Thursday 21 April 2011

9 steps to deal with separation anxiety -_-"


  1. Practice separation. Leave your child with a caregiver for brief periods and short distances at first.
  2. Schedule separations after naps or feedings. Babies are more susceptible to separation anxiety when they’re tired or hungry.
  3. Develop a “goodbye” ritual. Rituals are reassuring and can be as simple as a special wave through the window or a goodbye kiss.  Kiss and hug your baby when you leave and tell him where you're going and when you'll be back, but don't prolong your goodbyes. And, resist the urge to sneak out the back door
  4. Keep familiar surroundings when possible and make new surroundings familiar. Have the sitter come to your house. When your child is away from home, let him or her bring a familiar object.
  5. Have a consistent primary caregiver. If you hire a caregiver, try to keep him or her on the job.
  6. Leave without fanfare. Tell your child you are leaving and that you will return, then go—don’t stall.
  7. Minimize scary television. Your child is less likely to be fearful if the shows you watch are not frightening.
  8. Try not to give in. Reassure your child that he or she will be just fine—setting limits will help the adjustment to separation.
  9. Let your baby get comfortable. Ask a new sitter to visit and play with your baby several times before leaving them alone for the first time. For your first real outing, ask the sitter to arrive about 30 minutes before you depart so that she and the baby can be well engaged before you step out the door. Employ the same approach at a daycare center or at your nursery, church, or health club.

*Data sourced from helpguide.org

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