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Visit the caregiver's home or the
child care center with your child at least once before you begin regularly
scheduled care. Stay with your child during this visit and allow enough time
for the child to meet the caregiver and assistants, and to explore the new
surroundings. |
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Share details about your child's
habits, likes, dislikes and fears with the caregiver an any assistants. Be
sure to discuss any area that is causing your child to feel uneasy. |
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Recognize that parents as will as
children can suffer separation anxiety. You and your child will both find it
easier to adjust to a new situation if you practice patience and stick to a
regular routine. |
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Talk with your child about the new
experiences he or she can expect. focus on the positive areas of interest to
your child, such as other children the same age or regularly scheduled special
activities |
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Read children's books to your
child that deal with working families an other children's feelings about
adjusting to child care |
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Encourage your child to discuss
his or her feelings with your. Throughout your discussions with your child,
maintain a positive attitude about the new experience and its benefits. |
