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I have a 3 yr old who will be four this week who cries every morning from 7:30 til about 9 am. I am going nuts especially because its this annoying fake cry. No tears she just does it, her parents don't seem to care, any advice would sure help???
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Hello fellow Minnesotan!
I would have her go lay down (away from others) until she is ready to join the group. If she wants to cry, let her. Just give her a private spot (with no audience) in which to do it in.
I bet she does it for attention and if you give her a spot to cry in and there is no attention, she'll stop real quick.
I'd also make a BIG deal about how proud you are of ANY other child who comes in without crying or fussing. "Good morning Sally! Wow! You are such a big girl for coming in with a smile on your face! Let's go find something fun to do"
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I have a young 3 dcb who cries every drop off... He stops quickly but then starts again any time he doesn't like something or for whatever reason... He has been here now about a month. Today we had a stern talk. I told him he is safe, he know mom and dad will be back so if he wants to continue he will have to sit alone to do it because it is hurting our ears. Hasn't cried since. Now I will start with a quick hug and the question: can you get it together here or do you need some time on your cot?
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Could it possibly be an ear infection or something causing pain - constipation? I don't know... just looking for other ideas for you. :hug:Comment
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I'm with everyone - I tell kids that they must need some time away from everyone if they are so upset (this works for pouting too
). I give them a place away from every one and we just carryon with our day until they are done. They usually get over it pretty quickly, maybe not the first time, but it doesn't take many.
I also like the idea of loudly praising the kids who aren't crying, that's a good one
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