Parenting Archives - Homeschool Preschool ~ equipping parents to educate their littlest learners at home! Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:11:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 https://homeschoolpreschool.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cropped-HP-NEW-WATERMARK-32x32.png Parenting Archives - Homeschool Preschool 32 32 Celebrate National Sons and Daughters Day https://homeschoolpreschool.net/sons-and-daughters-day/ https://homeschoolpreschool.net/sons-and-daughters-day/#comments Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:22:00 +0000 https://homeschoolpreschool.net/?p=5578 Sons and Daughters Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating the joy and happiness that children bring into our lives. Unofficially observed on August 11th in the United States, this day presents an opportunity for parents, guardians, and even educators to show love and appreciation towards their children or students. Despite not being as...

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]]> https://homeschoolpreschool.net/sons-and-daughters-day/feed/ 1 5 Safety Rules for Halloween https://homeschoolpreschool.net/5-safety-rules-for-halloween/ https://homeschoolpreschool.net/5-safety-rules-for-halloween/#respond Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://homeschoolpreschool.net/?p=54097 As you start planning your holiday outings, be sure to review these safety rules for Halloween! Halloween: a festival of fantastical frights and sweet delights! It’s a time that sparks joy in the hearts of preschoolers everywhere, with its colorful costumes, pumpkin carvings, and the anticipation of a bucket brimming with candies. As the little...

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]]> https://homeschoolpreschool.net/5-safety-rules-for-halloween/feed/ 0 Connect with Preschoolers https://homeschoolpreschool.net/connect-with-preschoolers/ https://homeschoolpreschool.net/connect-with-preschoolers/#respond Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000 https://homeschoolpreschool.net/?p=2015 “I love you, Mommy!” is what my preschooler said to me as we sat down to eat together, just the two of us. His simple joy in going out with Mommy made me realize it’s too easy to get swamped by everything we have to do. Connect with Preschoolers We accidentally push our preschoolers aside...

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]]> https://homeschoolpreschool.net/connect-with-preschoolers/feed/ 0 3 Favorite Bedtime Stories https://homeschoolpreschool.net/favorite-bedtime-stories/ https://homeschoolpreschool.net/favorite-bedtime-stories/#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2021 23:00:00 +0000 https://homeschoolpreschool.net/?p=1692 Bedtime stories are a delightful end of the day ritual for preschoolers. They give a pleasant closure to the day. Kids get a few minutes of hugs, cuddles, and time with mommy or daddy. They listen to a story before saying Good Night. Over the years, we’ve found a few favorite bedtime stories that the...

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]]> https://homeschoolpreschool.net/favorite-bedtime-stories/feed/ 1 Banish Bedtime Monsters https://homeschoolpreschool.net/encourage-kids-fearless-bedtime-monsters/ https://homeschoolpreschool.net/encourage-kids-fearless-bedtime-monsters/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://homeschoolpreschool.net/?p=1480 I think most children go through a stage where they are convinced that there are monsters in their room at night. Whether the monsters are in the closet or under the bed… kids are terrified that they are there. No one likes to see their kiddo scared, and chances are they will probably end up in your bed if they are...

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]]> https://homeschoolpreschool.net/encourage-kids-fearless-bedtime-monsters/feed/ 1 Read to Your Preschooler Every Day https://homeschoolpreschool.net/5-reasons-to-read-to-your-preschooler-every-day/ https://homeschoolpreschool.net/5-reasons-to-read-to-your-preschooler-every-day/#respond Sun, 04 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://homeschoolpreschool.net/?p=751 It’s important to read to your preschooler every day. Inspire their imaginations, encourage their passions, and more. I am a bookworm, and I’m so thankful that my kids are, too. When I was pregnant, I read to my belly every night. After my husband went to work,I’d grab a Winnie-the-Pooh storybook (with my oldest) and...

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]]> https://homeschoolpreschool.net/5-reasons-to-read-to-your-preschooler-every-day/feed/ 0 Chores Preschoolers Can Do https://homeschoolpreschool.net/10-chores-preschoolers-can/ https://homeschoolpreschool.net/10-chores-preschoolers-can/#comments Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://homeschoolpreschool.net/?p=1045 Having your child help out around the house at an early age is a great way to prime them to help out when they are older (and prepare them for when they are adults and have their own homes). However, what are some chores that you can do with your toddler or preschooler? Below you...

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]]> https://homeschoolpreschool.net/10-chores-preschoolers-can/feed/ 3 Encouraging Independence in Preschoolers https://homeschoolpreschool.net/4-tips-to-encourage-independence-with-your-preschoolers/ https://homeschoolpreschool.net/4-tips-to-encourage-independence-with-your-preschoolers/#respond Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 https://homeschoolpreschool.net/?p=487 Our littlest ones are capable of so much more than we think they are. These tips will help with encouraging independence in preschoolers. He’s too little. She’s not big enough. Have you ever heard these things? Or, have you said them yourself about your little ones? If so, let me encourage you to look at...

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]]> https://homeschoolpreschool.net/4-tips-to-encourage-independence-with-your-preschoolers/feed/ 0 The Importance of Unstructured Play Time https://homeschoolpreschool.net/unstructured-play-time/ https://homeschoolpreschool.net/unstructured-play-time/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2019 17:00:00 +0000 https://homeschoolpreschool.net/?p=1949 Unstructured play time is important for a child’s development. Discover what unstructured play is and the benefits of including it in your child’s day. Unstructured play time is just that… unstructured play. There is no learning objective tied to the activity. Kids are able to use their imaginations as they engage in open-ended play. Many...

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]]> https://homeschoolpreschool.net/unstructured-play-time/feed/ 0 How to Handle Preschool Separation Anxiety https://homeschoolpreschool.net/handle-separation-anxiety-preschoolers/ https://homeschoolpreschool.net/handle-separation-anxiety-preschoolers/#comments Mon, 05 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000 https://homeschoolpreschool.net/?p=1159 Although it can be stressful or even frustrating, preschool separation anxiety is common. Here are a few tips to help you out. It’s not just children that experience separation anxiety; parents can as well. For the parents, it can be difficult leaving your child behind for the first time – especially if you are a...

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