Ask Amy: How Do I Prepare My Kids for Leaving Them for the Weekend?
b'Leaving your kids for the first time in, well, forever? Getting anxious about how saying farewell will fly? A listener wrote in to say:\\n"My spouse and I are planning to leave our kids for the weekend for the first time (they\'re 6, 5, and 3). what\'s the best way to prepare them? 2 of my kids- yes, including the oldest- cry if I\'m going out to dinner.\\xa0We\'ll be leaving really early on Saturday morning- do I get them up to say goodbye? Is that a bad idea?\\xa0How long beforehand do I tell them- or is this something best addressed at the last minute?"\\nRebranding your trip as a special time for your kids may help assuage some of the anxiety they may feel at your leaving. Ultimately, these short trips away are a good reminder for you and your kids that they can be without you and still have a good time!\\nLinks!\\nSorry, Grownups, You Can\'t Go to School by Christina Geist https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9780593480328\\nSpecial thanks to our sponsors for this month:\\nFor trusted protection, choose Pampers, the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand. Download the Pampers Club App today to start earning rewards with every diaper & wipes purchase.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'