ProudParenting.com - First week of preschool - Comments

All smiles by now?

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:50:18 -0800

I am a preschool teacher, and see this happen quite frequently! Your daughter wants you to know that she is sad that you are going, but her teacher was right in asking you to say good-bye and leave. The longer you stay or come back into the room for one more hug/kiss, the longer she will stay upset and the longer it will take her to calm down. I hope she is loving her school. May I ask what you did to "prepare" the school and teachers for your unique family? I have yet to have this experience, and want to be prepared for when my partner and I have children.

It does get easier

The3Bs — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 09:56:46 -0700

Sounds all to familiar. The secret is that as soon as you on the other side of the door....the drama stops. We end up feeling worse...who says parents corner the market on guilt! It will be great. However, wait for the bus!!!

First week of preschool

Jeff — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 07:57:32 -0700

This was Chloe's first week of preschool. We were both anxious - but tried not to show it.

I sat with her during her first day. I attempted to be inconspicuous - in a quiet corner. But I must say, the little girls in her class loved me. I was definitely the most popular boy in class that first day. One little girl even wiped her booger on my face. Oh yes, she went "there". But I remained calm - furiously searching my pockets for a Wet One - and smiling sweetly at her.