One Way to Make Necessary Separations More Tolerable for Toddlers

question 122

Multiple Choice

One way to make necessary separations more tolerable for toddlers and to reduce their separation distress is to

• A) prepare the child in advance for the separation
• B) provide the child with a detailed explanation about where "Mommy" is going and when she is likely to return
• C) provide the child with a brief explanation about where "Mommy" is going and when she is likely to return
• D) prepare the child in advance for the separation and provide the child with a detailed explanation about where "Mommy" is going and when she is likely to return
• E) prepare the child in advance for the separation and provide the child with a brief explanation about where "Mommy" is going and when she is likely to return

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