04-05-2006, 02:07 PM
Aww poor Danny! 
Any change is stressful for any kids, especially when one also has to learn a new language on top of that.
Is it possible for your Dad to visit you there? What about taking Danny out to a fun adventure park and take loads of photos of him having a great time there, and really plug happy things to do, taking loads of photos of him and you all happy there. I saw one of those nanny programs where Jo did it (can't remember the point of that activity, but it made sense at the time).
Once you've developed the photos, stick them on your fridge door, around his room and everywhere he goes during the day, and use opportunities to keep reminding him of exciting things you're doing here in Denmark , hopefully giving him positive feelings about his new country.
What about giving him a pet of his very own in his new home? at 4 he should be quite capable of taking care of one... if you point out to him his little pet is feeling lonely far away from his home, and this is his new home with Danny now, you could foster empathy, the responsibilities of feeding and caring for it might give him a different focus and could help him get over his feelings of homesickness.
Also, I know this is probably not the case, but language barriers aside, I would also keep my senses alert to the playgroup themselves to be certain they are giving him the best care possible, and there is not something that is specifically making him unhappy there.
It is difficult making such big adjustments, especially for children, but I am sure he will pull through once he makes more headway in speaking the language.
Hang in there. It will get better.
:luck: :hug:
Any change is stressful for any kids, especially when one also has to learn a new language on top of that.Is it possible for your Dad to visit you there? What about taking Danny out to a fun adventure park and take loads of photos of him having a great time there, and really plug happy things to do, taking loads of photos of him and you all happy there. I saw one of those nanny programs where Jo did it (can't remember the point of that activity, but it made sense at the time).
Once you've developed the photos, stick them on your fridge door, around his room and everywhere he goes during the day, and use opportunities to keep reminding him of exciting things you're doing here in Denmark , hopefully giving him positive feelings about his new country.
What about giving him a pet of his very own in his new home? at 4 he should be quite capable of taking care of one... if you point out to him his little pet is feeling lonely far away from his home, and this is his new home with Danny now, you could foster empathy, the responsibilities of feeding and caring for it might give him a different focus and could help him get over his feelings of homesickness.
Also, I know this is probably not the case, but language barriers aside, I would also keep my senses alert to the playgroup themselves to be certain they are giving him the best care possible, and there is not something that is specifically making him unhappy there.
It is difficult making such big adjustments, especially for children, but I am sure he will pull through once he makes more headway in speaking the language.
Hang in there. It will get better.
:luck: :hug: