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Parenting Preschoolers (3-5) Information

This community is focused on the joys, challenges and frustrations faced by parents of 3 to 5 year olds. The major areas of child development include:

Physical development - Concerning the physical growth and the development of both gross (eg. walking) and fine motor (eg. arm movement) control of the body.

Perception and sensory development - How a child functions using the senses and the ability to process the information gained.

Communication and language development - Using visual and sound stimuli, especially in the acquisition of language, also in the exchange of thoughts and feelings.

Cognitive development - Concerning how the individual thinks and react.

Emotional Development - Concerning children's increasing awareness and control of their feelings.

Social Development - Concerning the child's identity, their relationship with others, and understanding their place within a social environment.

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Just a couple of weeks ago I found out my nephew’s eyes were sunburned. Not sure how it happened other than he was obviously in the sun all day long, but it reminded me of the importance of not only protecting our children’s skin, but their eyes as well. In fact, when I talk to children and their parents about skin and eye protection, I ... Read More »
I have been vacillating about hormone replacement therapy for a few years now. Sure, the night sweats aren’t much fun, the reduced energy and weight gain is definitely a drag, but I’d read about the increase risk for cancer, I wasn’t sure if it was worth the price I might eventually have to pay. I am not alone in my confusion over this ... Read More »
The passage of time feels very different depending on your stage of life. In my experience, the last five years have flown by, but that is all that my younger child knows; so for her, it feels like forever. Therefore life changes, such as graduations, are huge for small children. Who am I kidding? My daughter graduating from preschool seems huge ... Read More »

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