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    Hi All, i have looked after a child since they were a baby and they have always been absolutely fine on drop off. Just recently though they've become really upset about being left here and cling to their mum crying etc. Although the child settles fine within 5-10 minutes i almost feel that Mum doesn't believe me (no reason to think this just my own paranoia!). I provide lots of photos of child smiling etc and always text within 30 mins to say how child is doing (always fine and happily playing).
    I had warned mum child may start doing this as they are becoming more aware of being left but i cant help feel bad about it almost like mum thinks child may hate me and coming to me tho i know they don't!
    Any tips/advice on how to handle this? x

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    Quote Originally Posted by mumofone View Post
    Hi All, i have looked after a child since they were a baby and they have always been absolutely fine on drop off. Just recently though they've become really upset about being left here and cling to their mum crying etc. Although the child settles fine within 5-10 minutes i almost feel that Mum doesn't believe me (no reason to think this just my own paranoia!). I provide lots of photos of child smiling etc and always text within 30 mins to say how child is doing (always fine and happily playing).
    I had warned mum child may start doing this as they are becoming more aware of being left but i cant help feel bad about it almost like mum thinks child may hate me and coming to me tho i know they don't!
    Any tips/advice on how to handle this? x
    I have LOs who have started this randomly at age 2, 3 and even 4 who have been coming since they were babies!
    Lots of reassurance to mum and LO and yes, I send photos and texts too. I send a text as soon as child is not crying, sometimes the crying can stop as soon as door shut! It is just the natural 'wanting to be with mum'. We do really quick hand overs and wave bye. I ask mum to text/ email me any handover info so as not to prolong the agony for us all.
    Good luck. It does pass :0)

 

 

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