Originally Posted by 284878:
Interesting, I have a two year old that I can not console. He will stop for a little while but then cry again later, ten minutes later. I have to plug (pacifier) him up all day to get him to stop. He looks very tried all the time. Dcm says he just woke just before drop off at 8. Thoughts?
An insecure attachment to me is the hardest thing to deal with as a provider. These kids spend their entire day trying to get their needs met, are generally anxious and whiny and just generally cranky. Lack of sleep can also mimic this so you have to know the kid. I have had a few kids unhappy to be here, but once their sleep is ironed out they are fine. Habe you tried popping him down for a short nap when he arrives? Even a 20-30min catnap can help! Securely attached kids generally have independent personalities, can explore on their own and trust easily.
You can Google the attachment theory online and even see videos of babies reacting.