First week of school behind us

So starts another school year. It always brings back memories of those first days of school for my two children. Each were very different from each other. My daughter has always been a very independent child, so leaving her parents and bunnies at home wasn't a big challenge. She just turned and walked away from us at kindergarten, lol....

My son, however, wasn't that confident. Leaving his comfort blankets at home and mom were more of a challenge for him. I'm sure more than a few children out there last week struggled like my son did 7 years ago.

Things to make the transition easier:
-Do not move the blanket from where they left it in the morning before school. I can guarantee that your child  knows exactly where that blanket was left and probably been anticipating the reunion all day. It can be a little upsetting to come home and find out you've washed blankie or shifted it away while making the bed. It's best to let your child tuck their object away for the day, and leave it be for them

-Allow them some quiet time when they get home with their object. Some children may now have missed their blankets at all, others that was all they could think about as time drew to an end at school. Be considerate and let them take it at their pace. They may race home to make sure it's still there, or not be very concerned about it

In time, they'll become more comfort with being away from home and their blanket. Don't feel you have to rush it, let your child take it at their own pace, rather than cold turkey. That could cause a lot of stress for both of you.