Child Care

Unease about the first day of daycare clung to my insides like a parasite months ahead of time.  It was there in the beach house we rented that summer, and it sang at night while I lay sweating. It choked me as it grew fat and cocky, and during new parent orientation, it stood on my chest … [Read more...] about I Survived the First Day of Daycare… And So Can You

The process of finding the right daycare option for your child can be a daunting one -- here are some questions to help guide your search, and narrow down the options. 1. Where is the daycare center located, and more importantly, how far is it from you? How close is it to home, and … [Read more...] about Checklist: How to Choose the Right Daycare

I never wanted to be a "daycare mom." The mere concept conjured images in my mind of a harried woman in a red pantsuit shuttling a screaming child to a place where even the hospital-white walls are nervously sweating. While I hadn't set a toe inside a daycare center, I was sure the rooms … [Read more...] about Becoming a Daycare Mom