Problem
Karlie is 2 years old and her mother Jade has just adopted a new baby girl. Karlie and her older brother Rhys have been attending the centre 2 days a week and have previously enjoyed their time at the centre very much. Recently, Karlie does not want to come to the centre, she clings to jade and cries after jade leaves. Karlie seems to only settle when she is with the worker from the preschool room whom she has formed a strong attachment with. Jade is upset with this behaviour and thinks she may have to pull Karlie out of the Centre.
1) Why is Karlie behaving this way?
2) How can you support Karlie?
3) Should Jade remove Karlie from the Centre?
4) What advice can you give Jade?