Just Feeling Down :(

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The first thing I thought of while reading your first post was that if DCG is in such a downward spiral after leaving DC... she needs to be picked up earlier. DC can get long and of course they are tired upon leaving. If they can't handle their tired child, they should pick her up earlier. I would put that on them - 'yes, lots of kids this age need more down time at home and less at daycare, this would probably be alleviated by her being picked up at an earlier time several times each week.'

It's possible, but this dcf has a tendency to focus on their children when they whine. Even though they are asking for them to use words, the way they do it gives too much attention, KWIM? So I think the spiral has more to do with transition time and inappropriate focus than on how long they are here, with this particular family.
Thanks for your thoughts & support