Staylistening, with Raluca Dobre Occasionally, since he started kindergarten, my middle son has cried, clung to me and asked me not to leave. His separation anxiety would last for two or three days in a row and I felt quite sad … Continue reading
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A Teacher’s Kind Response to Toddler Crying at School Inspires Parent
By Andrea McCracken As a parent, it can be difficult to remain objective and detached from the emotional storm cloud that erupts in our children. When my 6-year-old becomes emotional, it’s easy for me to be caught up in her … Continue reading
A New Approach to Separation Anxiety in Class
In most daycare and preschools, parents are encouraged to make drop off brief. A quick kiss or hug and then out the door. But not in Shelley Macy’s classes. She makes efforts to welcome each parent warmly, and tries not … Continue reading
Meet The Preschool Teachers That Listen to Kids
Imagine you had a teacher that listened, really listened, when you were upset at school. In daycare and pre-school settings, there are many cries for many reasons. Children missing parents. Children that the bathroom and don’t know how to ask. Children … Continue reading
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