Quick question to all you mommies of toddlers. How long did it take your kids to get used to nursery? My daughter has been in for 1 month and every sunday she has cried the entire 2 hours. Once they even asked me to take her. Now, Jason and I both teach during the 3rd hour and we can't be doing that. Any thoughts, suggestions, or anything? I feel bad for the leaders, but I also feel like those two hours are my time. Am I wrong?
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You're right. Nursery leaders need to expect those new 18 month olds to get use to nursery...My mom teaches in her ward, she says it can take some kids a few months. The key is consistency and hopefully one day it will click and she will love it! Kaedance did great right off, but there were some Sundays that she cried. I just hugged her and told her I would see her later. She always ended up calming down and playing. Keep me posted! Love ya!
She will never get used to it if they ask her to leave. She needs to go in order to get used to it. Tanner was horrible for awhile and I always just gave in and took him with me. One Sunday I decided to stay in there with him for awhile. I sat down and played with him and when he was calm, told him I was going to my class and would be back. He's been fine ever since. Maybe if you go in there with her and she realizes it is fun she'll be okay with it. I promise you it will get better. She just needs to go and realize that you will be back for her.
Oh Seana.. that sucks. It's probably gonna suck for a while. Faith JUST started going to nursery without a fight and she's 3!! We should have buckled down sooner and just made her stick it out. Sucks for the nursery leaders, but that's why they are there. It's not sit around and eat snacks while you avoid sunday school calling... if that were the case people would actually want it. Good luck sistah!!
Ryder just started nursery yesterday. He was less than thrilled about the experience. But they all get used to it. You just have to drop them off and leave, I think. And speaking as a former nursery leader, that is the best thing to do. Good luck! That is hard for a mommy but it is a good thing for the kids--even if they don't realize it at first.
You could always drop her off at the nursery leader's home two or three times during the week so she can get used to her!!
My mom is funny. Everyone who left comments already is right- some people will tell you it's cruel to leave them crying but it's the only way they will learn to get used to it. Brody was pretty bad for a while. He would scream when we left him there even though he liked it- he would be having fun playing within 3 minutes. It just takes time...I will need all this pep talk in a few months when Bridger goes. Good luck! And tell the nursery leaders to suck it up. Seriously.
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