As most parents with kids in childcare will tell you, the first days and weeks of transition are the hardest part (and depending on their age, probably are harder for you than for them). But you can do it and, like all parenting choices, if this is the choice that is right for your family right now, there are so many benefits that can come from it!
Here are some ideas for making those tough first days a little easier on everyone:
💟 Start in the middle of the week so the first week transition isn’t as long.
💟 If you can, in those first few days, take a half day or block your calendar so you can go pick them up early if you feel the need to. This can help both of you to ease into it.
💟 Find out ahead of time what you can bring to help make your child more comfortable, like a sound machine, sleep sack, pacifier or even a picture of your family to keep in their crib.
💟 Do a practice run of the morning routine to get everything together and get out the door before the first day.
💟 Most importantly, know that it will be so fun to watch your child bloom into their own person and make their own little friends at school, and that you’re a great mom, even when you’re not right there.
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