The Hardest Goodbyes should be said with smiles!

The first day of preschool is a big milestone for both the child and the parent. It can be a very fun yet very anxious experience for both. Separation anxiety is normal at this stage because until now your child has constantly been around you – at home or wherever you go, now suddenly they will be away from you for a couple of hours daily. At H3 Preschools, we understand that this initial transition is a very tough time, and so we try our best to make it a smoother experience for both children and parents.

Going to preschool is a completely new experience for your child. New faces, new routines, new activities and new caregivers, all of this can feel very overwhelming for them. At H3 Preschools, the best preschool in Gujarat, we understand this feeling. Here are a few tips on how you can ease your child’s and also your own anxiety related to this new step.

• Prepare!
  Take your child to visit the preschool with you even before their first day. Tell them about all the exciting things they’ll do, show them all the cool places, make them meet the teachers so they can see that this will be a fun change for them.
  
  
• Make a Bye Bye Routine
  Having a bye bye routine makes your child more comfortable, and lets them understand that you will not be with them for a couple of hours. The Bye Bye routine can be a special hug, a small rhyme or high fives to make them feel comfortable while leaving.
  
  
• Start Small
  Separation for ten to fifteen minutes like when you step out of the house for a short grocery run can make your child accustomed to being away from you for short periods of time. Eventually when they transition to going to preschool, the separation will not be as difficult.
  
  
• Positive Reinforcement
  Always talk about the positives of going to preschool with your child. Constantly remind them of the new friends they will make, the new cool activities they will get to do and the new teachers they will
  meet.
  
  
• Talk about feelings
  Acknowledge the fact that your child feels anxious, and let them know that it is okay. Reassure them that you will be back in a couple of hours to pick them up, and they will not even realise that so much time has passed.
  
  
• Stay Calm
  If your child is able to read the anxiety that you are feeling it will make them even more nervous. Instead always project calmness and confidence, so your child feels like there is nothing to be scared about.

Separation anxiety is normal, and it is temporary. With time, both you and your child will be accustomed to this new routine and will not feel so scared. H3 Preschools, with our proven curriculum known to be the best in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, is committed to creating a warm and nurturing environment that feels like home. Our loving teachers and staff always make your child comfortable, safe and cared for.

H3 Preschool believes in a perfect transition and it doesn’t forget the values, that’s why we welcome your child with the Aksharabhyasam rituals, giving prime importance to tradition and roots, for an auspicious beginning and learning journey ahead!

Choose H3 Preschools for your child’s holistic development and growth. Contact us today to take the next step in your child’s life with our exceptional support.