave at home. Here's a basic guide.
There are so many items your child will need to bring to preschool with them, but there are also some things he should leave at home. Here's a basic guide.
NAEYC
A definition of the National Association for the Education of Young Children Glossary Definition or NAEYC.
A definition of the National Association for the Education of Young Children Glossary Definition or NAEYC.
Summer Reading
Enrolling your preschooler in a summer reading program is a great way to encourage reading. Here are a list of some top programs to check out.
Enrolling your preschooler in a summer reading program is a great way to encourage reading. Here are a list of some top programs to check out.
Chore List
Want your preschooler to help around the house? Here are some good, age-appropriate kid-friendly chores for your little one.
Want your preschooler to help around the house? Here are some good, age-appropriate kid-friendly chores for your little one.
Supermarket Strategies
Don't think a trip to the grocery store with your preschooler can be fun? Check out our creative ideas to make your next visit to the supermarket a smooth one.
Don't think a trip to the grocery store with your preschooler can be fun? Check out our creative ideas to make your next visit to the supermarket a smooth one.
Preparing for Preschool
Your little one is about to embark on a great journey -- preschool! Here are some tips to help you both get ready, from reducing anxiety to site visits, from school supplies to required reading.
Your little one is about to embark on a great journey -- preschool! Here are some tips to help you both get ready, from reducing anxiety to site visits, from school supplies to required reading.
Leaps and Bounds Build-a-Road Playset
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Writing Skills - - Story
The physical act of writing is about forming letters and numbers but it is also about telling a story. How to help your preschooler do both.
The physical act of writing is about forming letters and numbers but it is also about telling a story. How to help your preschooler do both.
Elmo's Tickle Hands
This year, the hottest holiday toy will still involve a furry red monster, but with a twist. A review of Elmo's Tickle Hands.
This year, the hottest holiday toy will still involve a furry red monster, but with a twist. A review of Elmo's Tickle Hands.
Step 2 Up & Down Roller Coaster
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Elmer's Washable School Glue - Purple
From backpacks to crayons, top supplies to help your preschooler start the school year off right.
From backpacks to crayons, top supplies to help your preschooler start the school year off right.
Hamburger
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
One Step Ahead Personalized Art Smock
From backpacks to crayons, top supplies to help your preschooler start the school year off right.
From backpacks to crayons, top supplies to help your preschooler start the school year off right.
Sibling Rivalry
It's easy for a parent to feel like a referee in a boxing ring. From which television program to watch to who is touching who in the car, it seems like there is an endless stream of things your kids can fight about. But sibling rivalry is normal, and handled the right way, can help your kids develop important life skills.
It's easy for a parent to feel like a referee in a boxing ring. From which television program to watch to who is touching who in the car, it seems like there is an endless stream of things your kids can fight about. But sibling rivalry is normal, and handled the right way, can help your kids develop important life skills.
Little Red Riding Hood
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
Math Builder - - Puzzles
Chances are you have some items in your home that are just perfect for building your little one's math skills.
Chances are you have some items in your home that are just perfect for building your little one's math skills.
Playdate Secrets
You'd like to host a preschool playdate for your child and a friend but you aren't sure if she's quite ready. Check out our list of things to do before, during and after and then get ready for some fun!
You'd like to host a preschool playdate for your child and a friend but you aren't sure if she's quite ready. Check out our list of things to do before, during and after and then get ready for some fun!
Food Games
Is it a snack or a game? No matter what your preschooler decides, it's sure to win over the pickiest of eaters.
Is it a snack or a game? No matter what your preschooler decides, it's sure to win over the pickiest of eaters.
Pizza Palace Game
Playskool's new Noodleboro series of games teaches life lessons to preschoolers and toddlers. This is a review of the Learning to Listen Pizza Palace Game
Playskool's new Noodleboro series of games teaches life lessons to preschoolers and toddlers. This is a review of the Learning to Listen Pizza Palace Game
Picky Eaters
If you've got picky eaters at home, you may start to develop a complex in regard to your cooking. But this is one of those cases, it's not you, it's your preschooler. Here's how to put the kibosh on fussy eating habits and help develop a love of food in your little one.
If you've got picky eaters at home, you may start to develop a complex in regard to your cooking. But this is one of those cases, it's not you, it's your preschooler. Here's how to put the kibosh on fussy eating habits and help develop a love of food in your little one.
Darth Vader
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Interview with Elmo
Sesame Street's favorite red monster Elmo shares thoughts on why going to sleep isn't always easy for a 3-year-old. (And why you shouldn't ask an opera singer to sing you a lullaby.)
Sesame Street's favorite red monster Elmo shares thoughts on why going to sleep isn't always easy for a 3-year-old. (And why you shouldn't ask an opera singer to sing you a lullaby.)
Bank Street
A definition of the Bank Street Method
A definition of the Bank Street Method
Abby Cadabby Costume
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Spiderman
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
FAO 4-Face Puzzle by SAMi
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Giggle.com Plush Monkey
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Top gifts for preschoolers who have been nice, not naughty. Whether you want to save or splurge, you'll find your best bets here.
Parenting Preschoolers - Articles
An index of articles for the Parenting Preschoolers guide site.
An index of articles for the Parenting Preschoolers guide site.
Thomas the Tank Engine Costume
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
dustmites
Got a kid with allergies? Check out this quick tip for getting dust mites out of stuffed animals.
Got a kid with allergies? Check out this quick tip for getting dust mites out of stuffed animals.
Disney Halloween Costumes: WALL*E
Looking for the perfect getup for your little one come October 31? Check out all of these Disney Halloween costumes.
