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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, it took me a while to learn this, but here it is: Model for your child what is best for your child. So, instead of saying: "Larlo! Oh no! We are so sad Sammy isn't in your class! We will try to see Sammy whenever we can! It will be ok, I promise!" Say this instead: "We are so excited that you are in Ms. Smith's class! We can't wait to make new friends! YAY!" If Larlo asks about Sammy, say "Sammy is a good friend! We will Zoom with him on Friday at 4. Yay!"[/quote] I agree with this so long as you also give space to allow your child to express sadness, disappointment, fear of loss of friend, whatever negative emotion they may be feeling. It's important to do both (allow child to have and express any negative feelings/offer empathy AND find the good part of whatever situation is at hand), IMO.[/quote]
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