My son is two and started preschool last week. He goes for two days a week for three hours in the morning. He cries on and off the whole time during class and still not crazy about school which was expected. When I drop him off I hug him and kiss him and reassure him that I will pick him up later. He was fine after he got home until yesterday and today. He is usually a very good napper and sleeper at night. But until yesterday and today he would cry and scream my for me when I put him down for a nap and when he does finally fall asleep it would only be for one hour and he will wake up crying (he usually naps for three to four hours straight). Then at night he won't go to sleep unless i sleep with him or stay in his room with him while he sleeps. Usually we just put him down to bed and he falls asleep on his own.
I don't know if this is all caused by preschool as I can't think of any other reason why he would be having issues with sleeping since he's always been such a good sleeper.
Thanks.
When you drop him off at preschool do you say goodbye or do you sneak away? I've read that sneaking away makes them feel like at any given moment they could turn around & you're gone, so they latch on to you more. I don't know...hope it gets better for both of you!
sounds like he's having abandonment issues..i would go to preschool and stay..yep..stay a few times..let him tell you when its ok to leave..my friend had to do this for her son..my son was off and on about preschool..and towards the end he was getting really weird..like calling out in the house to make sure i was still there! he quit napping by 3..he's 5 now..and loves kindergarten and the clingy worry issues are gone..i would try staying and letting him tell you when to go..if that doesn't work..i would switch to another preschool..or perhaps he's just not ready..hope it works out
xo
D.
HI there,
Is there any kind of routine that you would usually follow for nap time and bedtime? Maybe you swayed from it a little. Kids do really well with repetition, so I would go back to doing things you would normally do. Sounds like a temporary hiccup. It may take a few weeks, but he will get back there again. Changes can really screw a kid up, but as soon as it becomes a regular part of life, things will get back to normal.
I wouldn't stay in his room just because he wants you too, that's to much of a change from the norm. Most kids take a mile when you give an inch, so go back to tucking him in and leaving his room. Go back to the way you were doing things just a few days ago, even if he screams for you.
good luck!
It will pass as soon as he figures out you that you're there. Just give it time. It is a neccesary stage, you don't want to be going through this when he starts actual school.
Hi,
He's missing you and he's having a hard time with this transition so he doesn't want to let you go. He may not be ready yet for this separation. I know that it's normal for kids to get upset when Mom leaves (I see that at my daughters preschool) but, normally they are fine after some consoling and then spend the rest of the time ok. My daughter is two and just started preschool as well. Luckily for me, she has been ok but, I do see many of the other children upset. From talking to the mom's, all the kids are ok once they leave and then happy for the rest of the time. If he is unhappy throughout you might consider pulling him out for now or staying in school for a few days or a week until he becomes more comfortable. They should let you do that at the school.
