Dear Dáithí: It’s my daughter’s first day of school — and I’m terrified

Every parent will empathise with you, but you’re at a stage now where you must look at the big picture for her and, indeed, for yourself.

You have over a week done now with your daughter in school and you being separated, and you know what, you all survived and the sky didn’t fall in.

Dear Dáithí,

My little girl is starting school this September, and my heart feels like it’s breaking. She’s six — quiet, thoughtful, and happiest in the company of adults.