Preschool children are busy learning about the world around them. They ask lots of questions and they love to imitate adults. They are learning to share and take turns (even though they don't always want to). Sometimes they want to play with others and sometimes they want to be alone.

Preschoolers can also be quite independent. They like to try new things and often take risks not knowing or fully realizing the consequences. They may try to shock you at times by using "forbidden words." Getting attention is fun, being ignored is not.

Preschoolers like to make decisions for themselves because it makes them feel important. They may also get carried away and become rather bossy. Preschoolers have lots of energy - sometimes more energy than adults! They play hard, fast and furious; then they tire suddenly and get cranky and irritable. Preschoolers spend a lot of time learning how to get along with others. "Best friends" are very important, but such friendships are brief and may only last a few minutes. Hurt feelings (and sometimes swift kicks) are part of the learning process too.