Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a free, online resource for parents of 2 to 4 year olds that addresses many parenting challenges, including tantrums and whining. Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers provides research-based information intended to help parents build positive, healthy relationships and handle children's challenging behaviors.

Positive parenting skills, tips, and techniques are presented in a variety of articles; frequently asked questions are answered by parenting experts; and videos, interactive activities, and free print resources and are available in each of the following areas:

• Overview of Essentials
• Communicating With Your Child
• Creating Structure and Rules
• Giving Directions
• Using Consequences
• Using Time-Out

View Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers on the CDC website:

http://www.cdc.gov/parents/essentials/

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