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Parents Playhouse

We recognize that parents need just as much support as teachers do, so we thought we would add this page dedicated to the needs of parents of preschoolers who have found out that children don't come with manuals! In here you can find tips on how to deal with preschool behavior, activities to do with preschool children and tips from other parents who like to offer advice on what works for them.

Toddler Naptime: This particular activity offers toddler naptime tips and an activity that lends some help for those seeking to make naptime less chaotic and more restful.
 
Time Filler: Though this was written as a lesson plan, this is a fun way to keep kids focused and allow them to use their imagination all at the same time. Try this time filler game the next time your child gets bored and antsy.
 
Behavior Modification for Toddlers
 
They have more energy than you do. They can destroy a home in under 3 minutes without breaking a sweat. You're not sure if you should be wearing an apron or body padding. And all you really want this very moment is to get that Lego that's wedged into your foot to understand it doesn't belong there.In fact it would be nice if every now and then you could actually see the carpet in your living room. Have you been invaded by trolls that seek to sap your sanity? No, you just live with a toddler. Well here's some good news for you. There is actually a really simple way to get your child to clean their room...and it doesn't even involve a cattle prod! What more could you ask for?
 
Getting Your Child to Clean Their Room
I know it's something you never thought possible, but there are some really simple tips you can use to make housecleaning not only simple, but even fun for you and your toddler. Check out this article that offers tips on getting your child to clean up their own messes.
 
Getting Your Toddler to Behave
You ask your child to do something and they blatantly tell you no. Your head may explode soon. Why can't they just do something simple that you asked them to do? Read this article to find out ways to motivate your child to behave themselves for their own reasons.
 
ADHD Nature Therapy
I don't know about you but I have concerns about children on medication when there are so many other methods to use to help them along their way. This nature therapy article is a fantastic way to lend some calm to your ADHD child.
 
Self Esteem and Behavior
Behavior has a lot to do with self esteem. Try some of these self esteem tips to make sure your child is feeling good about themselves.
 
Depression 
Is your child depressed? Look through this guide to identifying depression in children to see if your child needs some uplifting events.
 
 
Have you ever considered starting your own daycare? As a former daycare owner I know it can be frustrating to just begin starting a daycare. So, I put together some tips that are meant to help those who would rather run their own daycare than hire someone else to raise their child.