Prepare for days you will be gone

  Today's post will be short but important as I am headed out of town.  When you are planning a trip for a day or an extended amount of time, be sure to give as much warning as possible.  Mark it on the calendar. Discuss who will be there in your place.  Let the child/children know you have left detailed plans about the routines and plans.  Most of all be sure they know when you will be back and that the trip has nothing to do with them.  If you do these things, you can go knowing they will be calm and ready to continue while you are away.