Independence!
Q. What can I do to keep my child from clinging to me and to foster her independence?
A. As strange as this may sound, be a detective during each time it happens. Then help your child through each individual situation.
Be a detective. Every time the problem happens, do your best to figure out what is disturbing or unpleasant for your child in the particular situation. If you can, do whatever you can to remove the problem. In most cases, staying with your child until he/she feels comfortable enough to join the group or play on his/her own will make all the difference in the world. Here are some common possible situations.
· A big family gathering
· A park or playground
· A children’s party
Good Green Fun!
Here is a fun green game from Make Your Own Preschool Games that will help build your child’s physical skills.
Moving and Dancing to the Music, p.62
Objective: To teach your child to get exercise and fun from music.
About the Game: Dance music is readily available on the radio.
How to Play: Turn the radio on to music with a good beat. Then have fun dancing. Feel free to copy each other, do different steps, or enjoy each other as dance partners.
Dr. Sally
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