Starting nursery is one of the biggest milestones of early parenthood - and one of the hardest.
The questions start long before the first drop-off:
Should I go back to work?
How do I choose the right nursery?
Will my child feel safe, loved, remembered?
How will I cope with walking away?
When Grown-ups Go To Work: Starting Nursery is a warm, open, and deeply honest guide for parents navigating the emotional reality of this transition. Written by a working mum - now with teenage daughters - it offers reassurance, reflection, and practical tools for the moments that matter most.
Inside, you'll find:
Gentle support for deciding to return to work
What to look for when choosing a nursery - from both head and heart
How to prepare your child (and yourself) for those first days
Honest reflections on the first drop-off, the joy of pick-up, and that phone call from nursery
Simple, loving tools to help with separation anxiety, including the powerful reminder: "Mummy always comes back."
Encouragement to build strong relationships with caregivers and keep communication open
This is not a rulebook or a checklist. It's a companion for the parents who lie awake worrying, who feel the tug-of-war between love and responsibility, and who need to hear that they are not alone.
Whether your child skips happily into nursery or clings tightly at the door, this book meets you where you are-with empathy, honesty, and hope.
You're doing something brave.
You're doing something loving.
And you've got this.
