Ep. 19: Preschooler Mental Health - 4-5 years - Preschooler Behavior, Play & Learning: Help! My Preschooler Lies and Always Wants to Play

November 21, 2022 Madeleine Vieira

Did you know that it’s normal for little kids to tell outlandish lies?

And that working on a shared goal is actually a form of play?

In today’s episode, Dr. Vieira dives into your preschooler’s behaviors – how they play, learn, and act so you know what’s considered “normal” four-year-old behavior.

And toward the end of each episode, Dr. Vieira answers questions from parents just like you. Today’s questions cover topics like being potty trained but too shy to use the toilet at school, what to do when you’ve got a mini tyrant on your hands, and how to handle lying and playground aggression.

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Ep. 14: Toddler Mental Health - 1 to 3 years - Toddler Play & Learning: Help! My Child is a Loner!

September 12, 2022 Madeleine Vieira

Got a toddler who’d rather play with a potato than other children? Fear not!

In this episode, Dr. Vieira dives into the 6 stages of early childhood play, odd toddler behaviors that are actually play schemas, and the value of play for children – hint: it’s so important it’s been deemed a basic human right. In this episode learn more about why your toddler loves to spin around in circles or carry rocks from one part of the garden to another, and get some ideas for how to encourage fun, safe, and educational play for your toddler.

And toward the end of episode, Dr. Viera answers questions from parents just like you. Today’s questions cover topics like the refusal to play outside, less wasteful sensory play, and social withdrawal from peers. Tune in for all this and more!