7 Tips on How to Survive Separation Anxiety
Getting some time away on a date night or for some errands can be much harder when your child has separation anxiety. Below are some tips for how to prepare your kiddos for a babysitter’s arrival.
TIP 1: Show them the sitter’s picture if available. Talk about her and how fun she will be!
TIP 2: Ask them what they love the most about having a babysitter. Provide ideas if necessary like fun games, time outside, playing, etc.
TIP 3: Talk about what will happen when the babysitter arrives and how you will leave. Be specific and follow it to a tee! Keep it short and sweet!
TIP 4: Remind your child that if they get sad while you are away they can look at pictures or write you a note. Another idea is to leave them kisses in their hands that they store in their pockets for later.
TIP 5: Stay positive! Make sure to smile, talk about how much fun they will have and how great it will be to hear about their time when you return.
TIP 6: The more you practice the easier it gets. Being consistent and predictable helps your child with cues on what will come next which diminishes the anxiety.
TIP 7: Keep your promise on when you will return. If you return to “check-in” it will only extend the anxiety.
About SeekingSitters Boulder and Fort Collins:
SeekingSitters Boulder and Fort Collins is a locally owned, insured and bonded, on-demand sitting referral service, where we do all of the work for our members and sitters. We provide full time, part-time, occasional and last minute sitting requests in Boulder, Fort Collins and surrounding cities. Sitters are approved via an extensive interviewing and in-depth background screening process for everyone's safety. Sitters come to your home or place of business dressed professionally and prepared with activities for the children. SeekingSitters also takes care of group events, weddings, corporate programs, hotel babysitting, pet sitting, house sitting and study support. Payment is via credit card for your convenience! Simply log into your SeekingSitters account, request a sitter based on your schedule, and leave the rest to us!
Membership Advantages:
• Exceptional Service – SeekingSitters is a safe and reliable service with locations across the country. When travelling you can still have the flexibility and service you need.
• Continuous Staffing – of Contract Professional Sitters to meet family needs.
• Local Owner – we do all the work for you!
• Extreme Background Screenings – on all applicants before accepting them to the babysitter team.
• Sitter Requests – can be made online and by phone for convenient scheduling.
• Meet the Sitters – online sitter profiles and photos with member feedback.
• Payment & Tracking – of all babysitting services are easy with the use of your credit card. No need to stop at the ATM on your way home.
Questions? Please contact Ashley Haas today at ashley.haas@seekingsitters.com or 970-443-5444
