My daughter and only child is heading off to her first day of kindergarten it makes me feel like cring not just sad but also happy tears but I need some tips on keeping my cool when sending her off that first day To make it better for both of us.
2006-08-22 06:03:52 · 17 answers · asked by Lola P 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Stick a coat hanger in your mouth upside down for a fixed grin!!
You'll be fine, I promise. There'll be lots of moms there in the same boat.
You can all head off to the bar for a drink together!
FREEDOM!!! YIPPEE!!
2006-08-22 06:11:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can(and will) cry when she's gone, remind her how much fun she will have, how great the kids will be, and don't forget that the kindergarten teacher is GOD. Breathe deep, make it a great morning, and watch her go. I still tear up when I think about my little guys first days of school. Then I realized how nice it was to run to the grocery store by myself, the 20 minute uninterrupted shower. You'll do fine and if you do tear up a bit at least she'll know Mommy misses her.
2006-08-22 13:33:48 · answer #2 · answered by skylark455st2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if possible be as involved in her school as you possibly can. There will be plenty of times for you to have a parent help out (teachers love that with the little ones) or you could just pop in with the McD's for lunch. My daughter has started Pre-K and I know what you are feeling. Its a sad and happy moment just because they are growing up.
2006-08-22 13:43:02 · answer #3 · answered by sdo3lg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont let her see YOU cry.... I made that mistake when I took my middle son last year... I could hear him screaming all the way down the hall way....and dont think about it being YOU sending her out on her OWN... Your sending her to learn more social skills and how to adapt to the chaos of this world... My daughter has already started crying telling me when I take her to school this year that she wont be my "baby kat" anymore... I have told her.. You will always be mommy's "baby kat"....You will do fine, it will be hard on you, but when you pick her up after that first day, and you hear what all she did and that she had fun.... it will be easier for ya... good luck to you, me and all the other first day at school moms (and dads)
2006-08-22 13:14:24 · answer #4 · answered by kutskova29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to encourage that she is a Big Girl now.Your fears will be easily passed on her.So stay positive.When you wave her away go and have some you time.Sit in a bath alone without someone shouting "Mum" lol.Or head to the nearest cafe and relax.When she comes running out of the school gates then you will be a proud mum and know you have done your job well.
2006-08-22 13:13:23 · answer #5 · answered by rach0810 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm really not sure what to tell you to do to keep your cool but it will get better very soon. Soon you'll be enjoying your time you have away from her. My son is just going into the 3rd grade. I was so happy on the first day of school. LOL
2006-08-22 13:14:36 · answer #6 · answered by Julie C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't cry. Think about the free time you will have,even though it will probably only be half a day for kindergarten. Look at it as getting a piece of your life back.
2006-08-22 13:13:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll both be fine, check out the school, check out the staff... ask questions about their programs, classes all that stuff.
also check out the cafeteria and playground... think of the future also.. sure it's off a ways but it's also good to check out (for yourself) the middle and high schools... and think about colleges... who knows when she's having summer vacation in middle school.. you two can go college hopping for the summer and take some classes you two can do together and enjoy.
she'll be fine.
also participate in class activities also, field trips and other things that may be going on and meet up with the other parents too.
2006-08-22 13:26:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haha... Have another one! That'll get your mind off of it.
Mine just started Kindergarten too. I cried too, but then I immediately had to take care of my other one.
I know how you feel. Just give her some cookies and milk when she gets home with a big ole kiss from her mommy ;)
2006-08-22 13:49:45 · answer #9 · answered by mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to accompany her throughtout the whole day? Wait for her outside her classroom? Else during the breaktime, watch her from afar? Actually i seriously do not know what kind of help do you need, it's a great thing to see your child to school. Your parent might have the best answer to your question. (Do what they did on your first day of school.) =)
2006-08-22 13:13:26 · answer #10 · answered by tohhouw56 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