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Saying Goodbye
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How do I say goodbye to my child at daycare?
Saying Goodbye
When leaving your baby or child at daycare, it's better not to sneak away, even if it's tempting to avoid a big teary scene. Give baby a hug and a kiss and say a warm but firm goodbye. Your goodbye can be short and sweet; it doesn't have to be painfully drawn out. Baby or child may scream when they know you're leaving, but in the long run they feel more secure knowing that you respect their feelings and will cue them when you leave.
