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My son if very difficult in the mornings on days where he goes to daycare. We are on a time crunch in the morning and he doesn't want to get ready. I realize that this is normal, but I am looking for tips.
He doesn't like to get dressed or go get in the car.
Lately he's been very clingy with me too, even with my husband around. I think it's cute, but when he won't release my leg when I try to walk, it can be very frustrating.
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I had this with my 2yo recently, and I realized it only happened on mornings when I had to wake him up....sooo, I put his to bed a little earlier, and in the morning I go to his room and turn on his light without saying a word. I then go get the baby ready. By the time I come back, he is fully awake and happily playing with his books.
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I would just keep up the routine...because before you know it they will be so used to it that YOU will be the one expecting the drop-off drama, and it won't be there. For example, my oldest has ALWAYS gotten upset when I leave for work. Yesterday I asked for a kiss and he said "bye mama, wuv you, haba day" (have a good day). I was torn between the idea that he was ok with me leaving, and the fact that he has adapted to our routine so much that he was that comfortable.
I think it is "easier" to get them ready when they are a little sleepy still (and still malleable!). I feel so bad when I have to wake DD up to leave the house (usually she is up on her own). But when she is tired, she is less "apt" to struggle with getting dressed/whine about leaving the house, etc. I feel your pain! I have heard it gets worse when they want to dress themselves, etc.
Yes, I have to agree with the previous poster, it does get worse when they want to dress themselves. I have a 2 year old and a 3 year old. It always amazes me that when they want to dress themselves falls the same mornings we are running late. Mornings we have all sorts of time, then I get "Please help Mama." But when I'm running around trying to get everyone out the door, that's when I get "No, I do myself!" And it's not just one "Do myself" it more like, they want to do the shoes, the coat, the hat, the zipper, you name it, by themselves. I also find both of my girls to be more difficult the mornings we are in a hurry. That's when the whining, the fits, or the pushing each other really gets going. Don't have a lot of advice to offer. Just know you are not alone!
I agree with sdiedre... most morning's DD wakes up on her own and we go thru our normal routine pretty easily. She is adamant about picking out her own clothes and some morning this takes time but I remind her the longer it takes to get dressed the less time she has to watch "Maisy" b4 we leave for school. This usually gets her moving. BUT if I have to wake her up for our morning routine. Then every step is a struggle. So I vote for a WELL rested child that wakes up on her own!!! :-)
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