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Preschoolers: Building Self-Control

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Overview

Gaining self-control is one of the biggest challenges that children face between the ages of 2 and 5. Children need guidance, clear limits, and patient parents during this time of behavioral and emotional struggles. They also need interaction with other children and adults to help them learn self-control and self-confidence.

Here are some tips that parents and caregivers can use to help children learn to control their emotions.

Don't hit or spank your child

Physical punishment is not an effective method of managing behavior. This type of discipline teaches children:


Credits for Preschoolers: Building Self-Control

Current as of: October 24, 2023

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