Daughter Screaming in Gym Daycare

It totally sounds like she started it because she's noticing that if she does that then you will soon have to be there. She wants you there with her and that is that. In a different situation I'd suggest not going to get her and let her deal with it, but the gym daycare isn't the place to do that... Maybe you could bring a friend along that could be with your daughter if she screams for the next couple times, so that the gym daycare people don't have to deal with a screaming child alone, but also your daughter learns that it is not the way to get what she wants.

Also, you sound very practical and may already do this, but I'd make sure if I were you to not let her get her way at all when she is acting like that (outside of the gym). To teach her that GOOD behavior is what gets her results...

Hope this is helpful

Rebecca

Anika,
I started taking taking my third child to the gym when he was an infant. He was fine until separation anxiety kicked in. He would even cry when my two older children were present. I eventually stopped going to the gym (for almost a year) and started back this January. My son loves it now. I haven't had any problems since I've been back. Although, about a week or two ago I did try to go to the gym with just him. He didn't want to stay. He didn't whine or cry, he simply told me that he wanted to stay with me. I waited in the play room for about 15 minutes because he typically warms up and changes his mind. I could tell he meant what he said, so I told him we would go home. I don't consider it giving in to bad behavior because he didn't throw a tantrum or anything. Instead, I felt it was important for him to realize I wouldn't FORCE him to stay in hopes that the room wouldn't bring stress in the future. I really think he was just nervous to be there without his big bro and big sister. We went back the very next day without incident.
I would suggest skipping the gym daycare for a while if possible. Try again after a little time has passed and maybe she'll stop associating it with something negative. My kids BEG me to go to the gym. If I'm not planning on taking them with me, I have to hide my gym clothes!!!
Good luck!
K.

What about staying in the nursery for about 10 minutes and playing with her. Schedule it in and maybe she will become comfortable with it again. When I am at my gym, I walk on the top track around the basketball courts. My kids can see me when they are out riding on the tricycles and they love to see me up there. Maybe if they could take her to you and let her watch you to see what you're doing and where you're at would help her.

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