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An September Note from Jill ☀️

September always feels like a reset. The air shifts, routines tighten up, and suddenly the pace of life changes. For families with young kids, that can bring both relief and overwhelm. Structure can help kids thrive, but too much change at once can rattle everyone’s nerves.

This is the month when I remind parents that kids don’t just adjust overnight. Their brains are wired to crave predictability, and every transition—whether it’s a new classroom, new caregiver, or just a shift in daily rhythm—asks a lot of them. Research shows that children who have consistent routines at home show stronger emotional regulation and fewer behavior challenges (Spagnola & Fiese, 2007). Stability is not just comforting, it’s developmental fuel.

So, if your mornings are chaotic or drop-offs are full of tears, it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. It means your child is recalibrating. Keep the anchors steady: shared meals, bedtime rituals, a few minutes of one-on-one connection each day. Those simple, predictable touchpoints tell your child, “You are safe.” And safety is what frees their brain to learn, grow, and explore.

As you settle into September, ask yourself: what small anchor can you commit to each day? It doesn’t have to be big. It just has to be reliable. That’s the gift your child will carry with them—through every season.

All my best,
Jill, The Mentor Mom

 

September Insight:  Helping Kids Handle Separation Anxiety

With fall comes new classrooms, caregivers, and drop-offs. For many toddlers and preschoolers, this sparks separation anxiety. Clinginess, tears, or sudden meltdowns at goodbyes aren’t signs of misbehavior—they’re a normal part of development.

Why it happens:

  • Young children don’t yet have a fully developed sense of time. “All day” feels like forever.

  • Their brains are wired to seek safety through connection with caregivers. When you leave, even briefly, it can trigger a stress response.

  • New environments are full of unknowns, and predictability is what calms the nervous system.

What helps:

  • Create a consistent goodbye ritual (same phrase, hug, or handshake every time).

  • Keep goodbyes short and confident. Lingering can increase anxiety.

  • Send a comfort item if allowed—a small photo, lovey, or even a special sticker.

  • Validate feelings: “It’s hard to say goodbye. I’ll see you after nap.”

  • Follow through. Reunions that are calm and predictable rebuild trust.

Research shows that kids who experience consistent, sensitive responses during separation develop stronger emotional regulation and resilience over time (Bernier et al., 2010). Your child doesn’t need you to eliminate the hard feelings—they need you to anchor them through it.

I also shared more tips in this blog post:
 How to Support Your Toddler Through Separation Anxiety

 

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This Month's Live Coaching Schedule

If you are a member of one of the VIP coaching programs, you will see the schedule for this month to the right.  You can RSVP by clicking on the 'Meetups' tab within your circle.  Please note that all times are EST!

Please let me know if you have any suggestions for topics for workshops for program members.  You can share them in the feedback section at the bottom of the page.

Sept 1st

7:00 pm - How to Get Your Toddler Talking

8:30 pm - Big Picture Parenting

Sept 8

7:00 pm - How to Get Your Toddler Talking 

8:30 pm - Big Picture Parenting

Sept 15

7:00 pm - How to Get Your Toddler Talking

8:30 pm - Big Picture Parenting 

Sept 22

NO LIVE CALLS THIS WEEK 

Sept 29

7:00 pm - How to Get Your Toddler Talking

8:30 pm - Big Picture Parenting

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