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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What time does she go to daycare and is picked up?
I ask because kids are usually very, very tired at the end of the day.
This is likely what is causing all of it.[/quote]

This. My kid goes to daycare/PK (I do t care what you call it) three days a week. She is so much harder in the evenings on school days. And it’s not about missing me, because I’m home with her all day on her off day and she will often spend hours just playing on her own. She will also nap on those days, even though she rarely naps at school and will often claim not to be tired. But she is.

It’s not just that they are busy at daycare, it’s also just a lot of social input due them. Plus this is a “big feelings” age and they are spending the whole day dealing with not only their feelings but also those if everyone else at school. They have to share, they might not get to do something or play with something when they want. It can feel stressful for them.

I agree with bringing a snack to pickup. I also usually bring a favorite stuffed animal and book— she responds well to comfort items. And streamline the routine and aim for earlier bedtime. We only do baths 3 days a week, and one is always on Sunday. So much easier when it’s not a school day. Dinner on school days are simple favorites. Focus is on getting ready for bed and making sure we do reading and snuggle time. Brushing teeth is a non negotiable. But pajamas? Sometimes she wears them, sometimes she wears a (clean) dress from her closet, sometimes she just wears a pull up. It doesn’t matter.

I would actually caution against a super rigid routine. Yes to a routine (it’s necessary) but think critically about the pressure points and ask if they are necessary. Don’t fight over stuff that isn’t important, just because it’s part of the routine. Also, embrace “good enough”. It’s good to keep to a consistent pattern, but flexibility is vital. [/quote]

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