Jealous son

[Littlepurpleprincess]

I started childminding last monday and have a 2year old son. All week he's been horrible. They argued quite a lot but he's been distant from me IYKWIM and we've had lots of temper and crying and general unhappiness. I know it's normal for him to take some time to adjust but any tips on getting the balance right? I don't want DS to feel pushed out but my new mindee needs some extra attention while he is settling.

I had the same problem with my 2YO son when I started. He used to tell the kids to go home when they arrived. I was . Just make sure that you try to include everyone in the activities and keep your son occupied and give him lots of praise. Once my son cottoned on to the fact that suddenly because mummy started working from home, that he got to go to lots of nice places everyday (toddlers, soft play, outings etc) and that he was never short of a few friends to play games with.

Keeping busy is the key. Hope this helps.

Thankyou. He's still like it now and I've had 3 days off .

I thought he'd love having friends to play everyday!

Its difficult for him having to share his mum, most two year olds are still not making friends, and would rather not share.

Give it time.