Herald 20190115

Helping a little one adjust to child care
You’ve just started your child in care. It’s the first day however things go wrong and your child
protests loudly when it’s time for you to say good bye..
Here are a few tips from the careforkids.com.au website:
• Prepare your child by talking to them in
advance, talk to them about where they will be
going and what they will be doing.
• Take your child to visit the provider or carer's
home on a few occasions before you need to leave
them for the first time. Show your child where
they will be going. Answer questions openly and
honestly reassuring them that everything is OK.
• Arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of time so you
can help your child settle into an activity before you
have to head off to work. They are less likely to
protest your departure if they are having fun and
involved with an activity.
• Familiar objects such as a favourite stuffed
animal or security blanket should be on hand. It
may be easier for them to adjust having a favoured
toy when feeling anxious or upset.
• Allocate enough time so you aren't rushing to
sign in and settle your child into an activity.
• Pay attention to your body language when
saying good bye. If you're feeling uncertain, you
could be conveying your own anxiety to your child.
• Resist the temptation to sneak out while
your child isn't looking. You'll simply create more
problems for you both. Fearing you're going to
disappear again, your child may not want to let you
out of sight for a minute – even when you are at
home.
• If your child reacts strongly see if your partner
or a trusted friend can drop them off instead. They
might actually be protesting your departure more
than the particular child care environment.
• Ask your child's carer if they can provide
insights about the problem. For instance maybe
the child doesn't like one of the other children in
the group or has difficulty settling down for a nap.
• Consistency is important. Avoid making other
changes to your child's routine while getting used
to a new care arrangement. For example this
would not be a good time to move them from a
cot to a bed.
• Accept the fact that it takes time for young
children to adjust to a new child care setting and
some children take longer than others.
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