N has hard time leaving daycare -- transition help?

bluejetta · April 2013

I'm glad she loves her teacher and friends. I have some luck narrating what we are doing next and building in a bit of time for "byes" but leaving daycare almost always results in some tears / wet noodle etc. It sometimes happens leaving other activities but I think at daycare she is usually more tired and more attached to her friends/teachers so it is harder.

Any other tips/ideas other use for leaving (not just daycare if you experience this at other times)?

Jcraul · April 2013

If you pick her up around the same time everyday ask the Teachers if they can prompt her to help her get ready. Like Say, N Your Mommy will be here soon. Lets get your shoes on, or wash her hands or change her diaper.

Some so

CiCi44 · April 2013

DS has streaks where he will do this too. I usually just pick him up after we've got his coat and we wave bye to everyone... and he gives our DCP a hug. This usually works... but there are days when he just can't be consoled and so I have to walk out w

GVSU-04 · April 2013

ExpectantSteelerFan:
Since it's a regular thing, you might want to try keeping it really short and just saying, time to say bye, an

aveeh · April 2013

No suggestions, just saying you are not alone! At the time I pick her up they are always on the playground and she looooves it so she never wants to leave. She literally runs away giggling when she sees me coming, and undoubtedly ends up cr

bluejetta · April 2013

thanks all. Some days are better and some worse and I suspect of course some of it is a phase. We have tried to hustle out and that ufortunately doesn't work so having at least 5 minutes to "high five" her friends is helpful. I do warn he

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