They\u2019ll cry. They\u2019ll throw tantrums. They\u2019ll play sick (if they\u2019re old enough to understand the nifty tricks of the trade).<\/p>\n
Worse; they might even force you to take them out of the day care should they decide to get really stubborn.<\/p>\n
No one said the transition would come easy.<\/p>\n
But you can help your little one adjust better to their upcoming daycare routine by following these tips:<\/p>\n
If possible, implement the day care\u2019s plan at your home at least a week before your child starts their group care program. For example, if the class would eat the lunch at 12 pm and nap at 1 pm, try adjusting your home schedule to match.<\/p>\n
The idea?<\/p>\n
This will help the rhythms of the preschool days feel more natural to your child once they start attending it.<\/p>\n
Reach out to the day care\u2019s staff and arrange some visits in advance. This way, your child can get to know their new surroundings and acclimatize to it.<\/p>\n
Note: If you see your child adapting very quickly to the day care, avoid going with the full period of integration since it\u2019s not needed.<\/p>\n
That is, if they\u2019re old enough to learn.<\/p>\n
Take our word; they\u2019re going to need them\u2014skills.<\/p>\n
Plus, it will help them make feel less anxious when you are not around to get their work done for them.<\/p>\n
And which parent does not want their kids to become independent?<\/p>\n
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