How to Break Childcare Fear...

This is a phase, it will probably happen again between 2 1/2 and 3. What I have found is that after about 30 minutes out of site the kids settle down and forget they miss you. Of course as soon as they see you it starts all over again. The best thing is to use the daycare at the YMCA, babysitters- as long as they understand about the problem- so they are prepared. The more often your son is exposed to dealing with other adults (or sitters) than realitives the easier it gets. It is said it is actually harder on the parents than the kids.
Don't forget the phase may come back again before your son is ready for kindergarden. Just work through it the same way.

Lots of luck,

K.

Your son is going through separation anxiety. Sounds worse than it really is. Almost every child I have ever dealt with has gone through separation anxiety. The most common reason this happens is that your son has developed a skill called object permanance. He realizes that things don't just disapear after he can't see them. If he isn't crying the entire time you are working out then chances are he is distracted by toys and other children as soon as you are out the door. I always recommended to my parents to make sure they got on thier child's eye level and told them good-bye. Some things to say are; "Mommy and Daddy love you, we are going to exercise and will be right back. You are going to have so much fun with all of these new toys!" (or something that works for you along those lines) Also babies, especially, are REALLY good at reading body language. If they know that you will get upset about leaving them, they will get more upset. Make sure your tone is light and fun and when then after you say goodbye just leave. When you come back to get your son say "See mommy came back just like she said she would. I bet you had so much fun playing with all of your new friends!" again be happy and fun! It may take a few times but eventually your son will realize that you will come back. He understands so much more than he can say with words. GOOD LUCK!

Hi my name is C. we have just moved to Spring Hill about 2 months ago. My Nephew is now 1and a half and is was going through the same thing as your son. He is just finally starting to get over it. I've heard playing with them like hiding around the corner adn peekaboo helps them to understand that even though they can't see you right then. You will not be gone forever! Hope that helps!
-C.

That is typical of a child his age. This will pass as well. I have a two year old and she went through that phase. As far as babysitters, my 2 year old just started at a new center called Primavera Preschool. They are new which is good because they don't have a lot of kids right now and can give tons of one on one attention to your son. My daughter attends and there are only 5 in her room. The 1 year old room only has 1 child right now and the teacher caters to the 19 month old. She seems very happy and attentive to the baby. They have an open house this weekend on Saturday at 10:30 to 2:30. They are at 13601 W. Hillsborough Ave 1/2 mile east of Race Track Rd. ###-###-####.
Good Luck!