I never call the parents to come and pick up their child if it's a new child transitioning. They have to learn to get through the days and so do we. I used to transition children in slowly, a day, then two/week, and so on, but now I want them full time right away, it helps them transition quicker.
Yep, totally agree on this one. Cold turkey right from the get go.
Thanks for the input everyone. I should clarify that Of course I reassure her physically with cuddles and lots of floor time where she sits on my lap. It i just physically impossible (and unhealthy for her) for me to do that all day. the crying is very hard on all of us, including the other kids in my care :-(. I understand that this age is really tough because of separation anxiety and the daycare world is so new.
As Apples said, it's a rough time for everyone so best to celebrate the small victories and right now I have a moment of quiet and am doing just that!
Last edited by gravy_train; 08-09-2013 at 09:20 AM.
The day when you all of a sudden realize that it's quiet and there is no crying or screaming. That's victory day! Hope it comes soon for you gravytrain.
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