Teaching kids about dogs: Teaching Your Child Pet Safety
Teaching Your Child Pet Safety
Whether your kid runs with outstretched arms toward every “doggie” she sees or shies away from of anything on four legs, she should know how to interact respectfully with animals.
All pets—no matter how sweet they appear—need to be treated gently and with kindness. Plus, there is a real safety lesson at hand: Even a fluffy little Pekingese can be unpredictable or bite when startled or frightened.
The experts at KidsHealth.org share some tips for staying safe around dogs, cats, and other animals (and we added a few ideas of our own).
1. Always ask the owner before you pet a dog.
Before you say hello to the dog, say hello to the owner. Explain to your child that it’s important to chat with owners first, because they know best whether it’s okay to pet an animal.
Owners also can tell you if the dog is a little shy, only likes belly pats, or is known to be a face licker. When a child sees you having polite conversations with owners, they’ll be more likely to model your behavior.
2. Even if a dog looks friendly, he might not be.
Some dogs feel very nervous around kids. And that’s okay. These are the dogs we can enjoy looking at, but can’t pet. Still, if your child is interested in the animal, try not to whisk him away as if the dog is a danger. At a comfortable distance, you can have a fun conversation about a dog.
Ask him about the size of the dog, the color of its leash, or what kind of dog it might be. Engage your child’s interest in animals.
3. Greet dogs slowly.
Once you get the go-ahead, teach your child to move slowly and give the pet space.
4. Let a dog sniff your hand before you pet.
The respectful way to meet a dog is to gently hold out a fist for the dog to sniff the top of it.
5. Learn to read dog body language.
If the dog backs away, tucks his tail between his legs, or tries to seek the protection of his owner, help your child read his body cues: “The dog is telling us he needs a little space right now.
Let’s back up and give him some.”
6. If a dog has a treat or toy, give him space.
Dogs can become protective of items they consider theirs, such as food or special toys. Even though adults might safely play tug of war with the neighbor’s chow-chow, it’s important for kids to respect pets’ space when they’re eating or playing with toys or other dogs. Never try to take a toy or treat from a pet.
7. When giving treats, use a flat palm with the fingers held together.
When a dog is excited about a treat, it can be hard for them to tell the difference between a sausage-shaped treat and little fingers. Flat hand is best.
8. Never scream at or run away from a dog.
Dogs can be easily startled, so loud noises or sudden movements can trigger their defense mechanism or cause the dog get too rowdy to play safely. (While dog bites are a parent’s biggest fear, dog knockdowns are even more common.)
Running away from a dog also can trigger certain breeds’ prey drive.
If your child has a hard time controlling his exuberance or reactions around dogs, it may be best to wait until he is older to let him interact with animals.
9. Always supervise kids around pets.
As a matter of safety, pets shouldn’t be left alone with children under the age of five, because little ones (and dogs) are still unpredictable. Adult supervision keeps everyone and every dog happy and safe!
10. Dogs are good teachers.
Even if you’re not a dog-lover yourself, kindness is a quality we all can value as parents. Teaching your child how to interact with dogs, which are all around us, can teach children a lot about respect for all living things—animals, people, and even the planet.
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If you’re starting here, make sure you read part 1 first.
Just as dogs need to be trained, so do children. At the earliest age, you can begin to teach the fundamentals of respecting animals and their boundaries. A staple around our house was “Tails Are Not for Pulling” by Elizabeth Verdick, whose title is a handy catch-phrase to repeat when a yank of any body part looks imminent.
In my house, however, the anatomy did not generalize. One day I found 3-year-old Allie crouched beside Blitz, who was sprawled out on his side, long past his initial trepidation about the kids; in fact, as the babysitter story shows, he now fancied himself their personal mascot. As I walked by, Allie reached out to Blitz, who jerked his head up suddenly, then sighed and dropped it to the ground, resigned.
“What did you do?” I asked Allie, who looked very pleased with herself.
