Preschool

No child should be forced to do any particular activity at preschool.

Preschool isn't a necessity when a child has a stimulating, creative home environment and lots of self-directed play.

Once you have put your best resources into selecting a good preschool, relax and remember that children are generally safest at school.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Did you know that what your kids eat, in addition to the outside stimulation you feed them, affects how they do in school?

A four-year-old should never be made to feel inadequate or uncomfortable in any way for not being able to demonstrate certain levels of academic knowledge.

Our expert cautions a parent not to feel pressured to place her daughter in a formal school setting.

Our expert is disturbed by preschool programs that emphasize academic learning.

For most children, preschool is beneficial. Here's why.

When teasing becomes hurtful, one solution is to bring kids and adults into classrooms to discuss their "differences."

Preschool can be a great time for children to have social experiences with their peers and to be positively influenced by other caring adults.