Question Regarding My Own Child

[beachlovinmomma]

:confused:I am in the process of getting my family childcare home licensed. I have a 17 month old daughter who is constantly wanting my attention all day long while I have 2 other DCK's. I am not sure what to do, do I give her extra attention or do I ignore it. She is so clingy, whines "mommy" and wants me all to herself. I quit my job outside of home to be with her so she is my main priority, but I really love starting my own business and dont want to stop. Any suggestions are appreciated.

[booroo]

You must take in to account her age, this is the time that they become very clingy as you put it. Just make sure that you have some special time with her. I wouldnt ignore it, just say **** Mommy loves you and I know you want me right now, but we have to play and take care of **** right now. But you can have me all to yourself in a little bit.... Then after the kids leave do something special with her.

Remember she is being through into this dc situation as well. After awhile she will get use to it. She has to adjust as well.

[beachlovinmomma]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[kitkat]

I completely agree with Booroo. My daughter is 19 months and started to get possessive of me and clingy around 17 months. If dcg who is 2 starts crying, DD will cry even louder - I think she feels threatened. My son never did that and I started child care when he was 1, so I would have thought he would have had issues. With both of my kids, I would put dcks down for nap first and then have a special cuddle time with my kids before their nap.

It will get better. It's a major transition for your daughter. Hang in there!

[grandmom]

It got better with my kids when they went to Middle School.::

[beachlovinmomma]

It got better with my kids when they went to Middle School.::

LOL Thanks... thats uhhhh encouraging....just joking, thanks everyone , good to know Im not the only one.

[judytrickett]

She'll come around. First off it's her age. Second she has to share her mommy with everyone else. Give her time. In a few months she will want nothing but independence.