Q: I mind a little girl who has very little respect for books and toys. Of course she is only nearly three, but the other children I care for rarely damage things. What can I do to help her be more careful?
A: Learning to care for the world and everything in it is becoming increasingly important for each and every one of us.
Tidying up and taking care of possessions doesn't need to be a chore or to cause frayed tempers. In fact, with this age group, it can be very enjoyable if you engage the child's interest and imagination by teaching her a variety of games and pleasant rituals that show in a motivating and satisfying way how things are done.
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