Moms who were SAH when kids entered PreK-3

[Anonymous]

How was the transition for your child? Any tips are appreciated! TIA.

[Anonymous]

A little rough. On both of us. Don't plan anything after school. Put them to bed earlier. Lots of snuggle time. (And my kid got "sick" on Fridays pretty often... Not really much else to tell you, depending on school and your DCs personality, you may have "sharing" issues but then don't all three year olds?

Good luck.

And, can I just head it off now and say that no one needs to lecture OP and I on using PS3 because we're SAHM. I've already got it: insults inferred, rational arguments against this noted, defensive responses calmly stated, supportive follow-ups also noted and appreciated.

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

He didn't cry. We predicted an easy transition, though, because his personality has always been very chatty and eager to try new things.

[Anonymous]

Are you in DCPS? The transition week will help both of you. Many kids come from home or home daycare setting at 3. It'll be fine s so long as you make a quick exit at drop off if you think it will be hard for you to let go. Doesn't matter if you're SAHM or any other type of parent, kids pick up on parent anxiety and will scream their heads off for about 20 seconds tops. Most kids are relieved to get away from us parents for a while.

For yourself, find a volunteer activity during the day at a local or library or wherever you want. It's easy to explain to little ones that your "work" is helping the community. Just like their "work" is to learn and grow with friends at school.

[Anonymous]

I guess you're not interested in kids who stayed home with their DAD prior to going to PS3?

In case you are, my very young 3 year old (actually he was still 2 when school started) did great. Some tears at drop off for the first day or soand some shyness, but overall he was mire than ready to be with other kids, told us how lucky he was after just a couple of days and has thrived since.

Only a few months earlier I'd been really worried about hire he'd core, particularly as he was so young, but it wasnt a problem at all.

[Anonymous]

He did great. I miss him and having the hard time.

[Anonymous]

Former SAHD here!

She kinda hurt my feelings. I expected her to go through separation anxiety of some sort. She waved us out of the building as if she didn't know us. "Bye! See you later, Daddy!" The only thing she was upset about was that we left her to eat school lunch. A week later I started sending her to school with leftovers and she never looked back. I put her in aftercare for the social aspect of it. She got mad when I came to get her early. She must've really wanted to get away from me.

[Anonymous]

Same; both my guys barely looked back; they were so eager to get in there and play. But they were happy to see me at the end of the day too. Good luck on your first month!

[Anonymous]

Both of mine did great. I was a mess. The book "the Kissing Hand" was helpful.