Is your child having a hard time separating and attending GK? We understand! We would love to help the separation process go more smoothly for you. A few things for you to think about:

• Be Consistent: Most of our GK Team members serve every week! Regular attendance helps kids to get familiar with the leaders that are serving them and they will begin to feel comfortable with a regular schedule.
• It can take 4-6 weeks for kids to really build the habit of attending. This means, don’t give up! Parents are welcome to stay with their kids and gradually leave GK earlier each time. The child will eventually begin to engage with the leaders in the room and will not need to rely on mom or dad for comfort and security.
• Try staying for 15 minutes one week, the next week 10 and then 5, gradually decreasing as needed (or whatever time intervals work for you and your child).
• Let the GENESIS Kids team know what keeps your child happy when they are separated from you. Does your infant like to be facing outward? Let the team know and they can do that!
• Promptly coming up to the kids space for pick up helps a child to know that their grown up always comes back. Being one of the first parents back for pick up helps the child to not become overly concernened when others are being picked up and they are not.
• Our desire is to provide parents with a distraction free time to worship and hear a message that helps them to disciple their children when they leave church. While parents are in service, kids are given the opportunity to EXPERIENCE God's love and His Word in GK! We hope to provide an engaging experience every Sunday that points children to an authentic relationship with Christ. Our leaders listen, exemplify patience, extend grace, show compassion and demonstrate dependability.
• We will never let a child cry or feel stressed beyond 5-10 minutes. Our talented team will do all they can to help a child be comfortable, but we know that if we can’t make it happen, we need to call a parent.
• If we can support you through the process please let us know. Your children need the church family too and the friendships they build here will hopefully be long term. The adults that serve with them will be walking with them as they grow into lifelong believers. What a priveledge to serve each child!