5 Tricks To Prevent Farewells Between Parents And Children.

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5 Tricks To Prevent Farewells Between Parents And Children From Turning Into The End Of The World


There’s nothing harder for parents than saying goodbye to their children. It may be a short goodbye, something as ordinary as leaving them at their grandma’s house or child care. However, we put off the moment as long as we can, torturing not only our children, but ourselves as well.

By using these 5 tricks, you’ll minimize the psychological impact on your kids and even yourself. Follow them and notice the results.

1. Act like the farewell is a natural thing.

There’s nothing worse for a child than an anticipated separation and a tiresome drill with overused expressions, such as “I’m going to miss you all day”. Treat your child like any other human being who has his/her own routine. Say goodbye knowing that you’ll see your kid again at the end of the day. He/she is going to child care, not to war.

2. When you say goodbye, leave.

Prolonged goodbyes or even saying farewell 2 or 3 times generate a feeling of anxiety, which can develop into traumas or insecurities that will affect their development.

3. A good moment to leave is after a nap or meal.

Don’t leave your children while they are sleeping, that’ll make things worse. However, if you leave right when they’re beginning their routine again after a good sleep or eating a nice meal, their stress will reduce substantially.

4. Come up with a farewell routine.

It may be a hug, or holding each other by the hand. This emotional signal will prepare your child for a period away from you.

5. If you tell them you’ll be back at 5, follow through with it.

You’ll generate unnecessary anxiousness, if you don’t follow through on what you say. One thing is texting your husband to say you’re arriving when you’re just leaving, lying to your child is another thing. Follow these tips and you’ll see how the farewell stops being a traumatic event.