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Going Daycare for first time
My Son is 2 years 4 months old. He has joined the daycare/playschool recently since we both are working.
He cries too much when he goes to School. But he becomes a bit silent after he reaches.
He doesn't make friends and plays alone. He is going for last 5 days
Is it normal or does he need counselling ? We are worried
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Hello. Thanks for reaching out. First, a child of 2 years cannot be counselled. Some children take longer to adjust to newer surroundings. He can helped if this behavior continues in familiar surroundings as well. Please consult me over practo for more details like his developmental milestones etc to help him. Take care.
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It is a bit too early to draw any conclusions. Children take time to adjust to the new environment. Some children go through separation anxiety during the initial days of joining playschool and hence they might remain withdrawn in the classroom setting.
However, does he behave the same in the home setting? Does he mix with other children or remains aloof ? Does he face the similar difficulties with guests visiting your house or he mixes up with them?
Next Steps
You can be watchful for atleast a week more. If the difficulty persists you can consult with me online for the same.
Health Tips
You can request the playschool teacher to spend some time with him and build a good rapport so he feels secure in the new environment.
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