My Daughter Starts School on the 7Th. I'm More Nervous than She Is; Haaalp!

It's normal... A very happy time for a well adjusted pre-schooler!

When my one and only went to preschool and K I was so hurt. She was so excited. Others were hanging on to their mons legs not wanting to go.

Mt daughter just said "bye mom... ". Ouch.

As much as it hurt, letting go, I knew I had a well prepared child so eager to go to school.

Move forward.... She is 16, drives herself to school, stays for cheer and thrives on being independent and responsible.

It's tough but you will be ok!!

Ah, yes I felt the same way when my son went to kindergarden. I was a wreck, and very sad. He was so excited, and wanted to take the Big Bus to school..I cried, he laughed. After about a hundred pictures, he went off to school, and had an awesome time. His excitement for school made me feel a little better.

Every first day of school always gets me though. My son went to second grade today, on the big bus. After a hundred pictures I cried, he laughed. He waved to me from the bus. All smiles. To see him so happy about school is worth it though.

I was a wreck.

My son was cool as a cucumber.

Just make sure you do NOT let her see your anxiety. After she gets on the bus, go home and fall to pieces. It's Standard Mom Operating Procedure!

Good luck, Mom!

I was like you.. I just knew I was going to lose it.. Our daughte had also always been in daycare since she was an infant, but this was just so different.

Just follow your child's lead.. She knows what she wants, so honor it. Just take deep breaths and hold it together with her. Be very positive and excited for her..

She will do great.
Be sure t take a photo of her that first morning on the front steps of home or next to a tree, so each first day of school you can compare it..

Awwww mama. You've gotten some good answers already. Your little one is growing up. I think this is more a reaction to that and the changes still to come. Never fear mama, she's still your little one and still needs you!!!! Yes, things are changing, but you've done a great job raising a bright, confident child!! Kudos!!!

Agree w Denise...don't let her see your anxiety. Sorry this is hitting you so hard!! Chin up!!

I wouldn't let her take the bus. I'm walk her in for the first few weeks. Then start car pick up and drop off. The drive home in the car is a wonderful way to find out about their day.

I was thrilled when my kids went to kindy! It's wonderful that your daughter is so enthusiastic about school. When my first went, I was a working mom, she had been in daycare since 2 months old. My second was in preschool for two years before kindy. I never drove them to school, I was never sad or anxious over it. Please don't allow your feelings to influence your daughter. She shouldn't be nervous or upset about school. This is an exciting milestone and a normal part of life.