How to transition a toddler into daycare, according to research

Transitioning into daycare can be stressful for both the parents and the child. In today's episode (the final episode of season 3!), I discuss the research around daycare transitions also known as the adaptation phase.

I discuss how to help a child build a connection with their new caregiver and what I believe should be the procedure in all daycares.

If your daycare can't allow you to join your child at the daycare, I offer alternatives to help minimize the stress for your child on their first day. Whether you have a baby, toddler, preschooler or your child is starting daycare, preschool, or meeting a new nanny, this episode will be your guide!

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[ann-mariebest]

Thank you for reassuring me that I"m not crazy. My child started daycare this month and i expected opportunities for transition, rather than just hand him over and go. Everyone around me is saying this is how school is, and all I keep saying is that it doesnt have to this traumatic if there is an adequate orientation process in place. I will be using the tips you shared at home. Thank you!

[aileenxavier]

I love this episode. You have enlightened me and educated me doc.

[HelenaCoelhooo]

6 minutes to START saying anything about the real theme… omg

[deboraschechtman]

Hi! Loved this episode. Very useful! You mention that you would like the research you refer to in the episode notes but I couldn’t find it. Am I searching it in the wrong place maybe? Thanks!

[dianalopezdiaz]

I love this episode, very useful !! regards from Spain

[Neonleaf]

Any advice for how to gently prepare a toddler (currently 14 months will be closer to 16/17 months when in care) for sleeping without being nursed to sleep? Currently I am the only person able to get my child to sleep at any time except when she is in the car. We currently cosleep and feed to sleep.

[bilektribe]

So what do you do if your child is showing stress signs?

[karinababy]

Some good advice thank you. I am a parent of a toddler who is starting daycare and I am an educator myself. 😊

[pinarozumcenk]

Oh my god, real content starts like after 100 minutes 😂

[tezo]

My daughter is a very anti social person. She is only comfortable with her family in our house hold. It’s extremely concerning because we struggle to have anyone watch her because she cry, yells and kicks if we leave. Hoping I can gain some insight here

[annjoy]

Omg, first 7 min is just about smth else. I respect you, but please mark the content's beginning.

[lalunayelmar]

She talks more about herself than what I came here for. waste of time