Helpful Hints for Parents:

 

  1. Bring your child to church regularly. Sometimes during the early years, there may be difficult periods of adjustments for your child. They may not want to stay in their class without you. Be patient. Talk about church and keep remarks positive. Staying away from church will not help their problem. Reassurance, plenty of love, and consistent attendance will most likely take care of the problem.

  2. If your preschooler is able to walk, allow him/her to walk to the door. This eases separation since the child is out of your arms.

  3. Avoid rushing the child on Sunday morning. A child can sense when someone is stressed and will act on that feeling.

  4. At the preschool counter, do not attempt to slip away from your child—little eyes and minds are quick. Tell them in a kind, firm voice that you are going, but will be back soon. Then leave immediately. If your child continues to be upset, we will page you. It will not be necessary for you to “check” on them between sessions. This will only upset them.

  5. Lovingly talk about going to church during the week. Go over the lesson that was discussed in Sunday School. Pray for your child’s teacher with them.

  6. Attempt to pick up your child quickly after the sessions so that they do not have to wait long after the others have gone. This will help them to avoid the “left” feeling. This is a demanding time for our leaders. Please kindly wait as we hustle to retrieve the children in a calm but timely manner.