“I squeezed his butt,” she announced proudly, pointing at his testicles.
That occasioned an impromptu “Testicles Are Not for Tugging” discussion, which in turn led to an exploration of physiological gender differences.
That’s the great thing about having dogs: Being naked all the time, they are great springboards for the “birds and bees” discussions that make some adults so very nervous.
Reality check
As Allie’s game of tug demonstrates all too clearly, potentially dangerous situations between kids and dogs happen. Even the best-behaved child disobeys now and then, even the most trustworthy decides to see what it feels like to break the rules. I was fortunate that I had a well-temperamented dog with a high tolerance about his personal space among his “pack.”
I remember several years back, covering a tragic story for the newspaper that I worked for at the time. A little girl had been strangled to death in the backyard by the family Golden Retriever. The dog was playing tug with her scarf – it was a complete freak accident.
I interviewed experts and behaviorists at the time, one of whom announced definitely that parents should ensure that children and dogs are never left unsupervised.
I asked if she had kids. Of course, she didn’t.
If you have kids, you know that sometimes it’s just unavoidable to leave the two species together – if only for a minute to run some laundry to the basement, or check the dinner on the stove. Life happens. Constant supervision is ideal, but sometimes you just can’t be in control of everything. That’s not resignation – that’s reality.
And 99 percent of the time, things go absolutely perfectly. But then there are those rare, tragic events that remind us that there are two parts to the term “companion dog.” Love them as we do, these are animals, with sharp teeth and instincts that we sometimes cannot predict. Always err on the side of caution. You do both your children and your dog a favor in being as conservative as possible, and supervising as much as you can, especially with visiting children in the house. When in doubt, use the crate. A bell cannot be unrung, an egg cannot be unscrambled – and some “mistakes” on the part of an otherwise stable and loving dog can exact a heavy toll.
Teach kids to speak dog
At every age, kids will have new questions about their interactions with the family dog, and you need to keep your antennae primed for them. Just this week, Stephen, now 8, woefully informed me that our newest puppy, Gigi, no longer liked him because she was nipping at him. When I told Stephen that Gigi was getting mouthy because she had been playing with her visiting brother Duke, and dogs wrestle with their mouths just as he and his sisters do with their hands, he broke into a big grin. Gigi not only liked him, he realized; she was trying to play with him.
At an early age, I taught my kids the command “Seek high ground.” This is useful when they are nibbling on a cheese stick and are surrounded by a throng of red fur; standing on the couch, mozzarella held aloft like Lady Liberty’s torch, they have a chance at keeping it. But the “high ground” mantra always works when two dogs are playing and the action looks intense, or when a new dog comes over and is introduced into the pack.
The children are made to understand that when there is a lot of excitement among the dogs, they need to get out of the way, lest they get mixed up and inadvertently hurt if things escalate.
Another thing they learned was how their behavior could elicit unwanted reactions from the dogs. If they squealed and ran, chances are the new puppy would pursue, and seek to engage them with those pin-sharp baby teeth. They learned how to rebuke puppy nips by offering a toy, and, as they got older, how to dissuade a humper. (Issue a loud, deep, “NO!” and bop on the head, more than once if necessary. I’m all for positive reinforcement, but when I have a 90-pound male Ridgeback looking for a hormone hug with a 70-pound second-grader, we do what works. And that works.)
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Harness the helpfulness
Younger children love to be helpers, and mine vie to do even the most mundane tasks: stuffing Kongs with peanut butter; wetting, wringing and freezing washcloths when teething is going full tilt; filling the water bowl up – and up, and up …
The kids have learned to ask, “Have the dogs eaten yet?” which is a signal they are debating whether to permit a doggie kiss on the lips.
Our home rule is no face contact for one hour after the dogs have eaten.
When I have a litter, I could not ask for better puppy socializers. My kids are in the whelping box constantly. They delight in handling the puppies, naming them, noting their differences in appearance and temperament. They are never there unsupervised, and have been taught to be gentle; if they break any rule, they lose their box privileges. This results in puppies who are programmed to love little kids; as adult dogs, when they see a little human, even on the horizon, their bodies waggle and wiggle in delight.
