Of course I wanted to ask my daughter a million questions about her first day of pre-K when I picked her up! Like “Did you have fun? Did you make any new friends? How do you like your new teacher?” 🗣️🗣️ I was so eager to hear every little detail. But I had to bite my tongue, because I know that sometimes questions like these can feel overwhelming, especially after such a big, emotionally charged day! 🤐 Instead, I offered simple, open-ended statements that might invite conversation without pressure—things like, “I hope you had a great first day,” or “Your new teacher seems really nice.” Just gentle openings, so she could choose if and when to share. 🤗 I’m trying to be mindful of how much information, stimulation, and emotion kids process during back-to-school transitions, especially in those early days. ❤️ Sometimes they just need time to decompress, regulate, and feel safe before they’re ready to open up. And that’s okay. 🫶🫶