Thanks everyone...I expect some crying on and off and especially during transition times as Reggio mentioned (those times become a bit chaotic with new babies..but not much can be done about that), but this child cries even when I am holding him. He has some periods when he is okay (when we are out at the park he is usually okay...hence long park mornings this week!)...but other than that he is crying a lot. I will keep trying throughout next week and see how it goes...then I might have to warn the parents if it doesn't improve by then. I guess it was bound to happen to me sooner or later...I've just never had a crier like this yet! Usually it is for brief periods at transitions or naps and after being dropped off....but not all day! I find it does effect the other kids as they get irritated and it sets them off...and I can't hear them, which frustrate them as well. I've tried igoring it, holding him, putting him in a carrier, distracting him with toys etc...sometimes these things help briefly and then it's back to crying. If I ignore, he crawls around after me and clings to my leg. Poor little guy!