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Separation Routine
Role play with your child going to school or a family child care home.
Gather a baby doll and a diaper bag.
Tell your child,“Let’s pretend to take baby to school. What should we bring with
us? Let’s pack baby’s bag.”
Pretend to drive or walk to the school. Say “hi” to the teacher and put away
baby’s things.
Ask your child,“What is baby’s favorite toy? Who will she play with?”
Have your child say goodbye to the baby with a big kiss, leave and then come
back to pick up the baby.
Reassure your child that this is just how Mommy or Daddy takes her to school
and then picks her up after she plays with toys and friends.
No, Silly!
During a short car ride, play this game with your child.
Make up several silly questions, such as,“Do we eat our socks for dinner? Do we
take a bath with our coats on?”
Show your child how to shake his head back and forth and say,“No, Silly!” in
response to each nonsense question.
Older twos may be able to ask their own silly questions to which you will both
shake your heads and answer “No, Silly!”
This game gives “tenacious twos” many opportunities to say “No!” in a situation
without conflict!
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