| Separation anxiety is the biggest problem which | | | | visible in your actions and voice so that your child |
| every child going to a day care experiences at | | | | feels comfortable too and feels secured that you |
| some point of time. Many parents find it really | | | | are there for him. |
| comfortable leaving their child at a day care | | | | Very often, your tiny tot starts off with his usual |
| centre while they head to work as they do not | | | | tantrums even before reaching the day care |
| have time to take proper care of their tiny tot in | | | | centre. Though day care issues can affect the |
| the morning rush. However, it is your duty to | | | | environment at your place, you have to device |
| make your child feel secured while you leave him | | | | ways to keep it under control. Start being |
| her at the day care centre so that they are not | | | | consistent! Stick to the schedule that you have |
| affected by the fear of separation. You need to | | | | chalked out. Do not look up for ways to jump |
| come up with innovative ideas for this purpose. | | | | over your chores that you have planned. This |
| Though many children enjoy the new | | | | would make it more difficult for your child to pass |
| environment and the company of other kids, | | | | through the transition phase. Tell your child stories |
| there are still many children who suffer from | | | | about day care centers and what usually happens |
| separation anxiety. Your first goal should be | | | | there. Explain it to him why you have to leave |
| understand your child's needs and fears. You need | | | | him there. Assure him that you will be back once |
| to be able to distinguish between bad behavior | | | | you are done with your work. Get books on day |
| and separation anxiety. You need to give your | | | | care stories from the local library and read it out |
| child to pass through this transition phase. | | | | to him at bedtime. Spend as much time as you |
| The first person a child looks forward to when he | | | | can with him when you are home. |
| she is feeling uncomfortable is his/her parent. It is | | | | The transition phase can last up to two weeks or |
| your duty to free your child of all the fears and | | | | more depending mainly on your child. In case you |
| anxieties in his/her mind. You need to make sure | | | | think he/she is showing very serious reactions |
| that you spend quality time with your child before | | | | while dropping him off, than what used to be |
| and after your children are back from the day | | | | there previously, it is an indication that you may |
| care centre. This is a good way to make your | | | | have to call off the facility as soon as possible. If |
| child feel relaxed and comfortable. In case you are | | | | you stay back and take a look at your child's day |
| not comfortable and anxious about leaving your | | | | care activities, you are sure to get a clearer |
| child at a day care centre, he/she is most likely to | | | | picture of what your child is up to. You can then |
| sense the anxiousness. You must prepare | | | | decide whether to leave your child at the day |
| yourself and be confident about leaving your child | | | | care centre or to take care of him/her yourself. |
| at a day care centre. Your confidence must be | | | | |