Playgroups

I don’t know of any childcare groups, but just wondering why incognito because childcare options are a sensitive subject?

In terms of the nursery issue, is it an option to keep him there and reduce your hours at work so he still gets to socialise but not as many hours?

just, because most people I've spoken to say hello be fine, everyone has done it, and generally seem to have to opinion that it would be doing him a disservice to take him out and not have practice for reception. Incognito makes me feel a bit more protected somehow, I'm sensitive to people's opinions.

I'm not sure it is as it's a school Nursery. I don't work currently, I left when I had him and now I've had another baby.

Could you give a little more info on why you feel it’s not for him?

Nobody knows your child better than you, so ultimately you know what will be the best bet . not saying this to deter you, but giving a little perspective - I didn’t go to nursery and I struggled badly at school with painful shyness. I wasn’t socialised at all and all I knew was my mum. My parents didn’t have any friends or visitors and I only had grandparents as family connections.

What I would say is try to keep him socialised if you can. Do you have family and friends he can interact with? Or cut down his days at nursery so he’s going for maybe 1 day a week? What about a baby group for your little one that you can bring him along to?

Hello! In your previous comment you mention having a baby. How soon after having baby number 2 did you put him in full time nursery? I know lots of little ones struggle if they get put in full time childcare after having a new sibling arrive xx

Denton wellness center have a crèche in the soft play bit that you could try out? I’m not sure how it all works but I’ve seen children being left with the childcare workers whilst their parents went to the gym/swim

he just doesn't seem to be his normal happy self :(

That's a really valid point. Before nursery we would be seeing other people probably 4 out of 5 days- regular groups, friends and grandparents.

hi. So there's been about 3 months. He absolutely loves her and I think partly what he's struggling with is missing his sister :(

that's great to know, thank you so much!

hi. It doesn't seem to be an option, though I do think it might suit him better, at least for now. Yes, that's partly my concern. Which makes me wonder if it's still worthwhile in the meantime. Thank you!

thank you. Yes, I'll try and speak to them, see what they say. I guess if you don't ask, you'll never know.