My oldest will be starting preschool this year. She is so excited about it and talks about school constantly. Every day she asks me "When do I goto school mommy?". I don't tell her but it breaks my heart everytime I hear that. I know my bbay is getting bigger and that she preschool will be good for her. My question is, what do I do to keep myself from going insane? I know it will probably only get worse when she actually starts school. Any tips to help me ease into the fact that she will be in preschool?
2007-01-12 15:04:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I started worring about sending my kids to school when they were only one. (I have 6 year old twins) I was so depressed at the thought of them striking out on their own and being away from me, transferring control to someone else, etc. What I found was that when they actually started, I was actually ready. It was much easier than I thought. You realize that the amount of time they're in school is miniscule compared to the amount of time they're still with you. You also will meet many other parents who are going through the same thing as you are -- a whole new support group. As your daughter makes new friends, so will you. Don't go insane -- what you're going through right now is MUCH worse than what it will be like. The first few days will be strange -- but the time will go really fast, you will have time to get things together at home, and before you know it, your daughter will be running into your arms after school. You will still read to her, play with her, hug her, talk, sing and laugh with her. None of that will change. As each new phase of school has come (now my kids go all day every day) I've come to embrace it instead of dreading it. I'm sure you will too.
2007-01-12 15:26:34 · answer #1 · answered by Liza 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good idea when enrolling your child with a preschool that they are inviting to parents. It might help you to stay with your child during the day for a while as you get used to parting with her. You could then progress to half a day then 1/4 and then leave all together.
I am studying early childhood education and the best tip for parents when they leave their child is to leave quietly and with no fuss. This avoids a long drawn out goodbye which may worry the child, because they will think there's a reason you are making it such a long and perhaps tearful goodbye.
But I would pop in during the day at the centre for a few days or weeks so that you adjust to her not being at home.
2007-01-12 20:29:04 · answer #2 · answered by ♪ Rachel ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THink about it this way it is only for a couple of hours a day and you can use that time to spend extra with your other kids and then when she comes home you will have so much to talk with her about and helping her with projects from school. You know you can also try and volunteer at her school . I know the schools where my grandkids go are always happy to take volunteers to help out a few hours . I know its nice when they are small and you dont want them to grow but they do. enjoy her growing . And then many many many years from now when she is ALOT older lets say over 21 she will then start thinking about bringing you home grandbabies and trust me grandkids are 99 % funner than your own kids were. Your own kids are always like Mom get away . but grand kids look up to you like you are a super hero or something . Get excited with her about school . It will be fun for you too.
2007-01-12 15:17:44 · answer #3 · answered by hersheynrey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spend a little time at the school so you feel comfortable that they will take care of her ,then find something you will enjoy to do while she is their ,maybe meet a freind for lunch .
It is very important not to let her know you are feeling this way because it could make her fearful and that would afect her develepment .she could end up scared for life .
Your job as a mother is to protect her but it is also to prepare her for life ,preschool is just the first step in a long road of letting go in small steps .I did feel this way too .but I had to deal with it as you will .
2007-01-12 15:12:28 · answer #4 · answered by stephanie n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it easy mom, preschool at the most is 3 days per week for 3 hours you will drop her off get home do a load of laundary & go to get her. It is actually easier once she starts.
2007-01-12 15:09:08 · answer #5 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
technically, considering after the 1st time they are already a million/2 ineffective, the 2d a million/2 could relatively be 1 / 4 of the preliminary aliveness. so as that they could be 3 quarters ineffective after the 2d time being scared a million/2 to dying. that's an exponential decay element.
2016-10-19 22:05:43 · answer #6 · answered by janovich 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I volunteered. I try to do as much as possible for her class and my first grader's class. It is hard with the twins since they tear the room up, but I do what I can and that kind of eases my mind and makes me feel like I am a part of that aspect of her life.
2007-01-12 15:21:05 · answer #7 · answered by zinntwinnies 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
preschool is only a few hours a day
just do your chores while she's there
grocery shopping
laundry
or treat yourself to a cup of coffee
2007-01-12 15:14:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's great that she is so excited about school! You'd be surprised just how easily children adapt to new environments. I would not worry about her...she will be fine.
2007-01-12 16:34:59 · answer #9 · answered by Lynnie M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax. Deep breathing. It will be fine. Really.
2007-01-12 15:18:06 · answer #10 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