Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church, Coronado, CA

How to Ensure Your Preschooler's Success

   1     Make certain that your child has adequate rest each night.
   2     Serve your child a nourishing breakfast.
   3     Remove as much stress as possible from morning routines
   4     Say goodbye in an upbeat fashion to reinforce that school is fun.
   5     Say, “Tell me about your day,” instead of “What did you do today?”
   6     When your child finishes answering, tell him about your own day.
   7     Listen to your child. Conversations are special connections.
   8     Escort your child to the library, museums, and the zoo.
   9     Limit television viewing.
   10   Share dinner as a family.
   11   Allow your child to show you how capable s/he is.
   12   Walk more. Look more. Hug more.
   13   Read to your child. Read to your child. Read to your child. Lots.