Anxiety Of Separation – Dealing With The Situation, The Daycare Way…

Separation anxiety is the biggest problem which every child going to a daycare experiences at some point of time. Many parents find it really comfortable leaving their child at a daycare centre while they head to work as they do not have time to take proper care of their tiny tot in the morning rush. However, it is your duty to make your child feel secured while you leave him/her at the daycare centre so that they are not affected by the fear of separation. You need to come up with innovative ideas for this purpose.

Though many children enjoy the new environment and the company of other kids, there are still many children who suffer from separation anxiety. Your first goal should be understand your child’s needs and fears. You need to be able to distinguish between bad behavior and separation anxiety. You need to give your child to pass through this transition phase.

The first person a child looks forward to when he/she is feeling uncomfortable is his/her parent. It is your duty to free your child of all the fears and anxieties in his/her mind. You need to make sure that you spend quality time with your child before and after your children are back from the daycare centre. This is a good way to make your child feel relaxed and comfortable. In case you are not comfortable and anxious about leaving your child at a daycare centre, he/she is most likely to sense the anxiousness. You must prepare yourself and be confident about leaving your child at a daycare centre. Your confidence must be visible in your actions and voice so that your child feels comfortable too and feels secured that you are there for him.

Very often, your tiny tot starts off with his usual tantrums even before reaching the daycare centre. Though daycare issues can affect the environment at your place, you have to device ways to keep it under control. Start being consistent! Stick to the schedule that you have chalked out. Do not look up for ways to jump over your chores that you have planned. This would make it more difficult for your child to pass through the transition phase. Tell your child stories about daycare centers and what usually happens there. Explain it to him why you have to leave him there. Assure him that you will be back once you are done with your work. Get books on daycare stories from the local library and read it out to him at bedtime. Spend as much time as you can with him when you are home.

The transition phase can last up to two weeks or more depending mainly on your child. In case you think he/she is showing very serious reactions while dropping him off, than what used to be there previously, it is an indication that you may have to call off the facility as soon as possible. If you stay back and take a look at your child’s daycare activities, you are sure to get a clearer picture of what your child is up to. You can then decide whether to leave your child at the daycare centre or to take care of him/her yourself.

About the Author

Abhishek runs his own successful Daycare and he has got some great Daycare Secrets up his sleeves! Download his FREE 66 Pages Ebook, “Understanding Daycare Inside Out!” from his website http://www.Better-Parent.com/480/index.htm . Only limited Free Copies available.

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