Care and Feeding: How to help a 3-year-old who struggles with leaving fun?

My 3-year-old son struggles with leaving somewhere fun, but he seems to really struggle.

He will cry and scream, and you can hear him shouting “I don’t want to go home!” How can I help him adjust? We use the “countdown to leave” warnings, to no avail.

Dear Care and Feeding : What do I do about the unbearable but indisputable possibility that someone might shoot up my child’s school? It's indisputably more dangerous for your child to ride in a car than it is for him to go to school.

In 2022 , the most recent year for which we have accurate statistics, 1,129 children 14 and under were killed in traffic crashes.

New Birthday Challenge : Kids who really love puzzles would certainly enjoy an escape room or karaoke rooms.

Kids who like vintage shopping could dress in their favorite old-timey duds and go make the scene at a fancy restaurant.

If anyone in your town does improv comedy, a cappella, or magic, that might be a big hit.