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quickly. when it is time to go, even if it is as hard for you as it is for the child
, leave without fanfare. say goodbye
, give one last kiss or hug, remind them you will be back soon, and leave. quickly! of all the tips, this is probably the simplest and the most important. your child is looking to you for how to react to the situation and if you are calm, happy, and confident, they will begin to feel that way, too. develop a goodbye ritual. developing a special goodbye with your child creates consistency, and it is also fun. a goodbye ritual is when you and your child say goodbye the ? read a book together then leave. ? draw a picture together then leave the picture with the child ? have the child wave at the window exact same way each day. ?is routine can make the child feel comfortable when you leave and confident you will return. separation anxiety is age appropriate for children from infancy to around three years old. ?ese coping strategies can help both you and your child feel at ease when it is time to leave him with a caregiver. in time, children do outgrow their anxiety over separation. most parents will tell you that one day, they are surprised to find their child happily walks into school without shedding a tear, while they themselves still tear up a little. ? ? give one last kiss and one last hug ? sing a goodbye song ? give her kisses to keep in her pocket for later and ask for some for your pocket goodbye rituals creating a goodbye ritual with your child can help give him a sense of comfort because he knows what to expect. he will feel safe in his surroundings and have confidence his parents will return, as always. here are some ideas to start your own goodbye ritual. february 2017 | brparents.com 59
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