Traveling and attachment parenting
You probably can’t imagine leaving your precious little one overnight, much less for several days at a time. Sometimes it happens that you must, however. There are some ways to make things easier for your child in your absence.
Video tape yourself reading a few of his or her favorite books and have their care giver show them the video at bedtime or if they are missing you. Sing favorite songs or leave the same good night message that you say at bedtime each night.
Leave one of your familiar shirts or sweaters with your child to hold or to sleep with.
If your child can be kept in your home with a caregiver let your caregiver know your routine and have him or her stick to it as closely as possible.
Phone your child so they can talk to you.
Most of all don’t worry or feel guilty! Leave your child with a happy good-bye, not a teary or nervous one. They pick up on that.
August 29th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Those are all good tips.