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Church Nursery

Bmac11Bmac11 member
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Need some advice on making church nursery drop-offs easier.  My DS (almost 28 months) does not like to go in there.  His Sunday School class is held in the nursery so he has to be in there for 45 minutes.  He settles down pretty quickly, but hates the initial thought of being in there.  He has been going in there for more than a year so I think he should be used to it, yet as soon as we get close to the door, he starts screaming.  I start talking about Sunday School as soon as he wakes about, trying to make it sound so fun.  I remind him over and and over that Mommy will be back to get him, etc.  He gets so excited at home but then cries when the moment actually arrives.  I do think that he is doing much better, but just thought I'd ask for tricks or tips that have worked for others.  

Thanks!! 

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  • sugarbear0524sugarbear0524 member
    I put my son down and let him walk into the classroom on his own. There seems to be something about walking in vs. being handed over that gives him a sense of control.  Hope that helps!
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  • cmhicklincmhicklin member
    Not sticking around makes it easier for DD. She only cries for a second, and then she is fine.
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  • Disneygeek77Disneygeek77 member
    I have worked in our church nursery and honestly, it is better when you don't linger much.  Just let him walk in and say a quick goodbye. 
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  • dande2129dande2129 member

    Do you ever drop him off anywhere else? Does he do it any other time but the church nursery? If not, I would worry that something happened to turn him off to the church nursery. Otherwise, he has separation anxiety! 

    DS still cries sometimes when I drop him off at daycare even though he's been going to the same legit place for over a year now. Sometimes he just tells me not to leave and will cry when he sees me going for the door. Other days, he's like "peace out!", quickly gives me a hug and runs off. 

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  • Bmac11Bmac11 member

    When we take him, we let him walk in himself.  I kiss him and tell him to have fun and that I will see him in just a little while and I leave.  

    He goes to a sitter two mornings a week and usually does ok there, though sometimes he gets upset when my husband leaves.  It is nothing like church.  

    I guess we will just continue doing what we are doing and hope that eventually he will realize that we always come back.  I was just most curious if anyone else dealt with it and had secrets on making it a success.

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  • Disneygeek77Disneygeek77 member
    It happens a lot at my church.  In fact, many kids will cry for a few minutes when their parents leave and then cry again when the parents come to pick them back up.  I can see how one might htink they cried the whole time but it really is only for a few minutes. 
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