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Preschool and Separation

Dear Dr. Rene, My daughter will be four in September and has never participated in any program away from me. She is very resistant to the idea, but will be starting preschool in the fall. Is it okay for preschool to be her first experience away from me, or should I force the issue this … Continue reading Preschool and Separation

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Getting Three-Year-Olds to Answer

Dear Dr. Rene, Everytime I ask my three-year-old what he did in preschool, he says, “nothing.” How can I get him engaged in a conversation about this? Sincerely, Hope, Mother of One Dear Hope, This is a common complaint. You might use the class weekly or monthly plans to ask more specific questions like, “I … Continue reading Getting Three-Year-Olds to Answer

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