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Separation Anxiety
Getting ready for the first day of child care!
Leaving your child in child care for the first time is a difficult step for both you and your child. I understand that this transition can be painful, and have put together a guide to help prepare you for your first day apart:
If your child has not had much interaction with other children or adults, join a playgroup or leave him with a sitter for several hours every week prior to enrollment.
Before the first day, visit the child care center with your child to familiarize her with the surroundings and with the staff members. (It might be best to check with the provider to see when would be a good time so that you won't visit during a hectic time.)
Give your child a simple explanation about why he is going to child care. It is important for him to understand why he will not be staying at home with Mommy or Daddy.
Send your child to child care with a favorite stuffed animal or toy to enhance her comfort level.
Talk about all the exciting things that your child will do at daycare that day.
During the first week, arrive 15 minutes earlly and join your child in play activities to help him become comfortable with his new surroundings.
Children tend to mirror their parent's attitude; do not cling to your child at drop-off time or act upset about leaving her there.
Healthy Habits for Healthy Living
Learning healthy behaviors at a young age is critical in building a foundation for a lifetime of healthy living. Here are some tips for teaching your child good habits early in life:
Exercise
Turn off the TV!
Set a good example for your children by exercising frequently.
Pick exercise activities you can include your children in, like bicycling, walking and outdoor games.
Eating
Always eat breakfast. Studies show that children who eat a nutritious breakfast perform better in school.
Pack your child a lunch low in fat and high in protein.
Give your child crackers as a snack instead of cookies.
Make healthy eating enjoyable. Form sandwiches and fruit into fun shapes or create frozen pops out of applesauce or yogurt.
Hygiene
Teach your children how to reduce germ transmission by covering their mouth when they sneeze, using tissues and washing their hands frequently.
Teach your children how to wash themselves thoroughly in the bathtub.
Set a good example by keeping a clean house free of dirt and germs.
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