Childcare

Easing Separation Anxiety for Your Preschooler

The most common concern of parents is separation: Will my child be able to separate? Will he cry? Will the teacher understand his needs? Will the...
The Nanny Chase

Julia returned to work a couple of weeks ago, after being on maternity leave. Benjamin is now in daycare and Julia is finding it very difficult to juggle her schedule, and Benjamin's schedule to accommodate the...
In Search of Mary Poppins

When you're evaluating your out-of-home childcare options, it's important to consider how well -- or how poorly -- each childcare center or home daycare will meet the needs of your child. Obviously, this is...
In Search of Mary Poppins: Part 1

When you're evaluating your out-of-home childcare options, it's important to consider how well -- or how poorly -- each childcare center or home daycare will meet the needs of your child. Obviously, this is...
In Search of Mary Poppins: Part 2

In part two of this article, Ann Douglas, author of The Unofficial Guide to Childcare, offers suggestions about how to choose a childcare provider. Preschoolers Preschoolers (ages three to six) do...
Finding Quality Infant Childcare

The "to do" list can be long for families preparing for the arrival of a baby. With the excitement of new clothes, cribs, toys and playpens, it is easy to forget to plan for child care. But if a...
Quality Childcare

Quality child care has always been a challenging and difficult decision for parents pursuing their careers and/or furthering their education. After all, the early childhood years lay the foundation for all future...
Selecting Quality Childcare

Are you looking for quality child care? Use this easy method to choose the right place for your child C.H.I.L.D. C.A.R.E. C Choices available Day care or family day care are the most popular choices. Many...
The pros and cons of in-home vs. out-of-home childcare

Choosing childcare is one of the most difficult decisions you'll ever have to make as a parent-but also one of the most important. That's why it's...
Daycare in Denmark

A few years ago, a good friend of mine, a single woman, was up for a job she really wanted. I recall how nervous she was about it: She couldn't sleep or eat. She even got hives. I was jealous. As a mother trying...
The Daycare Blues

You've just started your two year old in a new childcare arrangement. You're thrilled with his new childcare provider, but he doesn't want anything to do with her. He protests loudly when it's time for you to...
Will My child Adjust to Daycare?

"Mommy, Mommy!" You leave your child in her day care room. As you are walking away, you feel like you have just abandoned this helpless child. The screams are getting to you. "Mommy, Mommy, I want...
The cost of child care: economist and dad crunches the numbers

When five per cent of a family's income is spent on child care, or up to 20 per cent for single parents, it's no wonder child care is an issue...
Home Alone Safety Checklist

Telephone List important numbers beside each telephone and/or program them in. Equip your phone with an answering device or service so it can take messages. Buy a phone with caller I.D. Tell...
Babysitter's Guide

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