064: When Saying Goodbye is Hard
In this solo episode with me, we talk about what to do when saying goodbye is hard. Whether it’s school drop-offs or leaving our kids with a babysitter, I’m sharing my strategies for making this transition much easier on both you and...
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Show Notes
In this solo episode with me, we talk about what to do when saying goodbye is hard.
Whether it’s school drop-offs or leaving our kids with a babysitter, I’m sharing my strategies for making this transition much easier on both you and your kids.
We go into:
- [2:00] Three ways to problem solve why saying goodbye is hard for kids
- [4:55] Considering who does the drop off
- [7:15] Coming up with a goodbye ritual
- [9:30] How to make the goodbye easier
- [13:00] Best practices when it comes to saying goodbye
- [15:30] Talking to children about the moment of goodbye
Resources mentioned in this episode
- www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling
- Anxiety strategies
- Deborah MacNamara handout
- Owl Babies by Martin Waddell
- Episode 35: Three Skills to Protect Our Kids’ Mental Health with Lynn Lyons
- Episode 45: Membership Q&A – How to Help Anxious Kids in Real Life Scenarios with Lynn Lyons
Connect with Sarah Rosensweet
- On Instagram
- On Facebook
- https://www.sarahrosensweet.com
- Book a short consult or coaching session call
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