{"id":160000000211,"date":"2020-05-01T18:23:49","date_gmt":"2020-05-01T18:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/charlotte\/?p=160000000211"},"modified":"2020-05-01T18:23:49","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T18:23:49","slug":"how-to-get-a-preschool-child-to-start-something-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/charlotte\/2020\/05\/01\/how-to-get-a-preschool-child-to-start-something-new\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get a Preschool Child to Start Something New"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-160000000212 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/charlotte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2020\/05\/Trying-Something-New.jpg\" alt=\"How to Get a Preschool Child to Start Something New at Kids 'R' Kids Charlotte, preschool, daycare, childcare\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether it\u2019s eating vegetables they\u2019ve previously rejected or learning how to swim as the weather warms up, there are countless \u201cfirsts\u201d for your child to experience. Here is how you can motivate your preschooler to try new things.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Get cooking.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your child has been reluctant to eat that mysterious green vegetable you\u2019ve placed on their dinner plate, try incorporating them into the cooking process. From washing the veggies to plating them up, your little one will familiarize himself with this new type of food, making the tasting process much smoother.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Introduce your child to music, art, or sports they\u2019ve never been exposed to.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your little one isn\u2019t particularly loving basketball or baseball, teach them about the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/jumpbunch.com\/over-70-different-activities\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">wide variety of sports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that exist, and find the one that sparks their interest! Even listening to new genres of music can inspire your youngster to try new things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Allow your preschooler to take on small increments of responsibility at home.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Inviting them to help you feed the pets in the morning or asking them for help straightening up the pillows on the couch will encourage them to take initiative in their daily lives. Plus, the extra responsibility and independence will boost your child\u2019s confidence and encourage them to tackle any goal they set.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re unsure what\u2019s holding your little one back from trying new things, encourage them to share their fears with you and reassure them that they can overcome these challenges. While some children acclimate to changes effortlessly, others are reluctant to step out of their comfort zone. Remember to be patient and supportive as your preschooler explores new skills and hobbies. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you enjoyed this blog and want to read more, click below for our blog from last month!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/charlotte\/2020\/02\/24\/how-to-raise-a-preschool-scientist\/\"><b>How to Raise a Preschool Scientist<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Want to learn more about<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidsrkidscharlotte.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Charlotte<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> located in Charlotte, North Carolina? Our mission is to provide secure, nurturing, and educational environments for children ages 6 weeks \u2013 12 years. We help children to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. 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