Tag: separation anxiety in class

How Staylistening at Drop-Off Can Relieve Separation Anxiety

Thursday, January 19 2017 No Comments

Since he started kindergarten, my middle son has occasionally 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 about it and helpless about supporting him. All I could think to do was to extract myself with as

A New Approach to Separation Anxiety in Daycare and School

Tuesday, November 8 2016 No Comments

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 to rush them. “Warmth is a big deal to a child. They feel connected with