Hey mamas, my toddler transitioned to toddler class from infant, it was his second day today and his new teachers say he did really well and was happy in class. He did sleep less than usual. I was happy to hear he was okay in class, also thought it must've been easier because it's the same daycare. But once we got home he was crying all the time, was clingy and getting frustrated for everything. Is this normal behaviour for a transition, Im concerned.
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I would say completely normal based on what I have read in parenting books and experienced with my own toddler. He was acting that way because he felt safe to do so. Transitions are hard and bring on a lot of emotions and feelings of uneasiness. He was likely holding it together all day and then when he got home he could finally get it out. This will improve with time as he begins to feel more and more comfortable in the new classroom with the new changes! Just support him and let him work through it. Tell him you love him and reassure him that it’s okay to have big emotions.

I would say that happens sometimes. My baby was like that when she was to move to toddlers class too. She would cry on our way to daycare and was very clingy at the end of the day.
He would definitly improve with time as he gets comfortable in his room class.
She got used to her new teachers with time and would look at her former teachers like who are you,lol, plus she is doing well now

This is very age appropriate behaviour. New transition are tough on our lo. He is just adjusting to the new room, teachers, friends, class routine, etc. It is alot of change for them.
Thank you mamas ❤️ it was just confusing for me because he was smiling throughout at daycare and his teachers were like oh he had a great time, but at home it was the opposite.