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Understanding and Managing Tantrums in Preschoolers

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Tantrums with our little ones are never fun. And they usually do not line up with our schedules in a convenient way. There is a lot of advice to parents about staying calm, working to understand our kids when they are upset, and normalizing children’s tantrums. And sure, there is a lot of wisdom in much of this advice. At the same time, tantrums just stink. They take us by surprise, and it can be a challenge to respond in just the right way. So can we work toward understanding and managing tantrums with our kids? Let’s look at these …

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5 Ways to Develop Language Skills with our Kids

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February 21st is International Mother Language Day. We don’t often think about the languages we speak or use. Usually, we simply use the first word that our brains come up with. Our language, at least our first or mother language, just flows without our having to think about it at all. It’s a blessing to be able to express yourself with words, to be able to communicate and share your thoughts. So as we think about this International Mother Language Day, let’s think about a few ways to develop language skills with our kids and within our families. It’s so …

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3 Ways to Help Our Kids Expect Success

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We know we have to work hard if we want to be successful. And we know that we have to teach our kids to work hard too. But did you know that the way we think about our efforts makes a difference? Positive thinking doesn’t bring about some miraculous outcome. But it does change the way we approach our work. It keeps our goals in view and helps us to be hopeful. And these mindsets really could change our outcomes. So let’s look at a few ways to help our kids expect success in their lives. It just might help …

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New Routines for Our Preschoolers in the New Year

New Routines for Our Preschoolers in the New Year

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We’re in the thick of establishing new goals and implementing our new year resolutions. So as we work on these things for ourselves, it’s a great time to take a look at our kids’ routines and goals. Are their morning routines working? Is there something we could adjust to make things go more smoothly for our kids and for us? What about afternoon or evening routines? This is the perfect time to assess our kids’ routines and set some new routines for our preschoolers in the new year. We all know the value of routines for our families. Routines are …

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3 Ways to Teach Preschoolers the Joy of Giving

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Here we are in the holiday season again…already! It’s time for decorating and lights, for shopping and gifts, and for traditions and extra fun. In this season of activities and craziness, we might need reminders to keep being intentional in our parenting. And what better way to focus our efforts than to help our kids learn a spirit of giving. It’s what the season is truly about. So let’s look at a few ways to teach preschoolers the joy of giving! The best way to teach our preschoolers the joy of giving is to include them in our own giving …

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3 Great Thanksgiving Ideas for You

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Thanksgiving is coming up next week! As we approach any major holiday, we are often busy with preparations. And we often need our kids to be busy with something else, at least for a little while. So as you get ready for Thanksgiving, we’re happy to offer a hand. We’ve got 3 great Thanksgiving ideas for you at Signing Time. Signs Of course, we’re all about the Thanksgiving signs. That’s our best Thanksgiving idea for you! And we can’t talk about Thanksgiving signs without the sign for turkey!   Another good Thanksgiving dinner sign is the sign for potato and …

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Dealing with Preschooler Tantrums During the Holidays

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Here we are in November, staring ahead at the upcoming holiday season. The time from Thanksgiving to the New Year can be so fun for our kids. At the same time, they are filled with so much excitement, and even chaos, that they can get overwhelming. Our kids’ routines can be different from what they are used to. Multiple social events can bring out a lot of emotions in our little ones. All of the activities and events, along with the general excitement of the season can be over-stimulating for our kids, even if they are also really fun. So …

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Encourage A Love for Reading with a Cozy Reading Corner

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As parents, we have a natural concern for our children’s reading skills. We’d love to have an early reader or a child with a great capacity for reading. Even if your family isn’t into reading, we can recognize the importance of reading in our children’s educational efforts. Here we are at the end of October, heading into colder days with less outdoor play. So it’s a great time to consider ways to spend time looking at books and reading to our kids.  How about setting up a cozy reading corner to make this a fun and special activity for your …

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Let’s Teach Our Kids to Set Boundaries

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we may think that this has nothing to do with our kids. However, as they grow up in this difficult world, we’d all like to prevent our kids from ending up in an abusive relationship. Did you know that holding clear boundaries is a key factor in preventing abuse? A person with a clear understanding of their own boundaries will see the crossing of those boundaries as a deal-breaker. So let’s teach our kids to set and hold boundaries to help them have a safer future. Be an example As in all character …

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Are Your Kids Safe When They’re in the Car?

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“I don’t need this. My kids always ride in a car seat, and we always use our seatbelts.” Is that what you’re thinking? Our kids’ safety is important. That’s a given for most parents. So we likely feel like we are already doing our best. And you probably are doing your best, and you’re probably doing a really great job! At the same time, we can always learn more, and it should be natural for us to care about children’s safety initiatives like National Child Passenger Safety Week. Whew! That’s a mouthful! But National Child Passenger Safety Week is so …

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