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MissAnn 10:54 AM 08-10-2011
Everyone gave such good replies....I have nothing to add but to encourage you to use all of the above advice.

I had a dad who would bring his son and another DC kid. The other DC kid walked right into my house with no problem. The dad and his son were out in the car.....crying....for 15 minutes. He then came in with his son....plopped himself on the couch and cried.....holding on to his son....bawling. I was embarrassed for him! I told the dad.....he is feeding off YOUR anxiety. You need to let him know this is a positive experience and that you will see him after work. Give him a quick goodbye and leave. The boy was 5 years old! Now, I talk to every parent about quick goodbyes and how they are better for ALL. If a parent makes a big deal out of "goodbyes"....what message does that send the child? That this is a big scary place? That the parents don't trust me? It's a huge set up for failure.....

But....you already know that....that's why you are nipping it in the bud! Good luck!
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