tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769928882750723186.post5663835239732469239..comments2023-04-26T06:53:35.222-07:00Comments on Milestones & Miracles: Please Mommy Don't Go!Milestones and Miracleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18070443324349239634noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8769928882750723186.post-69444548880589032372011-02-17T03:55:41.294-08:002011-02-17T03:55:41.294-08:00I love this blog! Being a child care provider I re...I love this blog! Being a child care provider I really appreciate the tips that you gave on helping to ease of transition. I've seen many parents drop their child off and want to chat with me about this or that - this actually makes the transition SO much worse. I have to take time away from the other children to have discussions with the parent AND "little Johnny" has a harder time, because he's been clinging with anxiety to Mom's legs. OR he has finally gotten interested in a toy, but Mom feels bad leaving without one last "see you later honey" and the process starts all over again. My suggestion - if your child is having a hard time at drop off, drop at the door, don't even go in with him/her. I know that may sound harsh, but between cell phones, text messaging and e-mail you should have other forms of communication with the sitter. Obviously communication is key with the person who is spending so much time with your child - I'm just saying there are other means. In my experience when a child has a hard time at drop off they calm down within a couple minutes & I text the Mom and let her know that. We also have made many cards/pictures for Mom or Dad if "little Johnny" gets sad throughout the day. Just my two sense :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01906165001244831665noreply@blogger.com