009 - Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? With Elizabeth Manly of Discovery Play with Littles

How can I get my child ready for kindergarten?
Should I be doing flash cards with my two-year-old?
My three-year-old and I end up fighting when I try to get her to do worksheets!

As a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, these are just some of the questions I often get. Many parents are worried that their kids might not have the skills they need to keep up in school.

I talk about preschool readiness a lot. But before, I've always talked about this from the viewpoint of a developmental pediatrician.

But in the end, who are the ones in the classrooms with the kids? It's the teachers! That's why today I'm thrilled to feature our special guest.

Elizabeth Manly is a mom and a licensed teacher who's had years of experience teaching preschool to second grade. She's the founder of Discovery Play with Littles.

Here's just some of what we talk about in this much-requested-for episode:

• How we're now expecting so much more from our kids as early as kindergarten, how this is affecting kids, and how to cope as parents
• TWO common things that many people believe are good for kids, but are actually not helpful (and are stressing kids and parents out!)
• The ONE thing kids really need to learn before kindergarten - and it's not the alphabet!
• and more!

Links mentioned in the episode and other helpful links:

• Discovery Play With Littles
• Super Kid Adventures - Mission: Perseverance by Elizabeth Manly
• The Discerning Parenting Resource Library, which includes a guide on preparing your child to learn to read
• Toddler Talking: Boost Your Child's Language and Brain Development in Three Easy Steps by Dr. Victoria Ang-Nolasco
• Learning Through Play by Dr. Victoria Ang-Nolasco

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