18 month transition
My 18 month old just started Montessori this week after being at home with a nanny since 16 weeks. The transition has been rough: tears at drop off (although those stop after a few minutes and he is very social with the kids), reduced appetite, sleep regression, meltdowns over the smallest things. I’m feeling all the emotions including mom guilt of being a working mom and anxiety over his anxieties. My husband says I need to give myself grace since it’s only been 4 days. We were planning on doing full day but his guides (teachers) think half day is more appropriate right now as he adjusts, which my husband and I agree with but it has definitely been more stressful as he and I juggle mid day pick up and arrange for his nanny to come in for half days. How long did the transition take for your LO? What things can we do at home to make this easier on all parties?