My DS is 4yo, and completely exhausted after his first half term in reception. He has been noticeably more clingy to me in recent weeks, though skips into school perfectly happily. He is now on halfterm.
His grandparents (ex’s parents) are over from overseas to look after him for 3 days. One of them speaks no English at all, the other speaks a tiny bit. DS has been exposed to their language from birth, and uses a few words, but it isn’t clear how much he understands. On their last visit they estimated 80%. I think it is less than this, maybe 50%.
Twice over the last few days he has become completely hysterical when being left with them, to the point he has made himself sick. It is very upsetting for everyone involved, and makes his dad extremely angry.
DS has contact with them about once a week on Skype,and has always done so. He has spent time alone with them in the past with no issues. If I am there too he will happily play with them.
Does anyone have any advice to make this easier for him? I have to go to work,and cannot stay with him much as I wish I could. He understands this, but has said he could come with me and sit quietly all day and play and would rather do this than stay home. It isn’t possible sadly. His GPs give him lots of treats he isn’t usually allowed so bribery doesn’t seem to work.
I am dreading a repeat performance tomorrow morning.