The Rebel Mama's Handbook for (Cool) Moms by Aleks Jassem

Author:Aleks Jassem
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins Canada
Published: 2020-02-21T00:00:00+00:00

Childcare Dilemmas

Back when we were in the throes of solving our post-maternity-leave childcare probs, we were beyond stressed out. So many variables to account for, so many pros and cons to consider, so much pressure.

Not only does this decision have the potential to make or break your career, but it also comes at a time when your kid is clingy AF. To make matters worse, the thought of leaving your child in the care of anyone other than you is often accompanied by both guilt and fear.

The good news is that young children are extremely adaptable. Give them a nanny and they’re best friends after twenty minutes at the park. Hand them to the grandparents; they’ll be playing gin rummy and shooting craps before you know it. Send them to daycare, and by week two, they’ll have ten new friends and won’t want you walking them all the way to the classroom door anymore, because they’ll prefer to do it alone “like a big kid.”

Our suggestion? Take a close look at your family’s unique situation and make a childcare decision based on that. Don’t base your decision on what your friends are doing or what the latest study on “future childhood success” has just revealed. Base this decision on your little crew and your collective happiness and nothing more.

We personally put a lot of thought (and research) into making the grand childcare decision for our families. Since the whole ordeal was a giant pain in the ass for us, we figured we’d save you the trouble and delve into all the options on your behalf. You’ve got enough shit to do these days, right?

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