It’s important to remember, though, that kids, like dogs, are individuals. My youngest daughter, Krista, could take the dogs, or leave them. I suspect both nature and nurture have a hand in being “doggie”: Some kids are just more drawn to these furry folk than others, and that’s OK.
Chicken or the egg?
What’s the better approach: Get your dog first, and then add the kids? Or acquire the dog as a puppy once the children are old enough, so that there are no adjustment issues?
Tough call, and a very individual one.
Your mileage may vary, but, having done both, I have to say – with younger children, at least – the former worked best for me, hands down. I have added three Ridgebacks to my household since I had my kids, and I can honestly say that the amount of time I spent training and socializing my first dogs was significantly less. Not to say that my later dogs are hooligans, but in the push-me-pull-you that is parenthood, you can’t do it all.
Having dogs first gives you a chance to enjoy them fully, learn their quirks and idiosyncrasies, and lay the relationship groundwork for the challenges that come with kids and an expanding household.
Another advantage to bringing kids into a household with dogs is the immune-system benefit. Studies show that children who grow up with dogs (and cats) are less likely to develop asthma and allergies to a wide variety of allergens, but – here’s the clincher – exposure during the first year of life is key. After that, the preventive benefits are severely decreased.
Know your breed
Ridgebacks are the consummate family dog, and once mine recalibrated their definition of our family, we were in for smooth sailing. My babies were foreign things to Blitz until, over time, he came to realize they were ours. Once he understood that, he became their friend, their protector, and their dear friend.
Other breeds may have different default settings. Mastiffs, for example, are hard-wired to adore women and children, even ones they do not know; they may be quicker than my Ridgebacks to embrace new human pack members. Terriers, by contrast, sometimes have less patience with small children. Again, your breeder or a reliable trainer can help you sort out some of these questions, or give you an in-depth evaluation if your dog is a mix, or a rescue of any breed or combination whose history you may not know.
Taking it to the next level
Because I spend so much time at dog shows, I wanted to make them a family affair. I have a special “dog-show bag” in the car that contains games and books that can only be played with at a dog show.
This not only keeps the kids distracted when I am showing – frantic calls of “Mommy! Mommy! He hit me!” on the go-round do not do much for my ring presentation – but also is an incentive to go in the first place.
Stephen and Allie have started to go to handling classes, and I try to reward them with positive reinforcement: A trip through the drive-through for a celebratory smoothie, or a chance to interact with (and sometimes do a few laps with) other dogs in class, including “exotic” breeds like Leonbergers and Bernese Mountain Dogs. The biggest pay-off for them, however, is being told by the instructor that they have done a better handling job than I have. Ahem.
Learning the mechanics of any dog sports, from agility to obedience, can be overwhelming – so many nuances to master – and in this the basics of dog training apply: Break the task up into small pieces. Teach the pieces backward. Reward every accomplishment. Don’t fixate on the imperfections. Don’t drill. Make it fun.
Step back
Kids and dogs are a lot of work, both can make spectacular messes if not supervised properly, and it takes a lot of time to raise them properly. They bring to the surface all your shortcomings, as in the crunch of bringing them up you confront old patterns and programming that makes you work on yourself, too.
But their gift is their visceral delight in the world that many of us adults lost sight of long ago. When you watch a relationship between a child and her dog – the whispered confidences, the gleeful playbowing, the sheer joy of running in the grass together – you rediscover what it’s all about.
And as the dogs turn gray and then white and then are no more – Blitz passed last year, and Diva grows older by the minute, it seems – I don’t have any better explanation for the children than the one I give myself: The dogs leave to make room for the new ones to follow, to give us a fresh infusion of joy and wonder at this marvelous, unfolding miracle called life.
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How to teach a child to communicate with a dog and prepare a pet for the appearance of a baby
Olesya Akhmedzhanova
An article for everyone who has children and dogs. Together with social psychologist and dog trainer Zazie Todd, we figure out how to teach children to communicate with an animal and how to prepare a dog for a baby.
The benefits of communicating with children
More than half of the children from families with pets say that a dog is their favorite animal. Many parents believe that next to a pet, a child learns to be friends and understands what responsibility is, helping to take care of him (even when the actual care falls on the shoulders of the parents). But what is it like from a dog’s point of view to live in a house with children?
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Sophie Hall believes that:
“A child-dog relationship can provide a number of benefits for a dog. For example, the presence of children in the house often implies a strict routine that applies to the animal, which means that the walking and eating regimen will be regular and predictable. In addition, children train and stimulate the dog. They often love to build obstacle courses for their pets and this, depending on age and health, can be an enjoyable physical and mental exercise for everyone involved! Of course, children love their dogs and by showing their feelings delicately and correctly, they can bring a lot of happiness to the animals.”
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To learn more about the quality of life of dogs, Hall and her colleagues interviewed parents of normal-different children (with autism and ADHD) and normal-type children.
- One of the main benefits for the dog that parents talked about is the daily routine.
- Parents mentioned that their dogs often approach their child to be with him.
- However, sometimes when the child initiated close contact on his own—for example, hugging a dog—the animals perceived this as stress. Usually dogs prefer less close contact – when they are stroked or just sitting next to them.
- Another advantage for the dog was that he could play with the child. However, parents noted that the dogs became agitated when the children made noise or accidentally hit them with toys.
- The animals also enjoyed getting closer to their parents and children, or even sitting with them while reading aloud.
- For some dogs, children’s tantrums turned out to be a source of stress. True, some owners reported that their pets do not pay attention to such behavior. Others stated that their dog generally prefers to be near the child at this moment, for example, lies down on him.
The study identified nine situations involving children in which parents had to pay special attention to the dog’s comfort level. These were tantrums, other children coming to visit, and fussing with dangerous toys (for example, on wheels) next to the dog.
According to adults, in such situations they coped with stress in a dog in one of three ways.
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- First, provided a “safe haven” – a quiet room, bedding or enclosure where the dog could go. The animal was sent there when the child started to make a fuss.
- Second , the parents noticed that the dog considered them a safe haven and intervened if the dog became anxious. According to the owners, if they were not nearby, the dog would sometimes start looking for them.
- Thirdly, , parents taught children how to interact with pets correctly, including praising them, and instructed them in training. Parents of normal children especially stressed how important (and difficult) it is to teach a child to communicate safely with a dog.
How to understand that a dog is worried about a child
Young children most often get from familiar dogs – usually their own, domestic ones.
Biting is often preceded by interaction between the child and the dog. The scenario is especially dangerous when a child approaches a dog sitting or lying motionless.
Communication between children and animals must be carefully observed.
You should teach the child to call the dog so that he comes by himself (and leave him alone if he does not want to). The child should not approach her – this can cause anxiety in the dog. Older children are more likely to be bitten outside the home, and usually by unfamiliar dogs.
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Unfortunately, humans are not very good at recognizing the dangers of dogs interacting with children. Moreover, the owners manage to do this even worse than those who do not have animals. This conclusion was made by the authors of a study published in Anthrozoös. Participants were asked to watch three videos of a small child interacting with a medium or large dog. In one, a baby was crawling towards a Dalmatian lying next to a ball.
In another, a baby of two or three years old wandered around a Doberman and touched him. In the third, a boxer followed a crawling baby and licked his face. All three options were risky and the dogs showed clear signs of anxiety or fear. But most people said the animals were relaxed (68%) and confident (65%). Dog owners were more likely to be of the opinion that the animals in the rollers were calmer than the rest. Obviously, dog owners are more inclined to consider their pets and their fellows friendly.
