My 4 yr old will be going to preschool for the first time in the fall. She is very clingy, how can I help her?

Question

My 4 yr old will be going to preschool for the first time in the fall. She is very clingy, how can I help her?

Answer 1

well u know this thing always happen the key to this kind of things is to remain firm, most of kids are very attached to their mothers and they use to cry when they go for the very first time to school u dont need to worry, i am a teacher and i can assure u that this will only happen on the first week, 2 at the most, dont take her/him back home ok cause if u do then she/he will know that crying she/he will go back home with mommy ok, pls let me know how did u go ok, this is my email [e-mail] and if there is anything else i can do for u let me know

Answer 2

Totito is right.  No matter how hard it is, and trust me, it will be hard.  Especially day one.  But no matter how hard it is, stand firm and walk out the door without her.

She will adjust very well to the school, and soon will start crying when it's time to come home.  The only thing you have to check out first is the school itself.  Get references.  Credentials.  A piece of paper on the wall doesn't give a person the emotion to hug your child and make her feel special when you leave.  Make sure you are at the right facility first.

Ask for references, talk to other parents, talk to friends of the teachers.  It could be the difference between your childs happiness or her outstanding fear.

GOOD LUCK!!  And remember, stay strong.  It d**n near rips your heart out having to leave them crying, but it will get easier.  And she may not cry at all. She may see the other kids and toys and think "Hey, cool.  Catch you later mom":  If there is the chance to go there with her before leaving her, that might help too.  Just so she can meet the teachers and other kids with you, not just dumped on strangers.  (In her eyes)

Answer 3

Try to find some other parents in your area that have children her age.  Set up play dates, both in your house and other places.  Also, maybe a babysitter for a few hours here and there.  She needs to begin to explore playing with others and know that she will still be safe.  I start with you being there also and slowly letting her play on her own.  Good Luck!

Answer 4

The school may have times when future students are allowed to visit for short periods of time.  Sometimes they will do a special lunch with parents and child.  Check with the school and see when you can bring her to visit.

Answer 5

Try to take her to places where she can interact with other children, like Chuck E. Cheese, the park, check community calandars for kids activities, meet the neighborhood children and make play dates.

Answer 6

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