Hi Meg, Because Coco has only been 4 times she's still in the adjusting period. There may have been a couple of incidences at Kindy which has confronted her original enthusiasm. Perhaps there has been a little "setting of boundaries" within her friends that has unsettled her? It sounds like she has the skills to cope... it just might have put her on the back step a bit. How is she treated at home compared to Kindy? I know my 4yo son had a bit of adjusting to do (and separation anxiety) because at home his big sister is fairly accommodating and helps him do a lot of stuff rather than argue over things like he does with his baby brother. He has realised for the first time that there are kids, his age, who have much more demanding personalities and that there is conflict to be dealt with. But they all get over it or adjust eventually. I'm sure if your DD's carers/teachers had concerns they would have mentioned something. What does she say about Kinder? Does she mention the negatives as well as the positives? Are you relaxed about the inevitable conflicts (if they are minor, I'm not talking about bullying). When my DS mentions conflict I just say in a relaxed way "Oh well, everyone gets grumpy sometimes (remember last time you were in a bad mood?) maybe play with someone else if little Tommy is mean tomorrow?". If she is reluctant to talk about Kindy a good strategy is to sit down and 'draw' Kindy. Doesn't matter how bad you draw LOL just start drawing some things, people etc at kinder and ask her if that's how it is? Always a good conversation starter! Goodluck!