Preschool Child Development

Links to information on the development of toddlers and preschool age children.

Reviewed January 2009

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Title:   Tantrums
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Tantrums happen when people have frustration or stress that they cannot cope with. Children are different in how they react to frustration. It is important to remember that the anger of the tantrum is always mixed with another feeling.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Child development: 4-5 years
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   This topic is about your four year old. Relationships, sex, different people of different race; all these big social issues become visible to your four year old.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Child development: 3-4 years
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   This topic is about your three to four year old. In the course of this year children are moving out of babyhood into childhood. They have rich imaginations, they may have strong fears, they love to play and they enjoy physical activity.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Child development: 2-3 years
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   child development 2-3 years. Toddlers between two and three really want to find out about themselves and what they want and don't want.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Toddlers - moving from a cot to a bed
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Often young Australian children sleep in a cot until they are about 2 to 3 years old, and parents need to make a decision about when to move their child into a bed.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Child development (7) - three to four years
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A child aged between three and four years is learning to control their feelings and get on with others. It is still hard to distinguish between real and pretend, and they do not lie on purpose. Some children will be able to use the toilet and others will not be ready yet.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Child development (6) - two to three years
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Your toddler between the age of two and three years is learning about feelings. Tantrums are common in this age group. Your child has good physical skills but needs a parent to set limits for safety. Speech will also develop. Some toddlers may be ready to use the toilet or potty instead of nappies, but this will vary.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Language development: 2-3 years
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   An overview of toddlers language development from 2-3 years.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Get Set 4 Life - Habits for healthy kids guide
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   As part of the Healthy Kids Check, parents/carers are provided with a copy of the Get Set 4 Life - Habits for Healthy Kids Guide (the Guide). The Guide provides practical information on children's health and covers techniques and tips for teaching children healthy habits that could last a lifetime.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Eating tips for children (3) - older toddlers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Toddlers and preschoolers can eat many foods. However, young children can be picky or fussy eaters. Try to have fun with food but don't force your child to eat. Snacks and drinks can be healthy too. Sweet drinks such as juice and cordials are not recommended for young children.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Eating tips for children (4) - preschoolers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Children at preschool age can be fussy or picky eaters. Offer regular meals and snacks but let a child follow their appetite. Don't use food or treats as a reward and keep treats, sweets and lollies for special occasions. Healthy foods for lunch boxes include sandwiches, fruit and vegetables, yoghurt, cheese and other snacks. Sweet drinks such as juice, soft drink or cordial are unnecessary in a child's diet.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Growing and learning with preschoolers
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Parents of young children want their children to get the best start they can in learning so they will do well at school and have successful lives. Often parents of very young children wonder what they can do to help their children get ready for their school time.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Toddlers - living with toddlers
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Between the ages of one and three years, your toddler's world grows and changes rapidly. They become separate, independent people.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Connecting with your preschooler
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to understanding and encouraging your preschooler's social and emotional development, and their relationship with you.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Toddlers and mealtime manners
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The behaviour of children at mealtimes is a common source of stress for parents. Common toddler behaviours include running around while eating, wasting food and making a mess. Eating while running around increases the risk of choking. Making changes and teaching good table manners will take time.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Imaginary friends
Publisher:   corporateName=Raising Children Network (RCN),jurisdiction=Commonwealth of Australia,sector=non-government
Description:   An overview of the role that imaginary friends play in childrens lives, with tips for handling any difficult behaviour that may be associated with imaginary friends.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Imaginary friends
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   It is quite common for children of about three or four years of age to have an imaginary friend. This may be another child or could be a magical person or an animal. Sometimes the imaginary friends change as the child grows older.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Growing and learning with toddlers
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Parents of young children want their children to get the best start they can in learning so they will do well at school and have successful lives. Often parents of very young children wonder what they can do to help their children get ready for their school time.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Starting school
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   School can be a strange and scary place for beginners. Young children usually have to cope with bigger buildings, lots more children who are older and bigger and less adults for support.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Toddlers - tips for toddler troubles
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Children between one and three years of age are generally enthusiastic and energetic. Sometimes, however, their behaviour can be difficult to manage. Understanding the very big changes that take place in children of this age and working around them can help reduce troubles.
Date:   Jul 2008
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