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Preschool Health

Tending to our preschooler's health and development is a critical part of parenting, yet many times we are unsure what to do. Sometimes we need a little advice from other moms. Provided below you will find information about child development and ways to get your preschooler active. Do you have questions about your preschooler's development? Wondering what's conisdered "normal" development? Need ideas for getting your preschooler active? Use the resources below or submit your ideas and experience to PreschoolRock.com for publishing.

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Three-Year-Old Development
Age three is the beginning of preschoolhood. What physical, social and emotional expectations should you have for your preschooler? Are your preschooler's activities in line with the average preschooler? Find out what you can expect. PreschoolRock.com explains the development of the average three-year-old.

How to Clean Your Preschooler's Ears
There are potatoes growing in your ears! How do you clean your preschooler's ears of all that ear wax? Is it safe to use cotton swabs? What's the best way to clear the ears of ear wax? Find out how to care for your preschooler's ears.

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How to Prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
With approximately 500 deaths in children due to RSV every year, it is important for parents to do what they can to prevent RSV. Here are a few tips to help prevent your child from contracting RSV.

Quiz: Is Your Child At Risk for Contracting RSV?
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a respiratory infection prevalent in infants. Although it is generally a mild to moderate condition, if not treated promptly, RSV can quickly become life-threatening. If you have an infant or child under the age of three, he or she may be at risk for contracting RSV. Take the quiz to find out.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Explained
What is RSV? Is it more prevelant in infants and children than adults? What causes RSV? Is RSV preventable? The answers to these questions about RSV are provided.

Growth Charts

What percentile is your preschooler in? Check the chart to find out!
Boy's Growth Chart  |  Girl's Growth Chart

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Barnyard Growth Chart
Track your preschooler's growth with this beautiful barnyard growth chart. This chart has slots for photographs of your preschooler to show how much they have changed over the years. The pastel colors and barnyard animals make it a great growth chart for a boy or girl.

Did You Know?

Did you know that about 5 to 10 percent of preschoolers have vision problems? And without proper screening, the vision problems may go unnoticed. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a formal visual acuity test and complete eye examination for three- to four-year-old children.



I'm Stacey Lloyd, the Executive Editor and one of many writers for PreschoolRock.com. I enjoy writing about preschoolers, and reading your ideas and experiences with your preschooler. If you have any suggestions, ideas or questions about this site, please contact me.