First day of preschool

Today was my son’s first day of preschool. We were so happy and excited to see him experience a real school for the first time. At the end of the day when I picked him up I was a little bummed out when I saw his teacher gave him a sad face and all feedback was negative. He told me his teacher told him “all your friends are in green and you are in red” or something of that sort. Honestly that made me a little sad, I guess all mothers want to hear good things about their children especially if they are little. Do you think I should let it go or should I bring it up to the teacher? I hate to be one of those parents that think their children are perfect, I know mine is not but he’s only 4. How would you handle it?

Read more on Peanut

The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of Peanut.

Learn more about our guidelines.

Add a comment

Bringing it up to the teacher does not mean you think your child is some angel. You can simply ask what he did wrong. You can also suggest that she not tell him things such as "all your friends are green and you are red" because that's not kind, and it's meant to single him out. Peer pressure is cruel. Tell her if he has behaviors that need addressing you're on board with helping the situation and getting him on track, but that it's day one and he hasn't had a chance to adjust yet. He needs some grace and support, not to be singled out and be spoken to as if he doesn't belong.

I have come to the decision to take him out of that school and it’s only the end of week two!!! On Monday the teacher held him in the bathroom for over ONE HOUR!! he had an accident because she didn’t let him go to the bathroom when he asked and he was instructed to change his clothes without help. He was struggling with the tshirt she said she could not help him because she’s not allowed to and he was not allowed to get out of the bathroom until he was fully dressed. When I got there, my son was in great distress. I helped him get dressed and we left. On Wednesday, they called me and told me to pick him up because they could not deal with him lol I guess this school is not a good fit for my son 🤷🏻‍♀️

in our community

5 month old activities

Hey everyone my baby is 5 months old and I want to reduce/cut screen time as I have read up on how bad it is what activities did people do to keep their baby entertained. Thank you in advance.

Tablet for kids

Alright don’t need any negative Nancy’s telling me not to get my 2yo a tablet so if that’s what your gunna do please don’t participate in my poll.

We’re about to move cross country 3+ day trip and my 2yo and 9m hate the car I’m talking scream their heads off till they are out of their seats. We’ve already changed car seats and it didn’t help so I’d like to at least have one entertained and sit next to baby and try and distract her or put her to sleep. Our new car has tvs but since they are rear faced my 2yo can’t see it.

Debating getting her a tablet or dvd player right now on long car rides I end up giving her my phone because I get so overwhelmed sitting in between both of them screaming and crying.

And yes I do bring different toys I bring snacks I play songs try to distract her other ways but for the sake of not losing my mind on this move I think this is best.

-A very overwhelmed and anxious to move mama 😓

My friend is over from another country but I don't feel like leaving the house

One of my old friend's is visiting where I currently live and we agreed to meet up today but I feel so tired and exhausted from everything that's been going on with me. I feel if I meet her I'm going to end up having another breakdown from the exhaustion which I have been having often. I'm just thinking about how I need to rest to be able to deal with my toddler and go back to work on Monday without feeling like I need another weekend. I'm torn on what to do so I need you guys to help me decide

Weaning

Hello mamas,could I get some advice please with how and what to wean as started this week with my baby but not really what to give and when what time day. Have started with puree vegetables and making them myself and offering it in the evening to my baby but she tends to get irritated and tired and has a few spoonfulls and then gives up and has a meltdown. So I’m questioning myself am I feeding her wrong time of day and what’s best to mix the food with milk or baby rice please.

Struggling

My husband works and does so much for me and my baby girl. However I get annoyed every time he hops on a video game he usually plays for 1-2 hrs if she's still awake and has like 3+hrs of free time once she goes to sleep (i co/contact sleep). The last time I was able to have actual free time was last month when I tried to turn some onesies into shirts for baby girl to sleep in- and I wasn't able to finish them and haven't picked them up since lol. The only free time I get is while she's napping right next to me where I can't move an inch or breathe too deeply or she'll wake up, or when I shower. Crafting used to be my outlet and now if I were ever to tell him that I need to craft I don't even know what I would do or where to start I just sit there and stare.... just losing myself and I'm struggling with it. Does anyone else feel the same way? What do I do?

Baby Food Maker

What’s everyone’s thoughts on a baby food maker? I’m looking to get Baby Breeza or Grownsy. Thoughts? What does everyone like?