angel at daycare- devil at home??

Bryan just started daycare 3 days and my bil 2 days and they all report how wonderful he is never cries no tantrums- never acts out, laid back etc. And as soon as he gets hojme its nothing but tantrums, screaming, crying... What is going on- So you think he is mad at us for leaving or he is just on his best behavior in public- but can an 18 month old even do that?? Im confused of what to make of this all.

Re: angel at daycare- devil at home??

Jack does that to my husband when he gets home from work every night.
I can see how frustrating it is because I know it hurts my Dh.

For us, Dh dropping everything and instantly playing with Jack upon coming home has helped out ALOT.

Re: angel at daycare- devil at home??

My DD never cries at daycare...Listens to all of the teachers, never throws tantrums....always goes down for her nap without a problem.

When she is home at night/on weekend...now that is a different story!

I don't think that they are mad at us for leaving them... I think it's more of they miss us and they want our undivided attention when they get home.

DD is in daycare from 8:00 until 5:00. It's a long day and I think when she get's home she is destressing in her own way--tantrums etc.

As far as being old enough at 18 months to consciously act one way in public etc..... You'd be amazed

Re: angel at daycare- devil at home??

Being that my mom is a daycare provider, she gets this too..they behave with her and go home and are different.

Maybe because there are other children around that occupies him there.

Re: angel at daycare- devil at home??

This is my daughter to a "T"... it's not just daycare, it's anytime she's out and about with other people. I think for us, it's a boredom factor. She needs a LOT of stimulation and at daycare she gets just that with all the teachers, toys, playtime, music and art classes and kids/babies, but at home, she gets bored within 10 minutes and starts throwing a fit