Preschool Child Development

Follow the links below to find information on the development of toddlers and preschool age children.

Reviewed January 2012

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Title:   Preschooler play and learning: in a nutshell
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   An in-a-nutshell guide looks at play for preschoolers and how it can encourage learning. Includes play ideas for encouraging preschooler imagination, creativity, thinking and feeling. Also discusses the importance of reading books and stories with preschool-age children.
Date:   Jan 2012
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 2011
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:   Nov 2011
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:   Nov 2011
Title:   Before your child's 2 year health check
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service
Description:   Questions for parents to answer before their childs 2 year health check.
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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:   Nov 2011
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:   Nov 2011
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:   Oct 2011
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:   Oct 2011
Title:   Temper tantrums
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A comprehensive guide to children's tantrums, explaining the reasons for tantrums in children, and including strategies for dealing with kids' tantrums and statistics on childhood tantrums.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Eating tips for children (3) - older toddlers
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Toddlers can eat and enjoy 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:   Sep 2011
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:   Sep 2011
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:   Aug 2011
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:   Aug 2011
Title:   Starting school
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   School can be a strange and scary place for beginners. Young children often have to cope with bigger buildings, lots more children who are older and bigger and less adults for support.
Date:   Jul 2011
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:   May 2011
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:   Apr 2011
Title:   Home-based child development programmes for preschool children from socially disadvantaged families
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The early years of a child's life are extremely important in terms of development and growth. Children from a deprived family background are at greater risk of developmental problems and poor health. Parenting and the quality of the home environment can...
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Childhood sex play
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Most children are curious about sexuality and sexual difference, and many play harmless sex games with their friends. Recognise when sex play is harmless and find times to talk about sex and playing safely.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Language development: 2-3 years
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   An overview of toddlers' language development from 2-3 years, with information on vocabulary, talking, speech and conversation and communication skills.
Date:   Feb 2011

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