Preparation is key – it builds confidence in me

What to try 

• When you’re meeting someone that your toddler may not have seen for a while, talk to them about who you will be seeing and where you are meeting them. 
• You may have a photo or video of the person that you can show to your toddler.  
• Talk about the meeting and wonder out loud what the person will be wearing, or whether their hair will still be the same.  
• If you don’t have a photo, tell your toddler about a time you and the person were together. Make the story simple for your toddler.   
• When you meet, retell the story you told to your toddler. This might help them to feel a bond with the person, or more confident to start interacting.