What am I supposed to do with my life now that my child is in school?

Question

my child just started school, and now i don't know what to do, she is all that i have known for the past four and a half years. i am lost now i am open to suggestions

Answer 1

yes,that is what I call separation anxiety. First, you have to congratulate yourself for being a responsible parent by sending your child to school. Look at the positive side. Not all parents are responsible enough for their children's education. Second, there will be more things you and your child can explore, as you guide your child with any assignments or learnings in school. This would be another bonding time for you. Third, you involve yourself to the school activites. and lasty, just enjoy being a mother, enjoy your child..

Answer 2

Volunteer in her school! Whether she's in a public or a private school, there are ALWAYS things they need volunteers to do -- cut out craft projects for her teacher, make photocopies for the staff, work on a committee for the school site council.

Talk to the office staff about what kind of volunteer activities they have. Your school most likely has a volunteer coordinator who has a list of volunteer jobs. Talk to her (or him; I've been the volunteer coordinator in the past) about what you'd like to do.

It can be very rewarding to work in your child's classroom, and it can be equally rewarding to work in something completely different like sorting books in the library or working in the garden (most schools have a "butterfly garden" for upper-grade science classes). There are almost certainly fund-raising committees, committees for big social events, and more.

One of the nicest side effects of volunteering at your child's school is that it gives you access to dozens if not hundreds of other adults who share a common interest with you -- the parents and teachers of the children at your own child's school. Most of our best friends have come from relationships at our children's schools over the years.

So the next time you drop your daughter off, stop in at the office and ask about volunteer activities. It will change your life, and it is the second best thing you can do for your daughter's education.

(What's the best thing? Get her dad involved too. It's strange, but there is a VERY strong statistical coordination between children whose fathers are involved in their schools, and the success those children have in education.)

Answer 3

Lots of good advice, here, but if you REALLY miss your child, you can remain close by volunteering at the school. Most schools would welcome a parent volunteer to help in the classroom, playground or on field trips.

That way, you could still remain close and pick up a few skills that you can use later, if you decide, eventually, to get a paying job. Administering to 20 or 30 grade schoolers is much like supervising a crew full of adults. (except that most adults wipe their own noses)

Answer 4

It is good that you are a great mother, but why do you base your whole entire life around your child. How will you handle it when she goes off to college or move out. Use this extra time you have to yourself to get to know you. If you haven't why don't you either go to college or get a part-time job while she is in school.

Answer 5

Well i would start with ur hobbies and try to friends to hang out with during the day while she is at school and also keep in mind that she will always be a part of u nomatter where she or you are.I would also find fun interacting things to do with outgoing people and when she comes home you can have her join to.

Answer 6

I am a stay at home mom, I just finished fall cleaning. I do my hobbies, ( painting, stitching, I am going to make curtains, make a few Christmas presents) I am head room mother so I stay a head of the projects, I fix and freeze treats. Nows when I do the things I could not get done, Do get done.

Answer 7

Go volunteer in her class! This is a great way to get involved, and could open the door to you as a part time employee at the school. Your daughter will love having you as a helper.

Answer 8

Read a book, take up a hobby, get a part time job. Better yet, volunteer to be her classroom's class mother. Volunteer at the school library. There are endless things to do!

Answer 9

Try taking a class @ college or part time job near the school. You could also volunteer for PTA. All will be fine so go bake some homemade cookies so when she comes home she will tell you all about her day!

Answer 10

celebrate! You actually have time for yourself. Have your hair styled, visit the dentist or any health thing you neglected, start looking at fashion magazines and update your style which I am sure got stuck to the time your child was born. Study something you always wanted to take up. Pay attention to your needs now!