Older Child Crying Often

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I have an older child here who is 5 and about to start Kinder. I have had DCK here for 2 years for the most part (with a brief break) and it has always been part-time.

Recently, the child has begun randomly crying saying, "Mommy. Mommy." Or, sometimes it is Daddy. But, it is always random and it is always disruptive to the other children. I give a hug and had been letting them know that they can sit and read a book until they are ready to re-join an activity or they can color a picture. However, nothing changed as far as frequency goes.

So, I started saying, "You are with me right now. I love you, you are safe, and we have fun here. You will see Mommy soon! " in a cheerful, sing-songy voice.
However, nothing changed.

Any tips?
:confused: I have only had newbies do this and it was always very short lived as they ARE safe here, they KNOW I care about them, and we DO have fun.

[Jack Sprat]

Our den became the "crying room" this past summer. Same situation as yours. Dcb would start and after making sure nothing was wrong etc. He would go to the crying room. When he felt he was able to stop he came back and joined the group. It went on everyday for about three weeks.

[spud912]

Curious to hear responses. I have a 2 1/2 year old I've had for 8 months now that just recently started having random crying episodes to go "bye bye."

[daycare]

Is something going on at home? Parents fighting. Change in schedule for parents? I would talk to the parents and keep doing what you re doing.

Hugs maybe let her draw a card or picture for her parents when she feels sad.


Did you take on a new child ? Maybe some jealousy there ?

[Play Care]

I have an almost 5 yo DCG that does this. Nothing changed at home but she is a teachers child, and the only grand daughter in the family, so she is out a lot for holidays and vacations with mom and then there are days the grandparents want to dote and spoil so they take her for the day... I find her to be especially weepy after a day off. In my case I just continue doing what we are doing and she can join us when she is ready. I find that if I give attention (even just simple reassurance) she tends to amp up. When I keep the routine consistent she quickly gets on board.