https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:55:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crying-at-drop-off-for-parents-morning-out#post-2529641 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 11:18:00 +0000 ValentineMommy 2529641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally normal.</p> <p>DS1 still cries every morning (2x a week) that I drop him off at school. He is not shy about the fact that he doesn't want to go. He turned 3 in Feb.</p> <p>His teachers assure me that there are a few kids like this every year and once they're in the classroom for a few minutes they calm down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crying-at-drop-off-for-parents-morning-out#post-2529604 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 10:44:31 +0000 Mrs D 2529604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sorry to say this is pretty normal from my experience. My DD has been at daycare since 3 mos old so we have not had major/prolonged issues with this - but I see it often when I drop her off.</p> <p>I agree with @yoursilverlining: that 1 day a week will be hard to set a routine and see a major improvement. I would speak with the teacher about how much he likes it. Do they give you a report out daily? If so - I would recommend discussing what he did that day with him...to remind him of the fun. (Like "remember how you painted XYZ last week"...) try to focus on the positive!</p> <p>Sorry Mama...I know how hard it is with those rough drop offs...When our DD goes through rough phases it kills me to leave her crying... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crying-at-drop-off-for-parents-morning-out#post-2529463 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 09:04:17 +0000 hummusgirl 2529463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, this is normal. I like Janet Lansbury's advice on this that you should be confident, reassure them that you'll be back, and don't try to put the "hard sell" on them that it will be fun - just acknowledge their feelings. Some more info here:<br /> <a href="http://www.janetlansbury.com/2012/04/calming-your-clingy-child/" rel="nofollow">http://www.janetlansbury.com/2012/04/calming-your-clingy-child/</a> </p> <p><a href="http://peacefulparentsconfidentkids.com/2014/06/5-steps-to-a-peaceful-day-care-drop-off/" rel="nofollow">http://peacefulparentsconfidentkids.com/2014/06/5-steps-to-a-peaceful-day-care-drop-off/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crying-at-drop-off-for-parents-morning-out#post-2529431 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 08:43:23 +0000 yoursilverlining 2529431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, crying at drop-off is totally normal (even for kids who go full time to daycare and have always gone to daycare, let alone for kids who have never been away from parents/grands) and it is NOT an indication that he isn’t ready to be away from you yet. </p> <p>Once a week also really isn’t enough time to build a regular routine though for him to get comfortable with, so it’s likely to be rough for a while (like, could be rough for months). So, whether you continue or not is totally your call, but what he is doing sounds totally normal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crying-at-drop-off-for-parents-morning-out#post-2529402 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 08:25:42 +0000 cat620 2529402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a SAHM, but I signed my son up for a once a week parent's morning out program. I figured this would be a good way to get him used to being away from me and prepare him for preschool in the fall. He is almost three, and he's never with anyone other than me, my husband or his grandparents. </p> <p>The first time I brought him he only cried a little. I think he was confused about what was happening. The second time, he cried a lot and started before we even got out of the car. He recognized the building and started wailing saying that he didn't want to go. The teacher said he cried for about 15 minutes after I left. The third time, he started wailing as soon as he saw me getting his backpack ready at home. He cried the whole way there and for a bit after I left. It's getting progressively worse! I was supposed to bring him today, but I didn't have the heart to do it. He laid on the floor by the door, making me have to peel him off the floor and carry him to the car. Once we were in the car, he cried and asked to go to bed for night night, which he NEVER wants to do. I tried to tell him he would have fun, but he kept getting more and more upset, so I turned the car around and went home. </p> <p>Is this normal behavior? I can't tell if he has separation anxiety, or if he hates the place. I ask him if he had a good time when I pick him up, and he says "no". He has a speech delay, so he doesn't give me any details about what they do there or how he feels beyond saying he doesn't want to go. Should I keep bringing him, try to find somewhere new to take him, or assume he's not ready to be away from me? </p>