Granddaughter Cries When I Leave Her

Totally normal, she adores her grandma and wants her to stay. Do remember to keep goodbyes short and sweet to help her learn to deal with transitions. Tell her you enjoyed being with her and you will see her again soon. Then leave. Be careful not to drag out goodbyes, it only makes it harder for her.

I'm just taking a wild guess here since I don't know, but could it be because when you are babysitting her your full attention is on her, but when Mom and Dad are with her they forced to multi-task because they have chores and so on that they have no other time to attend to?

I used to cry my head off when I had to leave my grandparents.
The last time I did that I was ummmmm, 33 years old.
I adored my grandmother and she was quite elderly. I lost it when she said, "Honey, this will be the last time I see you in THIS life again, but remember, I'll always be with you".
My kids cried when they were little about leaving my own mother. My son gets the sniffles when he has to leave his sister. She's 25 and has her own home and child now. He's only 16 and loves going to stay with her. He misses her.
I think it's pretty typical, especially with little kids. They'd like to have everyone they love with them all the time.
Just comfort your granddaughter and let her know you'll be back to see her soon.

Some parents feel terribly bad when their little ones behave this way. I wouldn't say anything to make your son and baby's mom worry about it.
The little one loves you and doesn't want you to go.
She'll be all right.

Best wishes.

She just really, really loves you and loves having you around - nothing more. Enjoy her while you are there, and while she may put up a fuss when you leave, I'll bet it's not for long. She doesn't have any other way to express her sadness about you leaving except to cry. Heck, I cried when we had to leave my grandmother's (she lived 2 hours away back then and we would stay with her for the weekend) and I was 6 years old!

My daughter went through a phase at that same age where she actually acted scared and shy of my mother, and there was no logical reason for it either. It was just a phase and eventually she got over it.

She really adores you! She'll outgrow this-for now-I think that it's pretty normal. Sweet!

She really loves you.

I was a nanny and a lot of times when the mom came home her 2 year old told her to go back to work. I was more fun. Not responsible for punishment, but really to keep him safe, teach him, and have fun!

When I was working, there were times when my youngest would cling to my sister who watched them when they were really young too. It's a good thing :).

My kids LOVE to see their grandparent's and get sad when they leave as well. When I leave my two boys with them to go out for awhile, I often return to them not even acknowledging that I'm home...because they're having too much fun! I know I'm a good mom, so I take it as a good sign that they just really love spending time with their grandparent's. I have fond memories of my grandparents and really want my two boys to feel the same way about theirs.

haven't you really? it's very common. mom and dad are her anchors, the ones she assumes correctly are always there for them and so, conversely, no big deal. grandma is extra, a treat, someone to provide undivided attention. you're her cookie person. it's awesome, but don't read too much into it.
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When my oldest kids did this with my mother it made me feel bad and like the kids liked her better. I've since become more understanding about it and know they just had so much fun with her and did love her, but loved us too. They got to do things there with all the attention on them and nothing much happening that they didn't like so it was a lot of fun and they hate to see it end. I'm glad now they were able to have that time with both sets of grandparents. It's very common for kids to be like this and cry but it never lasts long. Neither does it last long when one might cry when being dropped off somewhere when parents leave. They usually stop as soon as the parent is out the door and are happy to settle down then.

You should be flattered by it. Especially if she is well taken care of and gets everything she needs from her parents. My daughter gets sad and cries when my Mom leaves, but shortly after she's out the door...she is just fine.

You probably are able to give her undivided attention and play with her. Parents are horrid about that. They forget that the kids need their undivided attention when they are trying to cook dinner, do laundry, all kinds of stuff that takes their time. She loves you grandma.

Aw, this reminds me of my little niece that I have been watching lately. I give her lots of extra love and attention (like a grandparent would) because my own kids are obnoxious teens/tweens right now, lol! She cries because she loves and will miss you, but not to worry she will stop almost as quickly as she starts :)

I was attached to my aunt like that. She just loves you more than anyone else. I stayed attached to my aunt until she died. I called her for advice and really trusted her the most of anyone I have ever known.
It's a soul connection she has with you. Accept it.

Very common. My daughter is 5 and still crys when my mother leaves. I did the same with my grandmother. Its just something about grandparents that kids love. Grandmothers are special people and fun to be around. You all do more than the parents because you aren't around all the time. Your son and his girlfriend are probably doing everything right she just wants you too. Just enjoy the love. When she gets older and wants to be around her friends you will wonder where that little girl went.