8 Things Every Mom Should Do Before She Sends Her Kid To Daycare
byFiona Tapp
Your child's first session at daycare is a milestone for the both of you. Your kid's becoming more independent, will soon be following rules and schedules, and will learn to listen to another adult. For you, it might be the first time you leave them with another adult or return to work after maternity leave. Whatever the circumstances, those first few days can be emotional, so it's worth considering the things every mom should do before sending her kid to daycare.
When I dropped my son off for his first session at preschool I cried all the way home. I'm talking ugly crying, my friends. He had to be held by the teacher, while he punched his little fists against the window and cried for me, it was nothing short of completely heartbreaking. As a former teacher and a woman who ran her own home daycare, I finally understood how all the moms felt when they dropped their crying babies off and into my care.
From someone who has been on the other side of the door when moms had to walk away and leave their little ones, let me put your mind at rest: the majority of the time, children stop crying very quickly and adapt well to their new routines. However, before that very first day of daycare arrives, there are some things you may want to do to prepare both you and your child for the big change ahead.