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I taught pre-k for a few years. A leaving ritual is a must. It was something I’d put in my welcome letter to newly registered students. I also gave all my students a Start My Day binder that they’d be really excited to have their parents fill in with them at drop off. There was a part in there where parents could right the time they’d be picking up their kid(s) too.
My toddler sometimes has very big feelings when mommy leaves for work even with a well-established ritual. Because they love mommy a lot, I mean I do too you know? My partner has had to “slip out” a few times when she’s running late. It’s ok. Life happens. Give yourself some grace without it being the norm.
This is an important point! It's impossible to be perfect all the time, and that is not a realistic or helpful expectation for anyone. But if you can get the routine and structure in place to do it right in general, the foundation for a healthy happy can be laid.