I have a new little guy (14months) that has started full time this week. He came for some transition days over the last month, staying a few hours each time. He seemed just fine and jumped right into playing with the other kids and toys. Now this week he has been here full days and is miserable! He cries from the time he is dropped off until he is picked up. Grandpa came and got him at noon today, since he was crying when mom called to check in at lunch time. He just stands at my front window looking out and crying, or lays on the floor there. He refuses to sleep or eat. Mom says that he is a bad sleeper at home too, and to let him cry and he would eventually fall asleep. He cried for 2 hours (off and on, no sleeping). He has not smiled once for me, and the other kids are asking why he cries all the time and never smiles! Mom said last night he took 45 mins to smile for her after she picked him up. I've never had a child was has had this rough of a time transitioning to care! Some of the little guys have had a few tears when mom leaves, but they are always easy to distract with toys and eager to see what the other kids are doing. This guy just goes and stands by the door or window crying. I've tried to pick him up too, which stops the crying for a minute until he realizes that I'm not going to carry him out to front door to mom or dad and we are going to actually go play, eat, etc. Then he starts screaming and crying again; wants down and goes back to stand at the door. He has no blankie or anything he is attached too, to bring along with him. I feel terrible he is so upset! Going to call mom tonight and see if she has any ideas, but would love some hints or reassurance from you all too