When my shy little girl started school a few weeks ago she was quite nervous about it. She kept telling me that she would miss her family during the day and that she, "just wanted to be with us!"To help ease her worries on the first day of school I talked to her quite a bit about how it doesn't matter where she is or who she is with...my heart is always with her. To drive this point home I drew a heart in the palm of her hand and told her that any time during the day that she felt uneasy she could look in her palm and know that Mommy was thinking of her.
I can NOT tell you how much this little gesture helped. Eva loved the heart in her hand and seemed to relax a bit knowing that she could look at it any time she wanted.
Just an idea to share should any of you need something to help your little ones feel more at peace when they are away from you!
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We just read a book from the library called "The Invisible String" by Patrice Karst? Kind of has the same type of theme. Check it out next time you are at the library.
This one ranks right up there with the night night potion...Great ideas Friend!
A great idea! It could be used for many different applications...thanks!
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