• A B C D E F G H I J K L M N 0 P R S T U V Y
  • A B C D E F G H I J K L M N 0 P R S T U V Y
  • Friday 30 August 2013

    What if my child has difficulty saying good-bye when I leave him?

    Many children, especially those three years old and under, have
    a difficult time leaving their parents. Your child may want to say 
    good-bye several times, or she may cry. Don’t threaten her or say, 
    “Be good and stop crying,” or “Be a big girl.” She needs support, 
    not pressure. You might be able to eliminate some of her anxiety 
    by letting her bring along a favorite toy or blanket. Try arriving at 
    school fifteen minutes early so you can spend more time with her 
    before you go. Or give her a special little treat when she gets in the 
    car, or a “love” note or picture to carry into school with her.

    How can I choose the best child-care center or nursery school for my child?


     Every child-care center and nursery school is different, and parents
    have to search carefully to find a good place for their child. Schools
    might claim (as Montessori, Waldorf, co-op, traditional, and religious
    schools do) that their programs are based on familiar philosophies,
    but parents have to see how the philosophies are actually
    implemented. The personalities of staff members, the physical
    layout, and the day-to-day schedules are what determine a school
    or center’s quality. The only way for parents to make an informed
    choice is to observe a number of programs.