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[quote=Anonymous]The child is most likely going through some milestone in cognitive development. The mom being away for 4 nights, in addition to attention being diverted to the baby, has compounded and is now manifesting itself in your charges new challenging behavior. Did the child know mom was going away for 4 nights? Did anyone tell her how the night time routine would be different?

She trusts you enough to have these meltdowns. All you can do is reassure her that she is safe, and her grown-ups always come back. Read her stories about separation anxiety (check them out at your local library). Let her cry if she needs to, and just hold her. Sometimes we all need a good cry.

Also, try to go back to your routine! The child is now manipulating mom and you to give into her anxiety and demands- and that is not okay. I know it may be hard to talk to MB. I'm sure she is still adjusting to baby and has a whole lot of hormones. Approach her from a place of love and understanding: that all you want is what is best for her child. Obviously, whatever is happening now is not working. Children need routine in order to know what to expect. Let her know that you can handle changes in the routine. However, you would like clarification on what that is in order to be able to communicate that to your charge.

Good luck!  
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