We had a great time, we rested (a little), and now it's time to get back to it!

Criterion, HB pencil, dividers and large square sheets, that's done.

To help you have the best back-to-school experience, we've gathered simple and practical advice from three professionals, as well as our own tips and even reading recommendations from our favorite bookseller!

Tips from Claire Hagenbach, head of an EAJE (early childhood care facility), for a smooth return to daycare (@joli_mome)

The must-have for starting nursery is the transitional object: a comforter, a pacifier, mom's t-shirt, a swaddle ... like a little piece of home with him at nursery.

And to make it work best, we don't hesitate to bring it to life every day at home in the weeks leading up to this big step! For the little ones, we let it hang around in our bed, under our t-shirt, so that it exudes all our love. And from 18 months / 2 years old, we let this cuddly toy experience crazy adventures so that it becomes their BFF.

 And tips from Charlotte, mum of 5 and teacher (@expetitssuisse)

Charlotte, she's part of the Juskeboutiste team, and it's probably due to her own memories of coming back from vacation the day before with her mom who told them "tonight we're not showering, that way tomorrow at school you can lick your skin and it will be salty."

His advice is to enjoy it to the end and come back with sand in your pockets and little shells on which you can draw a little heart for when you're feeling down!

Her thing too is to add some sparkle to this back-to-school season, whether it's the day before by sticking on the labels or preparing the outfit, or with a grenadine aperitif at the end of the day!

3 tips from Jeanne Ribierre, psychologist and member of the collective Awakening and Advice , to help you manage the separation of going back to daycare or school

That's it, your baby is starting nursery or school... This often heralds mixed feelings for parents, between joy and worry.

Relax, here are some tips to prepare for and better experience this key stage.

Chat about it!

Regardless of your child's age, it's essential to explain what's going to change and why. Even if your child doesn't understand the exact words, they'll still understand, thanks to your tone of voice and the time you give them, that there's no need to worry despite the changes they perceive.

As for the older one, tell him about your own experience, all he will be able to learn there and the good times he will have with his new friends.

While you should emphasize the positive, don't be afraid to prepare him by explaining that it might be a little difficult at first because there will be rules to follow, but that you will be there to help him.

It can also be the perfect time to praise him by emphasizing that he is growing up and that this is a new stage for him!

If you find it difficult to find the words, turn to books (see our selection below) that address this subject. Since young children have not yet acquired the concept of time, there is no point in talking about it too far in advance, but adjust according to your child and their temperament!

You will make the adaptation

This step is very important because it allows the child and parents to get to know the place and the professionals. Ask questions, interact, and take the time to get to know the people. This will allow the team to better support you later on and create a two-way bond of trust.

For the start of the school year, the school visit will play this role of adaptation. We advise you to take advantage of this opportunity to take photos (classroom, cafeteria, break room, playground, etc.) in order to create a small photo album to look through throughout the summer. Here too, taking the time to talk to the teacher to build a bond will help calm both young and old.

Be confident!

Separating from your baby after a period of intense bonding, the guilt of delegating childcare, or even seeing your child grow up too quickly can make the first days of school difficult. Remember that children understand a lot of things and are particularly attentive to our emotional state...

Your state of mind as you approach this new school year will therefore have a significant impact on how it goes.

Make sure you trust the daycare or school enough to convey this serenity. This doesn't mean you shouldn't show them your mixed emotions; the key is to reassure them.

So you can tell him that it's not easy to go back to work, to leave him in the care of others but that he will be in good hands, that it's the beginning of his independence, that it allows you to resume your activity, etc.

Because a happy parent means a happy child!

And the advice of the Mèzamums, 11 children to our count

Better than McDonald's, the takeaway kiss, a little heart drawn in the hollow of the wrist, or the kiss with plastic lipstick.

And we would like to tell them that it is at school (tagadagada) that we learn nonsense (#thankyouforthesong), and that they will create a happy group of friends.

And we would like to tell you that to get the news in the evening, the best thing is to be cunning: "What did you eat for lunch, my darling?" "I don't know."

So instead opt for "who were you next to for lunch this afternoon?" "Next to so-and-so, and we played marbles with peas"... and bam info

So we cross our fingers, we clench our buttocks, on a misunderstanding it will go well and we don't forget our Maxi Lange to blow our nose with dignity!

PS: Don't forget that every day that passes, we get closer to the holidays and it's even nicer to see it scroll by on our calendar !

The selection of Lucie, our favorite bookseller ( @librairie_chatquipelote )

Mom at School – published by Actes Sud jeunesse

Kindergarten – published by Tourbillon

Crocolou at School – published by Encore

See you tonight – published by Pastel

Not even in my dreams – published by L’École des Loisirs

Léon’s School – published by Albin Michel Jeunesse

First morning – published by Les Fourmis Rouges

And all that's left for us to do is wish you, young and old, a wonderful start to the new school year and look forward to a comfortable family reunion (you know where :))!