Birthday parties are a big deal!
Let your child to play a part in the planning, but keep the celebration low key.
It’s time to decide if your child is ready for kindergarten.
His preschool teacher can help, as can the school.
If he’s heading to school, he’ll need a prekindergarten checkup (and up-to-date immunizations).
Getting him to bed nice and early is also good prep.
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