Online Parenting Course

Separation and Goodbyes

1-12 Year Olds Online Course Actionable Tools Separation Anxiety School Drop-Offs Childcare Transitions Lifetime Access Expert Guidance

$57

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What's Included:

  • AgesYears 1-12 Year Olds
  • ResponsiveApproach Responsive Approach
  • ComprehensiveModules Online Course
  • ToolsAndStrats Actionable Tools
  • ExpertGuidance 1 Expert Guidance
  • LifetimeAccess Lifetime Access

What You’ll Learn

  • A plan to decrease tears at drop-off
  • How to set your child up for success at school
  • Ideas that will help your kids feel safe with a babysitter
  • How to keep a strong attachment when your child goes to school
  • How to make school, bedtime, or other time away easier for you and your kids
  • Actionable strategies that reduce after-school meltdowns
  • Scripts to use in the moment when dropping off your child
  • Ideas that help your child build a bond with their teacher
  • Insights into why separation is so hard
  • A deeper understanding of why drop-offs are so difficult
  • Easy-to-implement strategies you can use starting today
  • How to prepare your child for school or daycare in advance
  • How to respond when your child says: “Don’t leave me!”
  • Ways to strengthen the bond between you and your child
  • An approach that works well for sensitive kids
  • Scripts for difficult drop-offs
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Taught By

Jess VanderWier

Registered Psychotherapist & Mom of 3

Jess is a registered psychotherapist who has been helping children (and parents) in her private practice navigate separations for years. Jess’s unique approach to separation looks at attachment, connection, and temperament as the root causes of separation struggles. Her approach is unique, responsive, and works well for parents who feel they’ve tried it all. Beyond this, Jess is a mom of 3 – so she gets it. Her passion for helping families with separations started after her own journey with her children. She knows what it feels like to struggle with goodbyes. Since then, she’s helped thousands of families navigate separations with confidence. She’s ready to help you, too!

SAY GOODBYE WITHOUT THE BATTLE

See What’s Included with the Course

Our course is designed to help you feel confident leaving your child at school, childcare, or even with a babysitter. We believe that if separation is the struggle, finding ways to feel close to your child is the solution.

You'll Learn

Why Separation Struggles Happen

  • Understand the science of attachment
  • Learn why separation is an important struggle for kids to experience
  • Understand why this can be triggering for you as a parent
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Tools For Clinging and Protesting

  • Learn how you can prepare your child for time away from you
  • Get practical tools for helping your child build a bond with their new caregiver
  • Practical coping strategies for you during these difficult transitions
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You'll Learn

A Framework For Supporting Sensitive Kids Through Separations

  • 5-step framework for separations
  • Real-life stories about babysitters, school, and sleep
  • Scripts and strategies to help you feel close to your child
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LIFE CHANGING STORIES

From Real Parents Just Like You

Quote bubble with nectarine background Kelley | Mom of 1

My husband just watched the course because my 21-month-old is starting daycare on Wednesday. My husband asked if I emailed you because it included EXACTLY all of our concerns and anxiety! It was really helpful to watch, and we already feel more prepared!

Quote bubble with red background Sam | Dad of 2

My sensitive son started kindergarten last week. My wife and I were so nervous because he’s never spent more than a few hours away from us. We used all the tools in your Separations and Goodbyes course, and it helped SO MUCH! Thank you for teaching us that connection is the cure to dysregulation.

Quote bubble with pink background Elena | Mom of 3

As someone who did your separations and goodbyes course last summer, I can honestly say it’s the BEST thing we did to prepare our little one to go to junior kindergarten. She was so prepared, no tears, and we felt good too! Highly recommend!

Quote bubble with yellow background Victoria | Mom of 1

We did your separations and goodbyes course before sending our daughter to daycare for the first time. Every question I had was answered inside this course. It’s like you’ve been part of the discussions we’ve been having inside our home! We feel so much less guilty and more ready for sending her to daycare now.

Quote bubble with green background Jennifer | Mom of 3

Understanding that separation is the biggest struggle that a child can face has transformed our parenting. I felt so much more confident dealing with drop-off struggles when I understood she wasn’t trying to make me late for work. The 5-step process was exactly what we needed to implement! Thank you!!

