M.A.
Here is what you do in a nutshell. I got this from Supernanny. When I joined LA Fitness last year, my two year old would start crying when we pulled in the parking lot!!!
According to Jo Frost, get down on one knee, (their level) calmly and firmly say, "Mommy is going to go to _____, you will stay here for (whatever amount of time) I will be back to get you, you will have fun while I'm gone"
Now, I know it sounds goofy. IT WORKS!!! I did this everyday. After about three days, the crying stopped. You see, kids need to understand that its ok for you to leave. Once you prove to them that you WILL be back, the emotions stop. It is now at the point that we walk in the front door of the gym and she immediately runs to the play area and doesnt look back!!! That stinker doesnt even tell me goodbye!!!
Try this, I guarentee it works!!!!
Margaret :)