All participants cited tail wagging as a sign of positive emotions, which is disturbing because tail wagging does not always indicate pleasure.
It is worth remembering that any dog can bite. One must be able to recognize signs of stress, anxiety and fear in animals. It is also important to understand that young children are not very good at reading canine body language and usually think that a growling dog is “smiling” or “happy” because it is showing teeth.
Teaching children to communicate with a dog
There is surprisingly little research on normal interactions between children and dogs.
According to a survey of 402 people who had children under 6 years old and a dog, the nature of the interaction of children with dogs changes as the former develop. When observing a child’s communication with dogs, one must take into account his age.
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Children under one year old already interact a lot with the animal, including stroking its head or body. This study reported that dogs avoid children between the ages of six months, when they suddenly become more mobile, and up to three years – perhaps such babies scare the animals. Respondents rarely reported that the child had hurt the dog in any way. When this did happen, most often it was about children from six months to two years. The fact is that at this stage they do not have fully developed control over motor skills.
In addition, babies are still developing empathy, so they may not realize that their actions can harm the animal. It is better to help the child pet the dog by guiding and holding his hand so that he learns to show affection.
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Research has shown that older children are more actively involved in dog care, such as petting it or taking a walk on a leash. They more often scold the animal or give commands. At the same time, when children from 2.5 to 6 years old interacted with the pet more, the vigilance of the parents weakened. In vain, because children of this age do not always understand that their desire to play or caress can scare the animal.
The desire to hug or kiss a dog—both very risky—was more common in this age group. Most dogs do not like cuddling and may not perceive the situation as favorable. And although parents may expect the dog to get used to the child over time, sometimes the animal becomes more sensitive and shy instead.
Preparing dogs for communication with children
The most difficult situation occurs when the dog is older than the child, that is, she already lived in the house before his birth. It is very important to prepare your pet for the arrival of the baby.
To prepare a dog for the arrival of a baby in the home, it is necessary to form positive associations with small children. When a baby is born, the animal’s daily routine will change, new objects will appear, less attention will be paid to the dog, and perhaps its territory in the house will be limited. Some of these aspects can be taught in advance, such as installing pet doors before the baby arrives and teaching the dog to walk quietly next to the stroller. The more effort you put in beforehand, the easier it will be later.
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For dogs with problematic behavior, having a small child in the home is not a risk factor and does not increase the likelihood that the animal will have to be abandoned or even euthanized. Behavioral veterinarian Carlo Siracusa and his colleagues found that being around teenagers is much more dangerous. This is how Syracuse himself puts it:
“ My experience in clinics shows that it is not so important how busy parents are with children, but how serious the conflict between parents and children is.
And in adolescence, feuds often arise: parents and children raise their voices, sometimes shout. Sometimes children use the dog as an intermediary to get into conflict with adults. They are forbidden to do something with the animal, and, on the contrary, they act in their own way. An anxious, overreacting dog becomes more aroused when excitement reigns in the house, when skirmishes occur and people break into a scream “.
It is difficult to say whether this conclusion applies to the vast majority of dogs, but it reminds us once again of the importance of providing dogs with a safe place to stay in case of a stressful situation. And how important it is to teach children of any age how to handle dogs.
How to act in practice
– Watch dogs and children interact very carefully. Stay close enough to them to intervene if necessary. In other situations, use barriers such as collapsible pet pens to separate small children from dogs. As babies develop, their motor skills improve and they will interact more with pets, so stay vigilant.
– Teach children how to interact safely with dogs. Remember: many activities that look harmless are actually risky – and safety depends on you. In fact, most children are bitten by familiar dogs in a “benevolent” interaction.
– Keep small children away from a stationary dog (sitting or lying down). In such a situation, the animal is likely to bite.
– Make sure the dog has one or more safe places to go if he gets bored. Children should not have access there. This can be an aviary with comfortable bedding or a bed or sofa in a room where the child will definitely not enter.
