P.S. First Day Tips
I think you already know what teachers recommend for a successful separation but I’ll quickly remind you just in case.
1. Kiss and go. Don’t linger – it makes it worse.
2. Talk about what will happen before it happens. (“I’m going to walk you to the line, we’ll do our goodbye, and I will leave for grocery shopping while you get to stay and have fun at school.”)
3. Be brave. I know it’s hard for us parents, too. Save your tears for the car or coffee with your friends so you don’t make things worse for your child.
4. Talk about it positively afterwards. (“What happened after I left? Did you go inside and get to work? What fun things did you do with your teacher?”)
More Information, Check out: http://imaginationsoup.net/2012/08/loving-ways-to-ease-school-separation-anxiety/