My 2.5 yr old is really starting to have trouble with the various daily transitions. The biggest issue we are having is leaving DC. I usually go and get DS and he is on the playground with all the other toddlers. As soon as he sees me he runs to me and hugs me and seems ready to go. As soon as we are back inside the DC building he loses his sh*t. He will lay on the floor limp, crawl around, and generally give me those screw you eyes Im not going anywhere. The trouble is I have to go and get my 1 yr old too. The last few weeks he has wanted me to carry both of them (which sometimes I do just do to get out the door) UGH! The last couple of times I have left him in the entry way of DC (which is a closed off safe area with windows looking out on to my car) taken my 1 yr old and buckled her in and then gone back for him and carried him out screaming crying.
I would love for this pattern to stop and for us to leave happy. Tonight I may try bringing him inside and taking the time to get down on his level and allow him the option to play for one minute or show me a favorite toy before we leave. The play room is empty since all kids are typically outside so this would allow some clam one on one time. Then once we have played for one minute it is time to go...maybe that will help make the transition more smooth and predictable for him?
Any thoughts or tips? What has worked for you?
Thanks!!
Re: Trouble w/Transitions