Adri

Mrs.ClariC

I need your help again on this daycare issue. This is seriously breaking my heart more every single day. The crying when I leave him stopped bothering me because I know he's fine. But now I was talking to the lady yesterday and she was telling me that A mostly "spectates" and plays on his own next to the kids. Like he'll join in for a little bit because all the kids bring him toys, but most of the time he sits by himself playing. That had me crying like you wouldn't believe yesterday. Is this normal?! The daycare lady says that maybe since he's not used to playing with kids his age he needs time and he'll come around. But Idk, I hate hate hate the thought of my little boy sitting there feeling lonely. What do you think??

Albah

Clari - I don't mean to butt in but it is normal for Abraham not to play "with" kids. At his age and even up to 2 yrs old, they tend to parallel play, meaning that they know the other kids are there but they don't necessarily play with them. It's a normal part of their development. Evan shows some interest in other kids but he doesn't really play with them either. I'm sure Adri will give you more details on it but don't want you to worry!

FutureHernandez

I'm going to butt in as well since our boys are a few weeks apart.  What Abraham is doing is totally normal.  When Matthew started back at school in August he wanted nothing to do with the kids. He stood in a corner and watched them for a few days.  Little by little he came around. Now, he doesn't actually play with the kids all the time because I think he's too small.  But when he does "play" it's sharing toys, following each other and things like that.   

Is Abraham walking yet?  Once Matthew started walking it was totally different when it came to interacting.  Another thing, our boys in the peak of seperation anxiety!

Mrs. Aleman

:::stepping in:::

Alex has been going to daycare for over a month now and his teacher does tell me that he plays alone. He'll play with other kids once in a blue moon- but he plays alone most of the time. I think you should just give A time, he will eventually come around once he gets useto the fact that these are his friends. I don't think you have anything to worry about. I know it's easier said than done- but I think as long as he is safe and you trust his teachers he should be okay.

Mrs.ClariC

Oh wow I had no idea!!! I kept thinking something must be wrong with him and feeling so bad that he was such a loner at such a young age! lol

Yvette- yeah he walks and the lady says that he'll follow them sometimes but most of the time it's just to get a toy or take a toy to them. 

These kids aren't that much older than him though, and one of them is a little younger so I thought for sure he'd have a ball playing with them. I guess with time:/ At least I know it's totally normal so I don't have to worry anymore. Thanks so so so much for putting my mind at ease!!

MrsJOSEnADRI

Sorry, so late here.  Ditto what the other ladies have mentioned.  I wouldn't be concerned about that unless he was much older. 

I'm sorry the transition has been so rough, but don't worry and just take it one day at a time.  It will get better and eventually he'll have adjusted 100%.