Sydney Says Goodbye: A story about Separation Anxiety

By: Sydney Brown Stories  20-Apr-2012
Keywords: Books, Childcare, Kindergarten

Sydney Says Goodbye is a story about separation anxiety, which can occur at the often stressful arrival time at an early childhood setting, such as childcare, kindergarten or preschool. This is a challenging time for all involved and this story can help children and adults to develop strategies to cope. This story will help you to open up conversations with your children about how they're feeling and what they're thinking. It's a wonderful opportunity for you to also share your thoughts and feelings with them. A valuable resource to help children develop resilience, coping strategies and empathy. Children will also learn that they can help their friends to feel better when they're sad and anxious. Enjoy sharing this heart-warming and sensitive story and its beautiful illustrations with your children. Support Notes are included in the back of the book to guide you, page-by-page, with questions and discussion points to help you through this difficult phase.

Keywords: Anxiety, Books, Childcare, Children, Creche, daycare, Kids, Kindergarten, Kindy, Parents, Playing, Preschool, resources, separation, Stories, Support, teachers

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