My mindees Mum got very upset last week and revealed that she gets VERY anxious about the thought of me taking her daughter (11 months) out to meet other children, at toddler groups and playdates as the child is very small, slightly vulnerable and quick to get distressed and tends to get a bit trampled on.
She has only been with me for a few hours a week so far and so I've not taken her to any groups or playdates yet but she's soon to come full time and I know ideally Mum would like me to solely care for her dd and not have my other mindees, there are vacant times of the week she can have me to herself and we're meeting to discuss that tomorrow.
I really want to present her with some evidence that socialising children is really very good for them. And help ease her anxiety, she says she has 100% confidence that her dd is happy and safe with me. Not sure what I can do to help.
I have said I will give her lots of warning about playdates and social outings so she can prepare herself, and if she wants at first she can opt out if need be. I reassured her that her child's care will not be compromised.
Does anyone have anything I could tell or show her that might help? I feel I have a duty to take the child out and visit people - show the child new people and experiences.
Any help really appreciated
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