Separation between parents and children is always harder on the parents.
Spending a few days apart and sleeping away from home is a necessary stage in growing up. It encourages independence in children, and in such situations, they become more socially mature, decisive, and experienced.
Overnight stays at kindergarten are becoming increasingly popular these days.
After a long week, parents have the opportunity to relax and unwind, while giving their children a pajama party at kindergarten. An overnight stay is especially exciting for the little ones, as for some of them it is the first time they are away from their parents.
They spend the night in a familiar and pleasant environment with their friends and teachers.
What makes this particularly fun is that sleeping at kindergarten always involves a fun theme. Themed gatherings are carried out through various creative activities, play, and socializing, and end with a bedtime story.
When you offer your child the chance to sleep over at kindergarten, at first the child may feel uneasy and uncertain.
Let them think about whether they can be without mom and dad and if they’ll manage on their own. Children will often ask if you’ll come pick them up. What you, as a parent, can do is help alleviate their fears, encourage them to believe in their abilities, and show them that they can dress themselves, brush their teeth, eat, and so on.
This way, you’ll boost their confidence and belief in themselves.
Prepare them by explaining what they’ll do while you’re away—that their friends and teachers will be waiting at kindergarten, that they’ll go to the cinema, organize karaoke, costume parties, and other fun activities, depending on the theme of the pajama party.
Some parents might not want their child to stay overnight at kindergarten, thinking it’s selfish and feeling guilty for not spending that time with their child, using it instead for themselves.
However, parenting is a complex task—it demands a lot of energy, time, attention, sacrifice, and willpower. On the other hand, parents also need to build careers, nurture friendships and family relationships, so the desire for personal time is not selfish, nor does it make you a bad parent.
Fulfilled and content parents are better role models for their children.