Parenting Preschoolers Ages 3 and 4: Positive Discipline, Healthy Routines, and Emotional Growth

What this episode explores

This guide covers the joys and challenges of parenting preschoolers. The episode notes explore emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development; tantrums and big feelings; healthy boundaries and routines; communication; play; patience; affection; and positive discipline.

Use these notes as a guide to the published episode. For the full conversation and audio, follow the direct episode listing below.

• Listen for the main family or parenting challenge described in the episode.
• Notice the practical approaches and relationship skills highlighted in the published notes.
• Consider how the ideas may fit your child’s age, needs, and family situation.