I need some help in deciding what to do about a new boy that started last week. He is 4 (acts more like a 2 yo) and will be starting Kindy this fall. He has his mom wrapped around his finger and arrives here in the morning fake crying so bad. (She was on Mat leave for a year with her baby so he has been with her for a year). As soon as she unbuckles him he starts and does not stop for 1 hour!!! I can't stand it anymore! A real cry I can handle because it breaks my heart but this forced fake stuff is giving me a headache and really annoying all my SA kids while they are trying to get ready for school.
My approach has been. Day 1 - Reassurance and comforting the entire time.
Day 2 - Cuddles and reassurance. Put on his fav TV show to calm him. (Without success)
Day 3 - Cuddle and place him at the table with the other kids who are all having breakfast (And he should be too.)Cried the entire time..fake cried I should say. There is not one tear.
Day 4 - Okay seriously! KNOCK IT OFF!!! (I didn't actually say that but felt it!) My approach today has been ignore and continue on with my morning and the other kids.
I cannot do this every morning and do not have time to coddle a child for an hour during my morning rush to get my SA kids out the door. The most annoying part about it is all of a sudden he just decides to stop instantly and then has a great day.
What would be your approach and how long would you subject yourself and your dcks to this?
Thanks!
My approach has been. Day 1 - Reassurance and comforting the entire time.
Day 2 - Cuddles and reassurance. Put on his fav TV show to calm him. (Without success)
Day 3 - Cuddle and place him at the table with the other kids who are all having breakfast (And he should be too.)Cried the entire time..fake cried I should say. There is not one tear.
Day 4 - Okay seriously! KNOCK IT OFF!!! (I didn't actually say that but felt it!) My approach today has been ignore and continue on with my morning and the other kids.
I cannot do this every morning and do not have time to coddle a child for an hour during my morning rush to get my SA kids out the door. The most annoying part about it is all of a sudden he just decides to stop instantly and then has a great day.
What would be your approach and how long would you subject yourself and your dcks to this?
Thanks!
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