Summer Camp and Working Parents
A recent article called summer “a logistical and financial puzzle that’s driving parents crazy” — yep, sounds right. Let’s discuss… what are your solutions for summer childcare?
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Snow Days… and Working Parents
Here’s something we haven’t discussed: snow days… and working parents. In the midst of this week’s “bombcyclone” winter storm (hmm, how does that compare to “Snowmageddon” or “Snowpocalypse“?), we thought we’d share some tips on how to deal with a snow day as a working parent. Why You Need Backup Childcare on School Snow Days…
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Guest Post: The Pros and Cons of Grandparents Watching the Kids
Granny as nanny: It’s happening more than ever these days, and there are definitely pros and cons to this particular childcare setup. We’ve talked about grandparents as caregivers before and shared tips on using grandparents as caregivers, but it’s been a while. So when Kristine, a manager mom in Houston who was kind enough to…
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Do You Change Your Work Schedule for Summer?
Now that the school year is almost over (um, how?), it’s a good time to ask the readers this question: Do you typically change your work schedule for summer — or your childcare schedule for summer? If your kid goes to a typical childcare center, you may not have to deal with any summer schedule changes,…
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How to Level Up Your Childcare/Personal Help (When Money is No Object)
If a nanny will not cut it for your family, these are some other options when you need to level up your childcare…
