whimpering puppy

Question
We just adopted a beautiful chiwienie who is 5 months old (male/neutered) four days ago.  When we brought him home he tolerated his crate very well, but after the 2nd night he started whimpering.  We figured he was having some separation anxiety and tried crating him more frequently/shorter durations during the day so he would be ok with his special place.  He is whimpering at night, first when we put him in and at times throughout the night.  I have ignored his whimpering but my 15 year old daughter has a room close to the kitchen (where his crate is) and can't stand it.  She slept next to him on the tile one night and is going crazy with sleeplessness.  I told her when she goes out there she is reinforcing the behavior we are trying to extinguish.  Any ideas on how to get some sleep for my daughter and sanity back into our house?  Is it too late for that? (ha!)

He has been inconsistent in his elimination within his crate--sometimes dry, sometimes pee, sometimes poop and pee.  I imagine he starts whimpering at first because he wants to be with us, and later on because he is uncomfortable.  We start back to our regular work schedule tomorrow and the plan is to leave him in his crate while we are at work and at night time.  I doubt there is a quick fix but any suggestions would be helpful.

Answer
I have had very good luck with laying down next to the crate until the puppy settles down and goes to sleep.  At bed time, take it out, walk it around good to make sure is has emptied it bowels and bladder.  Sometimes you need to give it a second chance.  Then put it in the crate and lay down next to it until it falls asleep.  Then your daughter should be able to go to bed herself. At 5 months, it should easily go overnight.  I am not sure about all day.  I hate to see a dog left more than 4-5 hours.  If nobody can make back for a mid day break, find a neighbor or professional dog walker.  Doggy daycare is a great alternative to leaving a dog by itself all day.