Are you a soon-to-be mom and wondering what comes next after maternity leave? You know you’ll be returning to work and sending your child to daycare, but maybe you haven’t really started the […]
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The daycare tour: FAQs and what to expect when you go
As a working mom, I want one thing – balance. I want to be able to successfully balance my career, my personal needs, and the responsibilities of parenting. To do that, I need […]
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Red flags to look out when searching for daycares
Nowadays, working mothers make up a huge percentage of the labor force in the United States and around the world. We are CEOs, C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, business owners, and household names. For us […]
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A step-by-step approach to searching for and finding the right daycare
I remember how overwhelming it was when I first started searching for daycares for my infant son. I was into my third trimester (too late to start searching), it was my first child, […]
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How soon is too soon? When and how to start searching for daycares
Congratulations, mama! You’re doing the hard work of nurturing, feeding, and housing a brand new addition to your family and to the world. Right now, you might be basking in the new mama […]
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Choosing a daycare: why quality matters so much
For many working moms, especially those who work outside the home, sending our kids to daycare is the norm. But with so many childcare options available, how we do choose the right one? […]
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Home-based versus center-based daycare: a pros and cons comparison
Finding the right daycare for our children can be a daunting experience. We want to make sure we’re choosing the best setting for our kids and our families. After all, there’s a lot […]
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8 books to help our kids transition to daycare or preschool
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on paid links in this post. Transitioning our kids from home to daycare or preschool for the first time is an understandably emotional experience […]
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7 things that helped make the transition from home to daycare easier
I remember the pit I felt in my stomach the first day I dropped my son off at daycare and went back to work. It felt like I had cut my right arm […]
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The average cost of childcare in each state, from most to least expensive
Daycare costs have been kicking my butt lately. With everyday costs rising while our salaries stay pretty much the same, it’s really been hard. My paycheck might as well skip the direct deposit […]