Sudden Separation Anxiety

[CountryMommy]

In the morning I had a hard time not taking it personally because her mom said she'd never done this before with anyone else. But at pick-up the little girl didn't want to leave! I had to promise her she could continue with her play tomorrow before she even went and said hi to her dad.

I hope it really was just that she got the extra cuddles and attention from the family gatherings and holidays, going to bed late, etc.

[lori123]

Today, the same thing happened with one of my dck who had started back in August - she has been absolutely a joy in the mornings and then today, was all upset with tears. This caused her Dad to be very upset at drop off time.

Maybe with all the extra time of Thanksgiving weekend with M&D at home, it just made her a bit sad to leave home. I wouldn't worry too much about it - we all have bad days and don't "want to go" - lol - to school, work or daycare!

Lots of snuggles and a bit extra attention usually makes it all better. I email a photo of the sad child happily playing, to Mom/Dad with a note attached that he or she is feeling much better. It definitely puts the parent at ease!