Problem
Scenario: Adjusting to Change
Ava (14 months) has attended child care for eight months. She initially settled well and has developed a strong bond with educators. Ava was attending the service three days per week but now attends full-time as both parents have full-time jobs.
Ava has not adjusted well to this change. Normally Ava is happy to go to an educator and wave goodbye to Mum or Dad. Now she screams and clings to her mother or father and continues crying for around an hour. Mum, Dad and educators are all upset by this change in Ava and decide to meet after hours to work on a plan to help Ava settle.
Suggest what educators/parents could do to help Ava adjust to her new routine.