Gurnee Park District issued the following announcement on Oct. 11.
Sue McDougle, Preschool Manager - If your child is ready to make friends, learn and have fun. This means, they're ready for what's next! Whether heading to school, day care, sports or activities, a new place and new people can contain some anxious moments for both children and parents.
How to adjust to a new place or routine:
- Know that your child's ability to be independent can enhance their current relationships
- You will enjoy hearing about their new accomplishments
- Avoid showing strong emotion in front of your child. Some children become upset when they see this
- New activities, school or daycare is an opportunity for you to meet others as well
Join us and Warren Township Youth and Family Services for a FREE parent workshop on October 18 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Viking Park. FREE childcare will be available. Click to RSVP.
The workshop offers guidelines for parents to help the separation experience go smoothly. Parents will leave knowing that what they do can help separation process. In addition, more strategies will be shared for helping parents who may be struggling with separating from their child. Please know that by RSVPing for this event assists us in providing appropriate coverage for childcare.Childcare during this event is FREE to those who attend.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Gurnee Park District
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