Does Your Baby Cry At Daycare?
Make sure you’ve chosen the best situation for your child
Sometimes toddler separation anxiety isn’t due to developmental issues, but is based on a poor fit between the child and the provider. Those nagging feelings you have may be based on more than just missing your child, they may be an intuition that something is not quite right. Perhaps your child isn’t fitting in, or the personality mix between your child and the caregiver isn’t working.
It’s a good time to evaluate how things are going. Drop by at unexpected times to see how your child is doing. Is he playing happily with others? Look to see whether the providers are sensitive to his rhythms – sleep, play, feeding, and so on. Also, when he looks at them, are they sensitive to him and do they offer respect and a caring nod? If so, it will help to know that everything is progressing normally. If not, it may be time to make a change.
