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Adjusting to change

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Midge25 · 11/06/2012 18:18

Trying not to drip feed but also not to out myself, so apologies if this is all a bit general! DD, 4, is starting school in Sept. She's been ft in nursery since 6 months and loves it. We're in the process of looking at alternative childcare from Sept onward as will need some help with school pickups and also holidays. DD has had some settling in sessions with a childminder we like and whom she clicked with v quickly. She's also having some settling in sessions at school. However in the last week or so, DD seems to be having a real 'wobble'. Normally v gregarious, she's glued to us at the school sessions, (parents attend these at the moment but there are more coming up where she goes without us) and on CM days, there are lots of tears at drop off. It's like I've got a different child and I feel incredibly guilty - have I picked the wrong CM/school? - and could do with MN wisdom/perspective. Sad I admit she's my pfb but am really worried and could do with some suggestions on how to help her cope. The CM says she's fine during the day. DD doesn't seem to be able to articulate any specific issues. TIA Thanks

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quoteunquote · 11/06/2012 22:33

Very normal, she just has noticed that changes are on the horizon, children are naturally conservative, she just checking that the safety nets are still in place.

Don't do anything, just be reassuring and relaxed about it , she will soon be to busy to think about it.

It's quite a frightening thing to start something so new, especially when you are little.

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