J M
I have an almost 4 year old I just placed into a Spring Camp. He did good the first day but every day after that he has been crying and having tantrums. He is only there a half day. I am a SAHM but I am very active with my SAHMs group. He has about 10 friends that he plays with 3-4 times a week plus we stay busy on the weekends.
He is fine when he wakes up in the morning, on the way there, and going up to the door. As soon as he sees the other kids, he is asking me to go home. Of course I know he needs to grow out of it, but does anyone have any advice where I can sort of try to calm him down. There are days where I can hear him screaming all the way to the car. I just feel so bad for him. Its only for a couple more days. I did this to try to prep-him for preschool which he starts in a couple of months.
Experienced advice is greatly appreciated
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I'm a preschool teacher. What I've found works best is when the parents have a set drop off routine. You come in, tell them to have a good day and give hugs and kiss and than leave. The quicker you leave the better for you both. Your child will cry for the first few days (maybe longer), but eventually he'll be used to the routine and before you know it he'll be waving for you to leave. Trust me, this has worked for every child I have seen that used to have the same problems going on. It's when the parents stick around longer to comfort their child that it gets worse. When you stay your child knows he can get you to stay longer by crying and causing a scene so he will do it just to talk you into staying or bringing him back home. Once you follow a routine and leave quickly he will get used to it - trust me. It may be hard to do but it does work best and it will help your son adjust.
Also just some other tips to go along with this - always remind him that you will be there soon to pick him up. Allow him to bring a stuffed animal or cool toy that he can show off to his new friends... you can also tell him that if he's good and goes to camp like a big boy he will get a special treat when you pick him up.
I'm a preschool teacher. What I've found works best is when the parents have a set drop off routine. You come in, tell them to have a good day and give hugs and kiss and than leave. The quicker you leave the better for you both. Your child will cry for the first few days (maybe longer), but eventually he'll be used to the routine and before you know it he'll be waving for you to leave. Trust me, this has worked for every child I have seen that used to have the same problems going on. It's when the parents stick around longer to comfort their child that it gets worse. When you stay your child knows he can get you to stay longer by crying and causing a scene so he will do it just to talk you into staying or bringing him back home. Once you follow a routine and leave quickly he will get used to it - trust me. It may be hard to do but it does work best and it will help your son adjust.
Also just some other tips to go along with this - always remind him that you will be there soon to pick him up. Allow him to bring a stuffed animal or cool toy that he can show off to his new friends... you can also tell him that if he's good and goes to camp like a big boy he will get a special treat when you pick him up.
an undisciplined toddler at my daughters preschool.?
lafresa cr
there is a 2 1/2 yr old boy at my daughters school. He is totaly out of control. He throws fits that disrupt the class. It is a mommy and me setting. So the mother just says its ok its ok. and does nothing. Its really anoying cause the bratt goes nuts if they take a toy away from him. What should I do. Should I say something to the mother or the teacher. If so what do you suggest I say. Thank you I really appreciate the imput. Other mothers have commented on the issue as well.
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I would go to the teacher as a group and ask her if she would speak to the mother.
Maybe the mother doesn't know what to do with the child when he acts up. The teacher could give her suggestions.
If the teacher doesn't want to approch the mother she could have a couple of lessons on disaplain and then everyone can add what works for them to the discussion
I would go to the teacher as a group and ask her if she would speak to the mother.
Maybe the mother doesn't know what to do with the child when he acts up. The teacher could give her suggestions.
If the teacher doesn't want to approch the mother she could have a couple of lessons on disaplain and then everyone can add what works for them to the discussion
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