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Dealing With Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety is a normal part of a child’s development, but that doesn’t mean that it is easy. When your child experiences separation anxiety, it can make leaving your child at a child development center for the day extremely stressful. Fortunately, separation anxiety won’t last forever. In the meantime, here are some tips for dealing with separation anxiety from our child development center in Tustin, CA:

Communicate with their teachers

If your child is experiencing separation anxiety, their teacher is one of your best resources. First of all, our instructors are very experienced with helping children deal with separation anxiety, so they can give you advice on how to deal with it personally. You can also work with the teacher to form a strategy for dropping your child off that will be easiest.

Make a goodbye routine

Children thrive on consistency, so develop a routine when you drop them off so they can feel more at ease. This will also help them understand that you will always come back; just as you drop them off the same way every day, you will come back and pick them up every day. Try sitting down and participating in one activity with your child before you leave, then encouraging them to engage in an activity with their friends. Once they are engaged, give them a hug and a kiss, and then leave.

Remain calm

Children will pick up on any anxiety their parents have, so do your best to have a calm and reassuring demeanor. You know that your child will be fine when you leave them for the day at Adventures in Learning, so you should project this attitude. Do not hesitate to leave, as this will just be confusing for your child.

At Adventures in Learning, we understand that it can be stressful to leave your child at a child development center, but once it becomes routine, it will be easier to address and cope with separation anxiety. Contact us today to learn more about our child development center in Tustin, CA.