7 Expert Tips for Preparing Your Child for Preschool

Starting preschool is an exciting milestone for you and your child. There will be new friendships made, and fun new activities and experiences to be had. But sending your toddler to a new environment can be a stressful time as well - for both you and your child. I've asked preschool teachers and early education experts to share their best advice for preparing children for preschool. - By Mary Weimer

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Prepare YOURSELF!
Perhaps even more important than preparing your child for preschool is preparing yourself. Sending your child to preschool is the first step in sending your child out into the world. It can be an emotional time, so be gentle with yourself. And don't be embarrassed by your feelings. At the same time, try not to look too far down the road and stress too much. It's just preschool. We expect that your child ... more
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Prepare YOURSELF!
Perhaps even more important than preparing your child for preschool is preparing yourself. Sending your child to preschool is the first step in sending your child out into the world. It can be an emotional time, so be gentle with yourself. And don't be embarrassed by your feelings. At the same time, try not to look too far down the road and stress too much. It's just preschool. We expect that your child has come to preschool to laugh and cry and learn and make mistakes and be a toddler. For the most part, we don't even expect them not to poop their pants! So it really will all be okay. - Jenny Hobson, Preschool Teacher and blogger
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