Kavya had always been a stay-at-home mom, but when her daughter turned two, she decided it was time for her to start daycare. She knew it would be good for her daughter to socialize with other children and learn new skills, but the thought of leaving her in someone else's care was nerve-wracking. On the first day of daycare, Kavya and Dhruv dropped off their daughter and watched as she clung to their legs, crying. Kavya felt a pang of guilt and wondered if she was making the right decision. As they drove away, Kavya's anxiety kicked in. What if her daughter didn't like it? What if she got hurt? What if the other kids were mean to her? Kavya tried to distract herself by going to work, but she couldn't stop thinking about her daughter. She kept checking her phone, waiting for an update from the daycare. Finally, the call came. Kavya's daughter had stopped crying and was playing happily with the other children. Kavya felt a sense of relief and pride in her daughter's resilience. Over the next few weeks, Kavya's daughter settled into daycare and started to thrive. She made new friends, learned new skills, and came home every day with a smile on her face. Kavya also started to adjust to the new routine. She enjoyed having some time to herself to work and run errands, but she still missed her daughter and worried about her throughout the day. One day, when Kavya went to pick up her daughter from daycare, she noticed that she had a small bruise on her forehead. She tried not to panic, but her mind raced with worry. What had happened? Was she okay? The daycare provider reassured Kavya that her daughter had just bumped into another child while playing and that it was nothing serious. Kavya felt a sense of relief but also a twinge of guilt for not being there to protect her daughter. As they drove home, Kavya's daughter fell asleep in the backseat. Kavya looked at her sleeping peacefully and felt a wave of love and gratitude. She realized that while it was hard to let go and trust others with her daughter's care, it was also important for her daughter's growth and development. Kavya knew that there would be more bumps and bruises along the way, but she also knew that she had the love and support of her family and the daycare provider. Together, they could help her daughter navigate the ups and downs of childhood and prepare her for the future.