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Feeling Great! 2019-07-02T11:59:25-07:00

Do you want to know how to move to feel younger? Everyone has his or her own ideas. Walking, swimming, hitting the gym, and stretching like a cat are all great ways to move, but I suggest you take cues from your preschooler.

Home Dads! 2019-06-02T11:07:55-07:00

Walk down any street in Stockholm Sweden and you will see many parents pushing their preschoolers in strollers. As an American you may be surprised that dads are pushing most of those strollers. The Swedish economy can’t afford to leave out half the work force and gender equality is the law so parents take turns on maternity and paternity leave with their children.

Exploring Fine Arts with Preschoolers 2019-05-24T05:58:06-07:00

When you think of art and preschoolers do you think of crafts and splashes of paint at an easel? Many people do and that is just fine, but you can expose your child to so much more. Preschoolers are the perfect age to go to an art museum. They often see more in a painting than adults! Preschoolers are drawn to color, movement, and mystery.

The New Baby 2019-04-07T13:57:41-07:00

Adding a new member to the family is an exciting and exhausting time for everyone. Strong emotions will surface during this time of growth for a family. Today we focus on how to help your preschooler make the adjustment in as positive a way as possible, knowing that there will be difficult days for everyone but there is nothing like bonding with a sibling.

Lying - It's Complicated 2019-03-17T14:42:19-07:00

Parents of 3 to 5 year olds often get concerned when their child lies. One more fun fact for preschool parents is that this is the age when children start this important mental development. Lying is truly a growth milestone so don't fear lying, just be aware that its happening and it is an important development.

Immunizations – We all want the same thing – Healthy Children 2019-03-03T17:16:13-08:00

Preventable disease complications and deaths are adding up in the US, Europe, and other locations. Vaccines worked so well that we have all forgotten what it was like before we had them.

Soaring, Swirling, Skipping - The Joy of Movement 2019-02-14T21:00:00-08:00

About a year ago I wrote a post called the Joy of Skipping http://ivyartz.com/blog/blogposts.php?permalink=the-joy-of-skipping and it is joyous. Just last week a preschooler told me, "Skipping is my favorite thing!" with a huge smile on her face. She reminded me how important it is to move with abandon.

Fears...It's the Little Things 2019-01-26T21:00:00-08:00

Everyone has fears big and little. As adults we wisely shield children from adult worries, but sometimes we don't recognize a child's worries. Often it's the little things.

Winter Nature Walk 2019-01-14T10:18:22-08:00

If you are lucky enough to live where you get snow in the winter, you know the joy children feel when they get to play, sled, build a snowman, and throw snowballs. There is also nothing like a Winter Nature Walk even if it's just at the local park or in your own back yard.

Yuletide 2018-11-24T06:44:01-08:00

The Preschool Parent Blog will be on break for the holiday season. Best wishes to all and see you in 2019!

What Do You Like About Your Child? 2018-11-10T07:27:15-08:00

As we get close to Thanksgiving we often think about how grateful we are for the people in our lives. As a preschool parent there can be times when you love your child, but you don't like your child. Today we focus on those difficult times.

My Two Favorite Things for Nature Walks 2018-10-28T04:45:22-07:00

It's been a busy couple weeks with book fairs and presentations. As promised to those who attended I am sharing links to my two favorite things to have on hand when you are out in nature with children.