Kid-friendly preschool pointers

Whether you’re packing a school lunch for your preschooler or you need to make a yummy and appealing snack in the five minutes you have before running out the door, or both, we’ve put together a list of healthy lunch and snack ideas to keep your preschooler eating well, even when you’re on the move.

After a long, stressful day, some people like to turn to relaxation techniques such as yoga. While adult yoga classes are quite popular nowadays, yoga isn’t restricted to just grown-ups. People of all ages can participate in yoga, including your preschooler. In fact, practicing yoga can have both mental and physical benefits on young children. Learn why yoga can be good for your preschooler and how to get them started early.

When it comes to the great outdoors, the possibilities for adventure are endless. Going outside can be especially exciting for your young preschooler, as their curious minds can find fun in anything. Through the power of imaginative play, a big stick on the side of the road can become a mighty sword and a pile of snow can transform into a sturdy fortress that holds up well during an intense snowball fight. Learn more about the benefits of playing outside and find ideas for fun outdoor activities to try with your little one.

Preschoolers have lots of feelings and are still learning what they mean and how to best express themselves. Help your little one to get in touch with their feelings with these fun activities.

Beginning routines early in a child's life helps them learn to regulate their emotions, learn a sense of responsibility, and gain an understanding of how time works.

You probably don’t remember how you learned to make friends or identify and be in touch with your feelings. But now that you’re a parent, you want to make sure your child succeeds at building skills like sharing, empathy, and self-awareness. Learn more about how to teach your preschooler those important social and emotional skills that can shape their relationships right now—and for the rest of their life.

As a parent to a preschooler, you want to do everything you can to make sure that your child succeeds and grows strong. One way to support your preschooler’s growth is to ensure that they are developing their gross motor skills. Learn more about gross motor skills and what you can do to help your preschooler improve them.