I Don't Wanna Go To Daycare!

[KIDZRMYBIZ]

I had one start flipping out at drop-off. He's a very mature 2.5y so I didn't expect it. Nothing new here. They said nothing new at home either. Quite the puzzle...

Then DCM is telling me about these cool new swimming lessons they had him in (Float for Life. Really cool!), but that it appeared to be a waste of $ and time for them because DCB just screams/cries/panics the whole time he is in the water with the instructor.

Ya think that might be part of the problem?

So while they SAY there's nothing's changed at home, I don't think they are thinking hard enough...

[KIDZRMYBIZ]

Also just want to give you :hug:s. It is terrible when DCFs start placing blame on you and making you think you're the reason for such distress. As if this job wasn't hard enough, let's pile a heap of self-doubt on top.

I would just be really open about it. Communicate everything I'm doing for a quick remedy (rewards, loss of privilege, etc.) and what THEY can do (bye-bye outside, + and - consequences, etc.). And I'd let them know how hard it is on me, too, not just the kid and DCM/DCD. Let them know you're human, too.