TESTING TIME FOR PARENTS AND MINDER
I was fascinated to read Cath Hunter's behaviour article about whychildren may become upset or throw a tantrum at collection time (19May).
I have been childminding for more than 15 years and have seen many, manychildren begin to demonstrate this behaviour around the age of 18 monthsto three years. This often causes parents a great deal of anxiety, asthey are pleased to see their child and can't understand that theirchild doesn't feel the same way.
I have often reassured parents by saying that the child is testing bothof us, as they are confused by who is actually 'in charge' of them atthat precise moment. I alleviate this by taking charge, as the child isstill at my setting, and the parents always say they are grateful forthis.
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