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Getting Ready to Go: Giving Your Children the Tools to Cope |
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Every child has a different temperament and therefore handles transitions more or less easily. Going off to school, camp, or to a friend's house are other examples of transitions that might be difficult for some children. As in all these situations, the more routine, the better. This is especially true for very young children. |
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To find ways to help your children detach from one home and ease into their new environment, think about some of the things that would make you more comfortable if you had to uproot yourself regularly. |
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Ashley always brings her favorite slippers and a book she's been reading when she travels. Dave takes his laptop and works on the same projects wherever he goes. Karen has a traveling bag that always has the same travel items, so when she opens it up, she's got her home away from home. |
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To get you started thinking about things you do to feel comfortable when traveling or away from home, make a list of your own. |
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Some Tools to Help Your Kids with the Transition |
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Here are some ideas for helping your kids handle the transition from one parent to the other. You know your children best, so think hard about what makes sense for your family. |
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1. Make a calendar with your children. The calendar should include the highlights of their schedule, including all major activities and especially those times when they will be with the other parent. |
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