– Remember, you are also a “safe haven” for the dog. Note signs of stress (licking, looking away, blinking, moving away, staring, freezing, trembling). Be ready to help by cutting off communication. Call off your child or dog, give your pet a treat, or pet him.
– See to it that the dog has quiet periods during the day and a quiet place to rest from the noise.
– Teach your dog to behave properly with children, such as not jumping up so that the child does not fall.
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How to introduce dogs to children safely and properly
It is very important to carefully monitor and manage your children’s initial interactions with a new dog. Both children and dogs (especially puppies) can be impatient, inquisitive, and easily overstimulated, so it’s important to have an adult supervise all of this.
Children and dogs need to be taught to interact with each other. As of 2015, more than 50% of families have a dog, and having a dog in the family is good for the child: the attitude towards the dog teaches empathy and compassion, promotes self-esteem, generates love and affection, teaches responsibility and promotes physical activity. This makes it easy to understand why so many parents choose to have a family dog.
Unfortunately, according to the CDC, about 800,000 dog bites occur each year in the United States alone, and more than half of bite victims are children. In addition, children are much more likely than adults to be bitten on the face, neck or head, since a child is literally the same height as a dog.
It is important to understand that dogs can be very dangerous to children, as children tend to make sudden movements and use high-pitched noises, which can be quite intimidating to dogs, causing them to attack. Many young children may view the dog as a toy and often want to squash, drag, poke or chase the animal. Some children may have difficulty dealing with these antagonistic impulses. In addition, young children may not be able to empathize when a dog is uncomfortable or afraid in a particular situation. Even when school-age children learn to empathize with another living being, they tend to lack the skills needed to properly interpret body language or dog warning signs.
Dogs are animals with a social hierarchy. Although dogs tend to view adult humans as “alpha”, children can easily be viewed as buddies or even subordinates. If a dog is uncomfortable around children, it may growl or even lash out with a bite. So the dog shows irritation or discomfort, the dog is only trying to correct the child in the way the dog knows best.
In addition, some dogs simply do not like children and this may be due to a lack of such contact or experience of bad communication with children. Dogs act like dogs and kids act like kids.
The following tips will help create a harmonious relationship between children and dogs
1.) Always supervise your child’s contact with the dog. Any child under the age of 12 must be with the dog in the presence of an adult. The adult should stay in the background, but be prepared to intervene if things get out of hand.
2.) Never assume that a dog will not react to a small child. If she is frightened or hurt, even the most well-behaved dogs behave badly, they may attack the child or bite him. Pay close attention to your dog’s body language when interacting with children. If the dog growls at the child, constantly moves away from him, or hair stands up on the dog’s back, it is time to intervene and teach the child to leave the dog alone.
3.) Teach your child that he should always ask permission before approaching or touching a strange dog.
Seclusion can make a dog more territorial or aggressive, so children should always ignore dogs that do not venture outside a fenced yard, vehicle, kennel, or if they are tied to a tree, chained.
4.) Teach your child how to get to know a dog properly. Show your child that you first need to bring a clenched fist to the dog (in case of aggression, the dog will not bite off his fingers, but only bite his fist) so that the animal can smell the child. Show your kids how to stroke a dog: on the chin or on the back and avoid sensitive areas like ears, legs, tail or belly. It is best to allow the dog to come and sniff the baby on its own, rather than the other way around, as you must give the dog time to get used to the baby and initiate the first contact.
5.) Teach your child to read a dog’s body language so he can notice when a dog is becoming aggressive, upset, or dominant. If the dog does not want to interact with the child, leave the dog alone as there is a chance that the dog is not used to the child and will view him as a threat.:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/CauseandEffect-56a5667e3df78cf772881596.jpg)
6.) Show your child how to pick up a pet dog. Explain that poking, pulling, squeezing or hitting a dog is not normal and can quickly change the dog’s behavior.
7.) Teach your child never to put his face close to the dog’s muzzle. This is simply too risky and can easily lead to a bite if the dog is nervous, scared or cornered.
