Separation Tips

Posted: Thursday, September 15, 2011

Those first few days of school may be a little rough on your child and on you. Here are some suggestions for helping good-byes go smoothly:

Prepare your child the night before school. Discuss what will happen on arrival.
Make the good-byes as brief as possible. Give each other one big hug and one big kiss; it is important to establish this routine. If your child is upset, the sooner you get out the door, the sooner he/she can start to recover. Some parents place an extra kiss in their child’s palm in case they need it later.
Do not wait for your child to become distracted and then sneak off.
Do not tell your child that you will be waiting right outside; this encourages your child to try to leave the classroom to get to you.
Model behavior for your child. If you are cheerful and mater-of-fact, it will be easier for your child as well.
If problems persist, try to find out if there is something bothering your child at school. Let the teacher know; perhaps it is something that is easily remedied.

Remember, this is a process and may take time. You will get through this process with love & firmness.

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