Torn About What Pre-school to Attend?

If I were you I would opt for 3 days a week, that way your daughter will feel more involved and connected to her new sibling, and won't feel pushed away and replaced with the new baby. I have a 3 year old and 5 year old, and I still only send my 5 year old 3 days a week. She and her little brother are very close since they spend lots of time together, and I know it won't be long until she'll HAVE to be gone 5 days a week, so I want this time now. You'll never get this time with her back!

With a new baby coming the best thing is to SIMPLIFY! So don't feel guilty. You will already be sleep deprived which will make you a bit irritable, which won't be good for the family or your marriage.

1. Walking is great because you will need the exercise to get back in shape.

2. Walking is good for the environment
3. Walking is better for you stress level than fighting traffic and pulling kids in and out of car seats.
4. If you are concerned about lack of spritual exposure, you can make of for that by attending more community events, church, etc. with that theme.
5. A great book - MY NEW SCHOOL by Pamela Anderson (not that one). You buy a version of the book that stars a kid that looks like yours. website: www.watchmegrowkids.com. Also avail on amazon.

Good luck!

Do what feels best for you and your daughters. Sometimes the convenient option doesn't turn out to be so easy. I have a 4 and 2 year old. The older one started school 2 days a week when she was 3. We did o.k. with everyone around. I wasn't ready to leave her that frequently (still not!). It does take exponentially more time to load two little ones into the car than just the one, but we just scheduled the time in and for the first year with two of them I downgraded my expectations of what I could accomplish in a day. Bottom line, you know your daughter and yourself. What will make you the happiest and where will she thrive. I bet they are the same! Congratulations on the upcoming new little one!

Hi L.,
My name is D. Markovic and I am the Concierge for Jewish Education at the Bureau of Jewish Education in LA. I completely understand your dilemma, and would be happy to speak with you and help you process your options if you're interested. There are a number of Jewish preschools in LA that offer 2 and 3 day options, as well as half day options, which would enable you to keep your daughter in a Jewish school and still have the time with her that is important to you. Please feel free to contact me anytime; the Concierge service is complimentary!
Best,
D.

D. Markovic
Concierge for Jewish Education
Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater LA
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