Separation

Tips for Dealing with Separation during Infancy

*Understand and manage your own anxiety.

*Provide situations that will give your baby practice separating.

*Play peek-a-boo

*Prepare yourself for the daily separation of going to work.

*Establish a routine at bedtime and for other separations.

*Develop a good-bye routine with your baby, including always saying good-bye.

*Discuss concerns with your child care provider.

*Remember:  your baby’s tears will stop when you leave, and

he/she will turn their attention to the person he/she is with.

*Feel free to check in during the day, we are always around to help you with whatever you need.