Growth and Development

Does it seem like the time from infancy to the preschool years has flown by for your child? What are some of the issues that affect their continued growth and development? What are the norms that you should expect for your preschooler? And what should you do if those norms aren’t met? Though every child is different, there are average standards of development during the preschool years. Here, you’ll find more about this and other articles on your preschooler’s growth and development.

Featured Preschooler Growth and Development Article

Preschooler Obesity
For some time now, the much discussed obesity epidemic in America has touched and affected preschoolers too. Though it’s frightening to think that preschoolers are at risk for the illnesses that obesity can lay the ground work for, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, this has become increasingly true in our society. Read more about preschooler obesity and grow in your awareness of this unhealthy trend.

Night Terrors and your Preschooler
Many preschool parents are understandably concerned and worried when their preschooler first experiences a night terror. This disorder can affect those of any age, but children between 3 to 5 years old are especially affected. Symptoms of this disorder are quite distressing and though your preschooler usually won’t remember the episode, parents who witness the symptoms typically overreact to this benign condition. What are night terrors and how can they affect your preschooler?

Why Adequate Preschooler Sleep is So Important
Your preschooler doesn’t want to go to sleep. This is a common complaint among preschooler parents. Sometimes this leads to parents conceding or bargaining with their preschooler’s demands, and, consequently, sleep requirements are not met. However, a consistent lack of sleep for your preschooler can have a lifetime of negative effects. Sleep habits during the preschool years are crucial to overall well-being, affecting future performance and development.

Does your Preschooler have a Lisp?
Who can forget cute Cindy Brady’s lisp from the classic television show The Brady Bunch? Though many viewers found this trait endearing, many children are upset by lisps that can sometimes cause problems in school and with peers. Lisps can be innocuous and short term for many preschoolers, but in some cases therapy is needed to prevent a long lasting lisp and its associated problems.

Featured Preschool Health Product

This kit contains all the tools your preschooler needs to play the role of doctor. Concepts of health and well-being can be reinforced as they play. A blood pressure cuff, thermometer, and stethoscope are just some of the tools that will give your preschooler hours of imaginative fun.

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Three Year Old Development
Age three is the beginning of preschoolhood. What physical, social and emotional expectations should you have for your preschooler? Are your preschooler's activities in line with the average preschooler? Find out what you can expect. PreschoolRock.com explains the development of the average three-year-old.

Autism Warning Signs
Preschoolers with autism experience the world in a different way than other students. They need different kinds of attention and learn differently than other preschoolers. Preschoolers with autism may fall anywhere on the autistic spectrum and can vary in symptoms and severity. Symptoms may begin at birth or may not be seen until 18 months of age or later. Parents are usually the first to notice symptoms but teachers may see signs that indicate further testing is required.

Raising a Healthy Preschooler
Helping your preschooler to eat well and be physically active are keys to lifelong health. Be a positive role model for your preschooler. Setting good examples of healthy eating and fitness is much more effective than instituting rules about food intake and exercise. As you plan daily activities with your preschooler, integrate these food and activity guidelines for optimal health.