Parenting Preschoolers (3-5) Support Group

This community is focused on the joys, challenges and frustrations faced by parents of 3 to 5 year olds. The major areas of child development include:

Physical development - Concerning the physical growth and the development of both gross (eg. walking) and fine motor (eg. arm movement) control of the body.

Perception and sensory development - How a child functions using the senses and the ability to process the information gained.

Communication and language development - Using visual and sound stimuli, especially in the acquisition of language, also in the exchange of thoughts and feelings.

Cognitive development - Concerning how the individual thinks and react.

Emotional Development - Concerning children's increasing awareness and control of their feelings.

Social Development - Concerning the child's identity, their relationship with others, and understanding their place within a social environment.