On Children and Parenting

Taking care of a child does not come with a manual. Time flies by so quickly: one day, you’re a newlywed; the next thing you know, you’ve turned into a mum or dad. Practically nothing in life could have equipped you for being a parent. When you were still an undergrad, you did not have required parenting classes. It is a sure thing that you are thinking of how to proceed.

The first few months were not that difficult as your child just had to be fed and changed. But now, your kid has grown to become a toddler and you don’t understand or know how to go about it. You could try asking other dads and moms for suggestions, but you’ll end up getting many solutions to your questions with regard to preschoolers. Each and every mum or dad has a unique experience with her / his young child,

In the first part of this two-part article, we discussed, from my viewpoint as career educator of more than 30 years, the fact that preschools and families are increasing stress on preschool children. To clarify, we worked through a brief definition of preschool stress, and looked at the underlying reason for preschool stress.

Finally, we considered the basic requirement of preschool stress relief. We pick up at that point.

Basic Requirement of Preschool Stress Relief

Stress relief techniques for a preschool child must be fashioned in accordance with the underlying reason for stress: the child’s need for control.

Establish Boundaries

Preschool stress relief depends on the establishment of boundaries. We must establish physical boundaries to keep a child safe physically. We must also establish emotional, mental, and spiritual boundaries to give the child safety. As long as boundaries do not exist, or can be knocked down, children will experience stress in seeking them. Here