I knew that he was distressed even though he wasn't crying, just playing quietly by himself. He is not that verbal yet, so asking questions isn't going to help. I got down on the floor with him and hugged him and played with him. After about five minutes of that support, he returned naturally to his old self. You just have to really know your kids.
Caregivers communicate warmth through pats on the back and hugs or holding toddlers in their laps.
He cried, he reached out with both arms for one last hug from mom. Mom will be back soon, Jason. Jason sucked his thumb and stroked my hair, and we moved to a part of the room where we could sit together looking at books. Jason was soon calm and moved off on his own to play with other children. Caregivers set good examples for children by treating others with kindness and respect.