Looking for the perfect getup for your little one come October 31? Check out all of these Disney Halloween costumes.
The Night Before Preschool
So tomorrow is the big day -- the first day of preschool! Here's how setting a positive tone the night before can lead to success.
So tomorrow is the big day -- the first day of preschool! Here's how setting a positive tone the night before can lead to success.
Elmo Costume
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Waldorf
A definition of the word Waldorf
A definition of the word Waldorf
Yo Gabba Gabba! DJ Lance Costume
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Black Leopard Cat Costume
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
Disney Halloween Costumes: Buzz Lightyear
Looking for the perfect getup for your little one come October 31? Check out all of these Disney Halloween costumes.
Looking for the perfect getup for your little one come October 31? Check out all of these Disney Halloween costumes.
Summer Safety
Ready for some summertime fun? Check out these summer safety tips before heading out whether you are hitting the playground, pool, beach or even your own backyard.
Ready for some summertime fun? Check out these summer safety tips before heading out whether you are hitting the playground, pool, beach or even your own backyard.
Thrifty Thursday
A roundup of saving money tips from "Thrifty Thursdays" on the About.com Parenting Channel.
A roundup of saving money tips from "Thrifty Thursdays" on the About.com Parenting Channel.
Cold Weather Day Tripper
Heading out when the weather is cold? Make your day trip planning that much simpler by keeping a cold weather kit in the car stuffed with things you'll need no matter where you go.
Heading out when the weather is cold? Make your day trip planning that much simpler by keeping a cold weather kit in the car stuffed with things you'll need no matter where you go.
Disney Halloween Costumes: Minnie Mouse
Looking for the perfect getup for your little one come October 31? Check out all of these Disney Halloween costumes.
Looking for the perfect getup for your little one come October 31? Check out all of these Disney Halloween costumes.
Grandin Road Personalized Note Cards
From backpacks to crayons, top supplies to help your preschooler start the school year off right.
From backpacks to crayons, top supplies to help your preschooler start the school year off right.
Scooby Doo Costume
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Safe Kids
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has issued child safety tips for parents to keep children safer while shopping and traveling.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has issued child safety tips for parents to keep children safer while shopping and traveling.
Dora the Explorer Costume
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Transformers: Optimus Prime
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Is your little one wondering what to be this Halloween? Take some inspiration from these kids Halloween costumes based on popular characters from television and movies.
Chicken Halloween Costume
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
NFL Football Player
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
Post Holiday Letdown
After the presents have been opened, the songs have been sung and the cookies have all been eaten, many preschoolers have a difficult time transitioning from the euphoric time that the holidays offer back to the day-to-day happenings of life. Here's how to help them get out of their post-holiday letdown.
After the presents have been opened, the songs have been sung and the cookies have all been eaten, many preschoolers have a difficult time transitioning from the euphoric time that the holidays offer back to the day-to-day happenings of life. Here's how to help them get out of their post-holiday letdown.
Parenting Preschoolers - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Parenting Preschoolers guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Parenting Preschoolers guide site.
Educational Toys
Learning is fun with these educational toys that promote early academics, as well as important physical and social skills.
Learning is fun with these educational toys that promote early academics, as well as important physical and social skills.
Math Builder - - Cooking
The kitchen is a hotbed of math activities. Here's how to incorporate some simple arithmetic into mealtimes.
The kitchen is a hotbed of math activities. Here's how to incorporate some simple arithmetic into mealtimes.
Disney Halloween Costumes: Cinderella
Looking for the perfect getup for your little one come October 31? Check out all of these Disney Halloween costumes.
Looking for the perfect getup for your little one come October 31? Check out all of these Disney Halloween costumes.
Disney Halloween Costumes: Lightning McQueen Pit Crew
Looking for the perfect getup for your little one come October 31? Check out all of these Disney Halloween costumes.
Looking for the perfect getup for your little one come October 31? Check out all of these Disney Halloween costumes.
Accreditation
A definition of preschool accreditation.
A definition of preschool accreditation.
Toy Buying Safety Tips
Everyone loves buying toys for their preschooler. But how can you tell if they are safe? Here's how to choose.
Everyone loves buying toys for their preschooler. But how can you tell if they are safe? Here's how to choose.
Math Builder - - Household Help
Learn how everyday activities like laundry and cleaning up can help build a child's basic math skills.
Learn how everyday activities like laundry and cleaning up can help build a child's basic math skills.
Dinosaur
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
Valentine's Day Greeting
Valentine's Day cards are great -- but why not combine a special greeting with a sweet treat with this Rice Krispies treat recipe from Kellogg?
Valentine's Day cards are great -- but why not combine a special greeting with a sweet treat with this Rice Krispies treat recipe from Kellogg?
Disney Halloween Costumes: Jessie the Cowgirl
Looking for the perfect getup for your little one come October 31? Check out all of these Disney Halloween costumes.
Looking for the perfect getup for your little one come October 31? Check out all of these Disney Halloween costumes.
Licensed Preschool
A definition of a licensed preschool.
A definition of a licensed preschool.
Montessori
A definition of the word Montessori
A definition of the word Montessori
Preschool Summer Camp
When it comes to choosing a summer camp for your preschooler, there is a lot to consider. Here's how to make the right selection for your child.
When it comes to choosing a summer camp for your preschooler, there is a lot to consider. Here's how to make the right selection for your child.
Astronaut
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
Ladybug
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.
Need some Halloween costume ideas for your preschooler? Check out some of these popular offerings.