up my son from school? every day that i pick him up and he can't play with so and so or go to park for a number of reasons, he cries, sobs, not tantrums but sobs.
every time. is it the transition? is it the new schedule and a full day (K)? what do i do to help him?
is there a little special needs bus he can ride on???My son almost always came home from school cranky and crying about something.
I added into our schedule mommy's special surprise snack for after school. Once he knew what was ALWAYS going to happen when he got off bus he was fine.
And Yes i think it is Transition and new schedule and all of those that you said put together.
One thing i did notice though is that my kids are hungry when they come home. Its tough because you want them to eat dinner but i found that a light healthy fun snack will keep them happy until dinner.
I always say that the trigger is usually just the straw that broke the camel's back. Your son is probably reacting to the cumulative stress during his day, and the disappointment of not being able to go to the park, etc. is just the straw that broke the camel's back. Hunger is a source of physical stress, so the suggestion about a quick snack is a good one.
Brainstorm how you can lower your son's stress level at school and at home. Not knowing what to expect is a big source of stress, especially in a new environment. Social stories and visual schedules might help a lot. Have you had a meeting with the teacher to see how things are coming along?
Good luck with everything.