Excited, Naiyak, Ayaw Umuwi - Parents Proudly Share Their Kids’ First Day Photos And Experiences

Are you done with your child’s first day of school? Raise your hand if you have tons of photos documenting their return to school for this academic year. Let's admit it, that traffic and chaos on the first day of school were partly due to parents attempting to capture a shot of their kids posing in front of the school logo or banner, or recording them on video as they walked to their classrooms.

In the Facebook group, Smart Parenting Village, mothers share their back-to-school photos and experiences, and we have selected the ones that most moms can relate to.

Needless to say, whether your child was confident, calm, or anxious, everyone deserves a hug and a pat on the back for surviving the first day of this school year. Now, let's brace ourselves for the remaining 200+ days.

Kal Buenaflor-Aguba: "Strong and independent girl. But hindi pwede ma-late sa pagsundo sa kanya because she gets anxious dahil nagiging mas maiksi ang oras niya to play after class."

Aya Mish: "Hindi umiyak kahit iwan siya noong first day of school. Umiyak dahil uwian na!"

Christy Malabanan - Pineda: "First day palang, takot na siya makuhanan ng baon!"

Nica Lomugdang-Dionisio: "Excited sa first day. Ayaw na pumasok sa second day!"

Chloe Ëunice: "First F2F class niya. Pagkatapos ko ihatid sa classroom, hindi ako pinansin, hindi nag-bye, hindi ako nilingon. Ayaw na din umuwi. I’m not sure if I feel proud or sad that she grew up."

 

 

Andeliz Joyce Almario: "Hindi siya umiyak. Pero tuwing may activity, mag-pa-paalam sa teacher para mag-CR. Excuse pala niya para umiwas sa activity. Sa two hours na class niya, limang beses siya nag-CR. Sinuotan ko ng diaper sa pangatlong araw niya. Nag-CR ng dalawang beses at sinabi kay teacher na ayaw niya mabasa ang diaper niya."

Daniela Airies: "Excited pumasok sa first day of school. Kaso after 30 minutes, hinatid ni teacher sa labas ng classroom, umiiyak na."

Say So: "Ayaw na umuwi, gusto na mag-stay sa school."

Sarah Gjeanne: "Walang iyakan na ganap for both of my kids kapag first day of school. Mas naiyak pa ang mommy. We condition their minds before going to school. We say that school is fun and they will meet new friends. Kita naman sa faces nila, lalo na ni bunso, na excited sila."

Isabel De La Cruz: "First day of school pa lang ng anak ko at nagulat ako na may binati siya na isa pang batang babe, may kasamang beso at yakap. Aakalain mo na BFFs sila, tapos holding hands na pumasok sa classroom. Eh first time pa lang nila magkita at magkakilala."

Shaira Gallardo Parro: "Graduate na kami sa iyakan!"

Gian Guades: "It was bittersweet! He demonstrated his independence on the first day. He didn’t need me to accompany him inside the classroom, and just waved goodbye! I’m very proud and excited to hear his stories."

Erin Erin: "Wala pa kaming uniform so porma muna si kiddo. He’s super excited to attend his new school because hindi na daw siya baby."

Congratulations, mamas, on a fun first day! However, if you and/or your child need a bit more help in managing school-related anxiety, you can consider these tips:

• Anxiety Ng School-Age Children, Dapat Bang Ikabahala? Paano Tulungan Ang Iyong Anak
• Ayaw Paiwan sa School? How to Prevent Tearful Goodbyes With Your Preschooler
• Don't Rush Through School Drop-Offs! 5 Ways To Help Ease Your Child's Separation Anxiety
• One Mom Became a Dermatologist to Keep Herself From Worrying About First Day of School!
• How to Calm Your Child Who Cries When He Goes to School: 5 Expert Tips

Join the Smart Parenting Village and share your school-related stories with us!

*Submissions are edited for clarity.