To think my DD has had a personality change?

[FurrylittleMonkie]

So my DD is 5 - in Reception. Apart from the obvious extra tiredness, she has recently become like a different child. Saying some mean things to DH, stamping her feet when we say no (she didn’t used to do this!) being a bit more rude / demanding things rather than asking. Is this normal?! It’s like she’s had a personality change- especially in the afternoon / evening 😦

Yes it sounds normal to me

Pretty normal, much of it will be tiredness. Go back to the kind of firm, calm boundaries you used when she was a toddler, with adjusted vocabulary, and it will all settle down again.

Sounds perfectly 'normal' we had and are still having the same issue, perfect little toddler, grumpy/teenage style 5 year old as soon as he started school

My current strategy, pick your battles. and GIN (for me lol)

I don't have kids myself but almost every parent I know has had this issue with their Reception age kids to some degree! You're not doing anything wrong.

I also got sent home the wrong dd from reception class..

Yes perfectly normal, half way through half term you’ll find you have your old daughter back!

Yes totally normal.

I think it's normal and a lot to do with tiredness. She's probably on her best behaviour all day then releases all the tension once she gets home.
Wait until she gets to around 12. That really is a personality change!

Yup. Check with her teacher how she is behaving at school, but assuming she's behaving well there, I'd say it's normal for exhaustion and over-tiredness after having to concentrate and behave and learn and make new friends and all the other things that come with starting school. She can act out at home because she knows she is safe and loved at home.

Consider - how is her behaviour in the weekend / holidays when she's well-rested?