8.) Never disturb a dog that is eating, sleeping or chewing something. Explain to your child that it is best to let the dog calm down.
9.) Avoid rough play or teasing of the dog. Do not let the child sit or lie on the dog. Use safe toys to show your child how to properly play with a dog. Trying to sit on a dog can stimulate dominance or aggressive behavior in the dog.
10.) Children learn to copy their parents’ behavior, as parents make sure to follow all of these guidelines when dealing with a dog. Never yell or use physical punishment on an animal. Your child will think this is the right way to fix a dog when something goes wrong.
11.) Let older children get involved in dog care. Younger children can help feed the dog, while older children can take part in training or grooming the dog. Depending on the dog and its affection, older children can also take the dog for a short walk (under supervision, of course). Participation in these activities will help the child develop leadership qualities, thus, he will achieve respect and trust from the dog.
Following these guidelines will help ensure a happy and safe relationship between your child and dogs. The reward can be wonderful if your child learns how to properly interact with a dog, to truly live with love and affection without fear or anxiety. If you have problems with your dog, we strongly recommend that you seek the help of a professional in the field. It’s a great idea to educate your family by not allowing bad habits to develop in a child. As always remember, remember to remain calm and confident when working with a child or dog. Set a good example and always practice what you preach.
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The senior teacher of our kindergarten Grazhdan Irina Vladimirovna studied the situation of the competition and invited us teachers to take part in this event. 
Also, each game or station should be run by at least 2 adults: one running the game and the other tending to the children and making sure that they take turns.
Just be sure to have enough buckets and shovels for everyone!
ca for inspiration—there are some real crowd favourites in there, like Tinkerbell, Elsa, and Spiderman, to name just a few!
‘Sesame Street’ party
Check out these adorable bulldozer cookies from Kayla Block—a must!
Also, check out how to make my DIY Fruit Balloon Garland
Set up a mic so that your kids can sing along to their favorite songs! 
Custom or homemade cookies and cake pops in the shape of sea creatures will make your kiddos feel like they are under the sea too! 
The task of parents is to help the child at the stage of self-awareness. To emphasize the importance of a small person, it is important to organize a memorable birthday party. Consider how to celebrate three years for a child so that the celebration goes off with a bang. 
Include games, contests, dances in it. 
These, if possible, should be melodies from your favorite cartoons. For example, if a children’s party is held in the style of the cartoon “Kids”, then the music should be in this style. The playlist can include not only songs for dancing, but also background music, with and without words for animation, outdoor games. 
Take your kids on a trip to the world of mysteries. For example, it can be a quest for kids – the search for small toys or sweets. Whoever finds the most hidden objects wins. The boys love these quests. A huge plus if you have a large adjacent area at your disposal and the weather allows you to organize a quest in the fresh air. 
For example, it can be a set based on the popular cartoon The Fixies. In shops you can find puppet theaters of various types: magnetic, cardboard, shadow, etc. The main thing is that at the end of the impromptu performance, the heroes of the play congratulate the hero of the occasion on the third anniversary. 
It is necessary to take into account not only the age of the birthday man, but also his guests. 
At the same time, they will easily be kept under the ceiling. Balloons with long ribbons are a big plus. They can be used to attach, for example, sweets or small postcards. This decor is guaranteed to create a festive atmosphere. 
The key element of the composition can be the inscription: “3 years old daughter” or “Three years old son”. 
Among the universal gifts are puzzles, board games, kits for creativity and designers. 
You will receive an original cake with an individually selected thematic design. You will be completely confident in the freshness of the ingredients, as well as their quality. You can choose any cake design to order. 
After kneading the dough, sausages are formed, and their edges are connected. These donuts are baked in the oven. You can use sesame seeds for decoration. 
The participant who will be wearing a hat when the music stops is eliminated from the dance floor, receiving an incentive prize. 
They must understand the terms of each competition. And the success of the participants of the competition must be supported by prizes. 
