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Co-Office Day Care Solutions for Working Moms
Day Care

Day Care Offices Offer Best of All Worlds For Working Moms

Pack your briefcase and don't forget the sippy cup.
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Pack your briefcase and don't forget the sippy cup. While the debate over the success of working mothers rages on, many mamas seek out jobs that allow them to work from home in order to achieve the balance they desire. Having the flexibility to conduct their business as their wee ones wander about sounds like an ideal situation until the kiddos refuse to take their naps and mom is forced to conduct a conference call hiding on the floor of her closet.

Babysitters, nannies and traditional day care centers may be available to watch the kids, but where does that leave the work from home mom? Cubes and Crayons is one solution. A Bay Area co-working space, the first of its kind, offers on-site day care for members. The mostly female members can use desk space, WiFi, communal kitchens and lounge areas while their lil ones enjoy all of the benefits of day care right next door. Members pay based on the frequency with which they use the space and are surrounded by parents in similar working situations.

Would you consider joining a co-working day care center to allow you to maintain your career while still spending as much time with your children as possible?

Can You Tell the Difference Between Moms and Nannies?
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Can You Tell the Difference Between Moms and Nannies?

My husband spends a ton of time at the playground with our kids and swears he can tell the difference between moms and nannies and dads and mannies.
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My husband spends a ton of time at the playground with our kids and swears he can tell the difference between moms and nannies and dads and mannies. When I asked how, he said it's obvious when you watch their interactions.

I'm not so sure I agree, but it did make me laugh when we saw a too perfectly primped woman pushing a double stroller with newborn twins in it and he declared "nanny." Then moments later, he called "mother" on a woman holding her tot sideways as she crossed the street. Do you think it's possible to call out parents from caretakers based on observations?

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Reasons For Lack of Physical Activity at Daycare Revealed
Toddler

Reasons For Lack of Physical Activity at Daycare Revealed

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute presented a study to the Pediatric Academic Societies that said flip flops, lack of warm clothes, and in some cases, less than enthusiastic caretakers were to blame for the lack of physical activity in youngsters.
by babysugar

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute presented a study to the Pediatric Academic Societies that said flip flops, lack of warm clothes, and in some cases, less than enthusiastic caretakers were to blame for the lack of physical activity in youngsters.

In 34 child care centers, caretakers sat with researchers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center to dish on child activities.

To see what they had to say, read more

Tending to Baby, Part 3: Nanny Share Option
Day Care

Tending to Baby, Part 3: Nanny Share Option

To finish up our three part Tending to Baby Series, we're exploring the nanny share as another option.
by babysugar

To finish up our three part Tending to Baby Series, we're exploring the nanny share as another option. We've talked about the advantages and disadvantages of daycare and nanny care and doing a nanny share can combine the best of those worlds.

For those who don't know, a nanny share is when one family shares a nanny with another family. This cuts the costs for both families and provides a friend or friends for the child.

Some things to consider for a nanny share situation: read more

Tending to Baby, Part 2: The Nanny Option
Day Care

Tending to Baby, Part 2: The Nanny Option

Last week we started a series on tending to baby.
by babysugar

Last week we started a series on tending to baby. First we visited the topic of day cares. As much as I wanted to enroll my daughter in day care, it turned out it wasn't a cost efficient or viable option for me. The next step I took was looking at hiring a nanny.

This can be an exhausting, time-consuming ordeal. First you have to find names of nannies, which isn't always easy. I found that your friends and family are the best resources for referrals. You also may try local mom's groups or internet boards. Once you find names, you can start to interview your prospects.

Some things to consider when interviewing your candidates are: read more

Doggie Day Care
Dogs

Doggie Day Care

Does your dog have too much time on his paws?
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Does your dog have too much time on his paws? Show him the light at the end of the tunnel (or in this case, his collar) and let him try to chase it down....for hours.