Parents · August 21, 2026 · 1 minute read
Settling in, with (some) tears
Why a few tears are fine, and what helps the first two weeks go well.
Most children cry at some point in their first fortnight. It is a sign that they love you and noticed you leaving, not that something is wrong.
What helps
- Say goodbye properly, even if it causes tears. Slipping away makes the next morning harder.
- Keep goodbyes short and the same every day.
- Bring something from home that smells of home.
- Call us as often as you like. We will always tell you honestly how the day is going.
What we do
We plan settling around your child, not a fixed timetable. Visits start at an hour with you in the room and grow from there.