Reception tips - subsection for working mums

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Sorry if this is repetition - I haven't had the chance to read the whole of the hand-holding thread.

I was wondering if any working mums can talk me through any tips for making the start of reception smooth and painfree (for the DCs).
My DD doesn't actually start until January, I have only been able to get drop off/pick up for two days a week so far and to say I am obsessing about it all is an understatement...

Thanks in advance.

the main difference btw school and nursery imo is the school website which includes newsletters and important info like dates of non uniform days
you can socialise at parties and then in the holidays organise playdates
your teacher will write in the contact book if she needs to see you
dont worry, it will be fine

Thank you

I have a fair few of these worries too. Mainly because the first week that DS1 starts school is the same week that I HAVE to be away for work, there is absolutely nothing I can do about it.

I leave on the Tuesday and that was meant to be his first day, so I asked his teacher to bring it forward so at least he now starts on the Monday, meaning I can drop off and pick up from his first day.

But I feel remarkably crap that I will drop him off on the Tuesday and then not see him until he is asleep in bed on Friday night.

My husband (aka his dad) is off all week so will be doing all the drop offs and pick ups and generally making sure all is well. DD will be moving up a room at preschool and doing longer hours so a change for her that week too.

I know I am leaving both DC in capable hands. But I feel dreadful for it. And like school have got me on their list of 'Heartless Working Parents Who Emotionally Neglect Their Children' already, when all I am doing is making sure I don't get the sack, and the mortgage gets paid...

FimbleHobbs - Worry not I am sure dad is more than capable! My DH was at home for a month and even managed a playdate!

I would add to make friends with the working mums too. One of my key contacts is a FT working mum, if I am ever running late she can pick up from the After School club and vice versa. We also email reminders about what is going on e.g Non-uniform days, notices on the board, holiday camps etc...

As mentioned before parties are a great way to socialise with other SAHM. Our class reps also send out a contact list with names, addresses and phone numbers. Plan some playdates during the half term if you can too.

Do try not to feel too guilty. The DCs are usually fine and remember the teachers are FT workers a lot with young children too!

hm, well, it sometimes doesn't work out that well, letters/messages that don't reach me so dc miss out on various things (OK not very important, but still upsetting for them).