You feel stressed, but it's important for you to put your stresses behind for awhile and help your caregiver help your child make the change from being at day care all day and to going home.
Some children have a difficult time dealing with changes.
A good caregiver will have ways to help and by working together you can help your child. Help by giving your provider information about the Better Kid Care program at Penn State. A well-trained child care provider will have routines organized at the end of the day to help children who have difficulty adjusting to changes. Artwork, parent letters, and any soiled clothing will be together and ready to be taken home. Quiet, calming activities such as reading stories, singing songs, and listening to music will be scheduled.