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Separation Anxiety at Nursery Drop-Off: What It Is and How to Help
The weeping face at the nursery gate is one of the most emotionally difficult experiences of early parenthood. The parent walks away to the sound of t...
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How to Reduce Your Child's Anxiety Before Starting Daycare
Some children approach the prospect of starting daycare with curiosity or enthusiasm. Others are apprehensive, anxious, or clearly worried. Understand...
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How to Introduce the Idea of Daycare to a Young Child
At some point before a child starts daycare, parents face the question of how to talk about it. Do you mention it weeks in advance, or just days befor...
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Settling Into Childcare: Strategies for a Smoother Transition
Starting nursery or childcare is one of the biggest transitions of early childhood, for children and parents alike. Some children seem to walk in and...
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Starting Nursery: How to Help Your Baby or Toddler Settle In
Starting nursery — or any new childcare setting — is a significant transition for a baby or toddler, and how it is managed in the first days and weeks...
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Choosing Childcare: Types, What to Look For, and How to Decide
Choosing childcare is one of the most practically and emotionally significant decisions parents of young children face. The combination of cost, avail...
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