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Saying Hello and Saying Goodbye: Transitions and Young Children

Registration suggested by calling 781-662-2722.

Whether it's the morning daycare drop-off, or a few hours with a babysitter or grandmother, waving goodbye as our child weeps can be challenging for both child and parent. Yet at the other end of the day, the same child may ignore us or throw a tantrum when it's time to go home!

This workshop will remind us of the valuable life lessons that toddlers and preschoolers learn from these experiences of separation and reunion. We will discuss the dos and don'ts of drop-offs, and how we can help children---and parents---feel more comfortable and confident through the normal transitions of everyday life. Facilitated by Debbie Weinstock-Savoy, PhD, LICSW.

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