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Depression in Preschoolers

Depression is typically thought of as a problem that teens and adults have, but preschoolers can experience depression too. Studies have shown that chronic depression often begins in childhood. “One of the most important mental-health discoveries of the past 10 to 20 years has been that chronic mental illnesses are predominantly illnesses of the young,” said Daniel Pine, of the National Institute of Mental Health, during an interview with “The New York Times.” Preschoolers suffering from true depression can be helped by receiving early help and learning to cope with their unhealthy thinking patterns.

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Healthy Dinners for Preschoolers

Some children will eat anything that you put in front of them, but most preschoolers are finicky eaters. Nonetheless, you don’t want your child to live on peanut butter sandwiches, macaroni and cheese and hot dogs. Serve foods that are kid-friendly and healthy. Make every bit count by squeezing vegetables in, even when they aren’t usually there.

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How to Teach Preschoolers About Tolerance

Young children notice differences among the people that they meet. Preschoolers often do not have preconceived notions and prejudices about these differences, but may have questions about those of different races, religions, abilities or sexual orientation. It is important to teach preschoolers about tolerance while they are still young. This will help them relate to the people that they will live among throughout their lives.

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Positive Discipline for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Discipline is a form of teaching, not a type of punishment. There is a fine line to disciplining children—you want to give them freedom to explore and be kids but you also need to reinforce reasonable behavior. Knowing when to butt in and when to step back is never easy. Positive discipline involves being respectful of children—their freedom and their developmental levels—while setting limits and teaching them about the do’s and don’ts of life.