May 11, 2012 — Honoring Childcare Professionals

Professional childcare givers choose their profession because they have a calling, a deep desire to give to children. They are paid an hourly wage for their services but there is no amount of money that can repay them for their love and dedication to children and their families. As a childcare giver, I can say, [...]

Forced to Wean: Adjusting to An Unwanted Transition

Deciding to stop breast feeding your baby is an emotionally difficult decision but being forced to do so before you are ready, even for medical reasons, is far more difficult. No one likes change forced on them; especially change that requires you to go against your natural instincts. It is important while going through this [...]

Is it okay for night nurses/doulas to sleep on the job?

I have been a night time baby nurse for many years. When I interview with a family I let them know that I do everything I can NOT to fall asleep. The reason is because I learned my first year that by taking little naps and waking to help the baby I ended up having [...]

Honoring Chilcare Providers

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Professional childcare givers choose their profession because they have a calling, a deep desire to give to children. They are paid an hourly wage for their services but there is no amount of money that can repay them for their love and dedication to children and their families. As a childcare giver, I can say, [...]

How to Find the Nanny of Your Dreams

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A childcare epidemic is sweeping the country. Recent studies indicate that children in standard childcare programs do not receive quality care. The studies also show that the majority of care given is potentially harmful to a young child’s development. Even more alarming, children who are being cared for in their own home by a nanny [...]