I have been in business for over 20 years and this is the first time I have run into this situation. I care for ages 18 months and up, but my children are generally older, as I run an in home preschool.
I have a beautiful, sweet little boy in care right now who obsesses over where I am at all times. He has been for 8 months and is 2 years old.
My business is licensed in Texas and I have a helper, but I never ever leave. I am always with the children. Because of his strong attachment to me I alone have cared for this child as he would not tolerate someone else even changing his diaper.
Initially I assumed he felt insecure in a new environment and that his response was temporary. Eight months later, I'm worried.
He cries when I go to the bathroom and he cries the whole time I make lunch, even though he can see me the entire time.
It is very uncommon in my personal experience for a child to respond this way the entire day in care. It is draining, and is impacting the quality of curriculum for the other children. His mother is the kindest, most appreciative woman I have met in many years and I hate to put him out.
Has anyone else experienced this type of situation and if so, did you find a way to shift the dynamic?
Insights would be so greatly appreciated. As I said I have been operating my business for over 20 years and am still learning. I need some coaching now. I don't want to put this child out and I don't want the quality of care diminished for the other children either. :-(
I have a beautiful, sweet little boy in care right now who obsesses over where I am at all times. He has been for 8 months and is 2 years old.
My business is licensed in Texas and I have a helper, but I never ever leave. I am always with the children. Because of his strong attachment to me I alone have cared for this child as he would not tolerate someone else even changing his diaper.
Initially I assumed he felt insecure in a new environment and that his response was temporary. Eight months later, I'm worried.
He cries when I go to the bathroom and he cries the whole time I make lunch, even though he can see me the entire time.
It is very uncommon in my personal experience for a child to respond this way the entire day in care. It is draining, and is impacting the quality of curriculum for the other children. His mother is the kindest, most appreciative woman I have met in many years and I hate to put him out.
Has anyone else experienced this type of situation and if so, did you find a way to shift the dynamic?
Insights would be so greatly appreciated. As I said I have been operating my business for over 20 years and am still learning. I need some coaching now. I don't want to put this child out and I don't want the quality of care diminished for the other children either. :-(
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