My 4 yro Jessica goes to day care 4 days a week, when i drop her off she clings to me and crys and wont let me leave without a big to do.
I was very ill up untill she was 3yo, in and out of hospital for varying periods of time. She has always been anxious to let me leave her right up untill about 3 months ago when one of the day care teachers spoke with her and then she used to walk me to the door and wave goodbye no drama. A few weeks ago i spent a few hours at the hospital because of a migraine. Ever since she has gone back to not wanting to let me go.
I feel awful because i feel it is my fault that she is scared to let me go, like she thinks i am going to disappear and never come back. I hate seeing the impact my illness has had on my daughter.
Does anyone have any ideas on how to help her feel more secure?
I kiss her and tell her i love her and reassure her that i will be back but it doesn't help. I end up handing her to one of the teachers and just walking away. It breaks my heart.
