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My son is almost 2 years old and currently not talking yet. In the mornings he does great with the daycare kids coming except for 1. As soon as I open the door for this family he starts crying and throwing a fit wanting to be held. He will continue to cry until the mom leaves. Then most of the time he is fine the rest of the day and loves playing with the little girl. He doesn't cry when the dad picks up either. I'm starting to worry that they will terminate because of this. Any suggestions on what to do?
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If they arrive at a consistent time, I'd put your son at the table with some an activity during arrival.
You could make an activity box and change what's in it every few days to keep it interesting. Hit the dollar store this weekend (without ds).
If that doesn't fly, I'd quite honestly put him in his room for a few minutes while they get settled. Your dck deserves a proper greeting. At 2, he needs to learn (kindly) learn that the world (and mommy) doesn't revolve around him. So, if plan A doesn't work, plan B is he goes in to his room for a few minutes. You can try A, and then warn dcp's that if you have to resort to B. Tough love, baby.
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Thank you Heidi!
I tried getting him entertained with coloring this morning to see if that helped but as soon as she knocked on the door he came running in. She dropped off first this morning (usually 2nd or 3rd) so unfortunately everyone saw his temper. The other parents were shocked because he is usually a very happy bubbly kid. Is this just a phase? He wasn't doing this until recently.
Keeping him in his room: he can open the door. I will give it a shot tomorrow to see if it works.Comment
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Following along the lines of tough love...at 2 he is capable of understanding a very firm STOP. NO CRYING command. even if it's just the shock of having mommy having the audacity of speaking to him in that tone, it will give you time to say bye to mom settle dck and then give him some love.
Teach them young that no matter how cute we think they are, that type of behavior will not be tolerated. My motto: unless they are sick or dying there is no reason for the whining.Comment
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What does he sit in? Maybe you could buckle him in?
It sounds like something about this mom freaks him out. Maybe her hair color, maybe her perfume, who knows.
I think a lot of toddlers will run TO whatever freaks them out. Like, some kids are afraid of vacuums but then hysterically run at it instead of away.
Is there another person in the house that could take him out of the room and keep him occupied for a few minutes?
I would talk to DCM and be honest. Tell her that for some reason, he flips out when she comes...kids
...who knows what is in his little brain? Could she text you when she rolls in and you'll get him out of the way?
I doubt you'll loose this family over the crying itself. However, if they perceive that you can't take control of the situation, they might see that as a negative. I really think you need to let them know that you are aware of it, that you're working on strategies, and that you're confident you'll get it handled. kwim?Comment
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