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Daycare Drop Offs: When does the crying stop?

How long before my child stops crying at drop off?

When does it get easier?

I can hear my daughter crying as I leave the daycare and it’s excruciating!

When transitioning to daycare, all we are thinking about is how to stop the crying. It’s loud, intense and having to walk away when they are still upset, feels awful. Stopping the crying can become the goal.

Daycare, ToddlerHeather SandeMarch 15, 2021crying, tears, daycare, drop off, separation anxiety, separation, big feelings, returning to work, matchmaking

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