How to help with seperation anxiety?

Separation anxiety is a fairly universal normal stage of development. It is natural to want to do things that make our babies happy all the time, unfortunately that just isn't possible. Since the daycare at the gym is not a new place and the care givers are not strangers, than it is probably a phase of separation anxiety he is going through. It can be helpful to bring along a little something of comfort for him, something special he might begin to associate with going to the gym daycare. Perhaps a favorite toy or a favorite food would help. Check with the care providers first about policy for foods and toys from home. Every child is different and how long this phase lasts varies considerably. It helps a lot if you have an upbeat and positive attitude. Speak happily about the daycare and his providers on the way to the gym. Put on your happy face when you drop him off and keep the departure routine to a minimum. A hug and a kis with some words such as, "Mommy is going to exercise now. You'll have fun with Mona and Janine and I'll be back in an hour." He has no clue what exercise or an hour is, but your tone of voice will reassure him that everything is OK. When you return, reinforce the concept with some words such as, "Mommy is all done exercising now so I came back for you. What did you do with Mona and Janine while I was gone?" Attitude is everything. So, it helps, too, if your son is going to daycare when he isn't exceptionally tired or hungry. For most toddlers, separation anxiety is farily short lived, especially when no one gets overly worked up over it but him. If he sees everyone else is OK with this arrangement than he'll eventually be OK with it again, too. I suggest that you don't stop going because he is crying. This could actually make him worse since it could lead him to believe that if mom isn't going to take me there because I cry than maybe it really is a bad place. If you trust the people and the environment than sticking with the routine will help your son most. Kids are pretty resiliant and it takes a lot to screw them up, which is a good thing because I know first hand that we parents make a lot of mistakes. I am mom to 4 who are now 29, 27, 24, and 11. I also have a nearly 2 year old grandson plus I have provided child care in my home for 21 years. Kids go through stages and what your son is doing is just one of the many you'll experience before he leaves home and ventures out into the world on his own.

believe it or not this question was on super nanny lol, they suggested giving the child a little something of your to hold onto like a scarf a sweater or something sort of small like that and to let the child know that you will be back to pick up for item and him at the end of the day. Them having a small piece of you with them is supposed to help them adjust and comfort them.

if your having the problem leaving him because he starts crying then try leaving when hes playing and say hold on met me get you a toy and slip out or just play with him for a few minutes while your dropping him off and then get behind him and slip out. you could also leave a walky talkie with one of the helpers and when he starts crying they could call you on it tell you to start talking to him so he feels that your there. and maybe the sound of your voice will make him feel better.

hope i helped