{"id":798,"date":"2015-06-22T21:25:06","date_gmt":"2015-06-22T21:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carelulu.com\/resources\/parents\/?p=798"},"modified":"2015-06-24T23:29:40","modified_gmt":"2015-06-24T23:29:40","slug":"starting-preschool-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.carelulu.com\/resources\/parents\/starting-preschool-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting Preschool: What To Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You know the old dilemma about whether it is safer to drive or fly?<\/p>\n<p>The logical answer depends on statistics and facts. As a driver, you don\u2019t have a radar system, ground control, or a co-pilot. Maybe a GPS and a backseat-driver who \u201cjust tries to help.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The emotional answer, however, has a lot to do with control. Everyone thinks: \u201cOK, if I\u2019m driving, I have at least a fighting chance to steer away from danger.\u201d As a flight passenger, it basically boils down to your having a little faith!<\/p>\n<p>Starting preschool (from a parent\u2019s perspective, of course) it is a lot like strapping in for a flight. You are not going to be the pilot of this aircraft. You are going to have to trust your child care provider. Your job is get this crew child prepared for departure! So if you\u2019re starting daycare or preschool, here are a few things to expect, from everyone involved:<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>What to expect from yourself<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To be stressed a little<\/strong> (or a lot). It\u2019s normal. By the time your child starts preschool you will have gotten to know the preschool teachers pretty well, but you will still be concerned about how your child will fit in, if he or she will have a good time, and generally if everything will be OK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To set a good example<\/strong>. Your child is going to pick up on your being a little worried. That\u2019s what kids do. Make sure you talk (a lot) about what is happening, how the change is a good change and even though it is new, it\u2019s going to wind up being a lot of fun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>What to expect from your child<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To be a little sad or confused<\/strong>. Even if you know all the statistics about flying, nothing is quite the same as actually taking off for the first time. Especially on the first day, and especially for younger toddlers starting at a brand new home daycare or child care center (not to say that your preschooler will be happy to leave you, of course!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To get used to it<\/strong>. Kids are incredibly adaptable and while it won\u2019t happen overnight, they will get used to their daycare center and go without tears. They may even be bored if they can\u2019t go!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>What to expect from your child care provider or preschool teacher<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To know what to do.<\/strong> In all likelihood your child\u2019s is <em>not<\/em> the first case of \u201cstarting preschool blues\u201d they have handled. Even if it is, comforting your child, being patient, and some extra cuddling are basics that just come naturally to caregivers and preschool teachers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To give you feedback about how it is going<\/strong>. They should keep notes about how your infant is eating, how your toddler or preschooler is playing and learning, and generally how well the adaptation process is going. As above, the chances are very good that you are not the first \u201cfirst timer\u201d parent that they\u2019ve dealt with, and they know what your questions are before you even ask!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How was your experience starting daycare or preschool? Is there anything else you\u2019d like to share with first-time parents about what to expect?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You know the old dilemma about whether it is safer to drive or fly? The logical answer depends on statistics and facts. As a driver, you don\u2019t have a radar system, ground control, or a co-pilot. 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