Therefore, it is worth delegating some tasks in order to fully enjoy every moment. 
If you forgot to buy something, then do not worry – the park has everything you need for the holiday. The restaurant has a children’s menu, Asian, Japanese and European cuisine. 
For a 4-year-old birthday boy and his little guests, 2-3 hours of fun in such rooms is usually enough.
This solution is suitable if there are not too many guests or if the dimensions of your home allow you to “turn around”. In this case, both the entertainment program and the festive table will have to be prepared by the parents themselves, and you also need to remember to decorate the house or apartment.
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2 Development of communication skills 
Starting from the age of 3, having his own interests and motives, he is increasingly in contact with people around him. 
While for a 3-year-old kid his whole universe is a family, by the age of 6-7 a preschooler is largely guided by the interests of his peers and the values of the kindergarten, i.e., the dominant social groups. 
Contacting with adults, the preschooler perceives them as mentors and adopts their social experience. 
Step by step, the child is taught responsibility, sympathy, empathy, mercy, kindness, honesty, respect. The family is the foundation. 
Teachers of preschool educational institutions provide multifaceted developmental conditions: 
Aggression, lies, conflict, excessive touchiness, the use of “bad” words are not encouraged. The further socialization of the child in school largely depends on the assimilation of these norms. 
Assign roles. “I am a mother, Misha is a father, Lena is a daughter.” Wanting to play more. They also have roles: “I will play with you. I will be a grandmother”; “And I’m a sister”; “I will be my father’s brother, like Uncle Petya.” The game starts. The plot unfolds, and the children enter into dialogues. 
Preschoolers agree on who, what and where will portray. The result of their joint work depends on the quality of interaction. 
Each preschool institution has a number of requirements for the organization of education, which is aimed at raising children. The goal can be achieved through well-formed tasks: 
The best assistant will be communication with peers, teachers, parents through cognitive, useful games, so that the baby learns about the world using the example of the surrounding space. Social and speech development of the child. 
This may consist of ball play, rolling, tummy time, blocks, puppets, peek-a-boo, and more. Art projects may be done during this time, as well.
Our State of the Art Facility includes bright, colorful, and clean classrooms with spacious indoor and outdoor play areas.
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2K and 3K have half-day or full-day programs, and 4K through 3rd grade has a full-day program.
Also, if you are pregnant and are interested in Montessori child care, it is never too early to start doing your research, some places may be willing to put you on a waiting list.
Preschool offers full & half day options, and accepts VPK vouchers, the ELC’s School Readiness Funding, & offers scholarships through our Early Learning Scholarship Fund.
Mi Escuela Montessori fuses two well-researched and innovative approaches to education: the educational program developed by Dr. Maria Montessori and the two-way, dual-language immersion program advocated by most language learning experts.
Dedicated to providing a challenging educational environment in which each child is empowered to grow to his/her fullest potential academically, emotionally, physically and socially at each stage of development.
The work of teachers is very much appreciated, because it is in the kindergarten that the child begins to actively develop. 
The children of the factory workers owned by Owen went to the kindergarten. There was a separate group for each age: children under two years old went to a nursery, up to six years old to the main group, and there was a separate school for older children. Robert called his “brainchild” the “Institute for the Education of Character”. 
Robert paid great attention to discipline, communication in a team and taught children to order. He worked on the personal qualities of children – he brought up in them honesty, respect for comrades, friendliness and kindness. All teaching was visual: the drawings on the school walls depicted plants and animals, the children studied using visual aids. 
On these principles, he built education in kindergartens. It was Friedrich who came up with the idea of calling a preschool a “garden,” because he believed that children should be taken care of just as carefully as a gardener takes care of plants. 
Adelaide does not recommend sending children under the age of seven to school or leaving children to be homeschooled without going through kindergarten. 
The child freely walked around the classroom, chose his own activities and decided how much time he wanted to devote to this activity. The teacher was always there to help if the child asked for it, but he did not impose his help. 