How to nicely tell parents child screamed all day?

Re: Little one who is not transitioning well. It does come; I know. But how do you nicely word it when giving feedback of their day that they simply cried ALL day (when you weren't carrying them around)?

I'm pretty open with them. I would just tell them like it is. I would explain that I expect at least two weeks of transitioning but it can take longer for some. I would let them know that at this point their child cries when I am not holding them. I would ask if they do this at home and if they do, I would suggest they start weaning it to make dc life easier on both child and you. I would explain now that if child isn't transitioned within xx amount of time (for me it's a month or so) than I will have to ask that they find alternate care. I have started to explain all of this during the interview after dealing with a child who cried 24/7. His parents and I now look back at that time and are so glad it's over LOL. He turned out to be my easiest child ever!! He's now gone as mom is on mat leave but we have a playdate planned for tomorrow! It does get better :)

Me too !! I find it's easier to just be real and honest !

I totally agree. Just remember to let Mom know that this is NORMAL. Transitioning is usually harder on mom than the kiddo.

yeah i usually text throughout the day with updates because i know how hard it is for the parents. i'll say things like "he's not a happy camper when i put him down to play but i sat beside him and read stories and sang songs." or "the tears slowed down a bit during lunch, he ate 3 crackers, 4 pieces of chicken......etc." always try to soften the blow with a positive tacked on.

Thanks Kassiemom for the wording advice:)

I've always been honest with parents as well. Be positive, of course, but in my mind it's better to be honest from the get go, in the event that you have to term eventually. It's harder to go back in a month and say, "I know I've been telling you that all is good, but it actually isn't and I have to let you go"

Well...I was honest, but used positives as suggested. Mom has kept child home since (with non-working father) for the past 2 days:(. Says it's a low grade fever; but I suspect otherwise from way over protective Mom (Child co-sleeps, exclusively breast-fed/no sippy, held constantly, never left for independent play on floor/or ever outside or socialized with other children/people as admitted by Mom). Frustrating as this is not helping her at all with transition. On the upside, in preparation I do have a wait list to fill her spot, just in case. The quiet is such a relief these last 2 days.