He won't stop crying!!!

[Sandbox Sally]

Horrible horrible! I am right there with ya. I have a new dcg every day but Thursdays, and she pretty much cries all day long, AND...just to be sure that I don't get a day off the screaming, I started a dcb part time last week as well, who does the same for me on Thursdays. I seriously feel like my head is going to explode. I am holding dcb at the moment while he naps, as it's the only way I can get him to stop screaming. HUGS! Hugs? lol

[cfred]

Ugh, I've been there many, many times. I've been running my own daycare for 11 years now, so this isn't new. It will get better, I promise. He's already showing some improvement so you're well on your way. I had one little girl who was very coddled at home and cried here for weeks. I didn't think it would ever get better, then suddenly, it just changed. Don't worry, he'll adjust. Unfortunately, you're just the first to have a crack at him. It'll be easier for others in the future, which is what makes you so important for him.

One thing I've found useful (and helpful) with a few others who had difficulty adjusting.....I took them out into a new setting, with new people and experiences. A trip to the mall, a park, a friend's house for tea....whatever. In this new situation, YOU become the object of familiarity and comfort. This will allow you to hold the child and really instill that sense that you'll take care of him, protect him, etc. I found that worked well with several kids. However, it's not for the faint of heart. If you've got a yeller, it could be uncomfortable in busy, public places. Worth the effort though.

Good luck