Quote bubble with blue background Selina | Mom of 1

Hey! I just wanted to check in and thank you for your separations and goodbye workshop, it has helped us tremendously with our little guy starting kindergarten this fall!

Quote bubble with nectarine background Kathryn | Mom of 1

I draw hearts on my 4 year old daughters hands and my own hands every time l go to work I work long shifts) - we load them up with kisses to use throughout the day when we miss each other. Thank you for this idea!! It's been so great and really helps her with separation.

Quote bubble with red background Laura | Mom of 2

Just wanted to say thank you for your separations and goodbye course! We did it to prepare our newly turned three year old for preschool, our first big separation. Found it so helpful not just for preparing our son, but also for preparing ourselves! Our son loved the connected hearts, was so great to have that visual connection!

Quote bubble with pink background Anonymous

The examples of using the 5 ingredients for bedtime and school were incredibly helpful. Having words and phrases in my toolkit helps me feel secure when we're saying goodbye.

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Who’s This Course For?

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Your child cries at every drop-off and clings to your leg. You need a break or to go to work and aren’t sure how to leave them without damaging the relationship.

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You want to prepare your child to go to school, daycare, or even for an afternoon with a babysitter!

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You want an approach that will work for your sensitive, strong-willed, or deeply feeling child (not just a one-size-fits-all script)!

Let’s do it!

Course Pricing

$57

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What's Included:

  • AgesYears 1-12 Year Olds
  • ResponsiveApproach Responsive Approach
  • ComprehensiveModules Online Course
  • ToolsAndStrats Actionable Tools
  • ExpertGuidance 1 Expert Guidance
  • LifetimeAccess Lifetime Access
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The gold standard

Say Goodbye And Preserve Attachment

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1-12 Year Olds

Our course meets the needs of kids as young as 1 and up to 12 years old.

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Responsive Approach

Our approach does not include any sneaking out, ignoring, or shaming.

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Online Course

Access effective tools, deeply insightful videos, and practical scripts that will change how you respond to your child’s separation anxiety forever.

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Actionable Tools

The tools inside the course are easy to implement and practical. You’ll be able to start making changes on the first day of taking the course!

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Expert Guidance

The tools in this course are backed by research, taught by a professional, and are effective for making separations easier for your family.

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Lifetime Access

Come back to this course whenever you want! Watch it for the separation struggles you are having now, and come back to it for years to come.

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The Nurtured First Guarantee

We believe in the course so much that we want you to try it risk-free! If you don’t feel totally happy with your purchase within the first 30 days, we’ll refund you your purchase price. We only ask that you give us feedback about how we can improve so we can continue to provide the most helpful resources for families.

YOU’RE PROBABLY WONDERING…

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course?

For a lifetime! We offer this for two reasons:

  1. Parents are often busy and tired. You need to be able to access this course when you find the time and energy!
  2. Children’s needs and struggles change as they develop! You can skip ahead to the lessons you need right now and come back for the rest when you need it!
What is included in this course?

You can access the pre-recorded one-hour course as much as you need. You can watch lessons over and over as you make simple changes to your separations! In the course, we provide practical scripts and tools, a 5-step framework, a PDF workbook, real-life examples of separation and a bonus babysitter’s guide – all to help make this information simple and easy to implement!

How long does this course take to complete?

The course contains 1 hour of video material, also shared in audio format.

Can I gift this course to someone?

Of course! You can purchase a digital gift card using this link. You can even schedule course access to be given at a future date so your loved one will receive it on their special day!

What age is this course useful for?

This course is designed for parents and caregivers of children 1-12 years old.

Will this work for a highly sensitive child?

This course was designed with all children in mind, including those who are highly sensitive! Our approach focuses on understanding your child’s needs so you can use our strategies in a way that works for your child.

Will this work for a child who always cries at drop-off?

This course will help you understand why your child is always crying at drop-off and give you a practical approach to help them feel closer to their caregivers.

Is the course self-paced, or do I have to watch it at a certain time?

The course is completely self-paced. Once you sign up, you’ll have access to all the material and can go through it on your own time, at your own speed. And you can revisit the content whenever you need it for years to come!

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