Occasional & Drop-in Care
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Anxiety About Going Back to Work
Asked by J.K. from Toledo
on August 24, 2007
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I am a teacher, so I have been home with my 12 month old daughter all summer. It has been a wonderful blessing! I really don't want to go back to work, because I hav...
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- Is this same woman who you mentioned wanted $70 for one hour the one who will be watching your daughter? If so, don't do it. by her remark alone on this being a "bus...
- It sounds like your daughter is starting to go through seperation anxiety. She will be OK, I promise. It will definately be harder on you than her for your daughter to...
- would the lady still charge you if you stayed with here for an hour or so at her house so she could adjust. It sounds to me like the lady has had some bad luck and ba...
Need a Sitter from 9Am to 10Am For`tommorow for Interview
Asked by K.A. from Dallas
on August 4, 2010
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I just moved here and i have an interview tommorow at 9am pls if anyone knows of a drop in childcare, i dont have family here, i really need this interview so if anyon...
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- I believe there is one called playtime that does hourly. Not sure of the hours or price. Updated I believe there is one called playtime that does hourly. Not s...
- Try Adventure Kids Playcare - they have many locations. They have drop-in service but go early so you can do the paperwork. If you have a baby call ahead to see if t...
- Look up Kiddin Around Playcare they are a drop-in center with various locations. Good Luck
Looking to Start Babysitting Club
Asked by K.S. from Indianapolis
on January 4, 2006
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Hi, from what I've seen posted it seems everyone is looking for the same thing, a babysitter. For me I would love to have someone so my husband and I might see a movi...
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- I think this is a great idea. I have recently moved to the area as well, and my husband and I do not get out too much as well. I would be willing to work on somethin...
- I think the babysitting club sounds great. Both hubby and I work so weekends are what we have available. We have 1 daughter, Sophia, age 2, and one on the way. But we ...
- Hi! My name is N. and I live in the Geist area with my hubby and two children (Jack-6, Kiran-4). I think a baby-sitting club sounds great. I would be very intereste...
Overwhelmed
Asked by N.M. from Spartanburg
on June 21, 2008
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Is it normal to feel so overwhelmed sometimes taht you just want to cry? I have an 18 month old and lately between my parenting duties, housework, and my part time ac...
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- N.- First off I just want to say you are not off your rocker! I know I have felt this way plenty of times and I am sure everyone has at some point. Two things that ha...
- You're not off your rocker - not even close! You are HUMAN! Tell your husband exactly what you posted here. He won't know if you don't tell him what you need. Men ...
- Good-God-of-Moses woman - you feel like a wimp??? I got overwhelmed just reading it through! Men can be wonderful, but they very seldom mind read - tell him you are ex...
Your Kids and Appointments
Asked by C.S. from New York
on February 23, 2009
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please be advised that this a dumb question.....Im a sahm with absolutly no babysitter. Well I have decided its time for me to go to college and get a degree so when ...
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- I think taking them to things like registration might be ok since you just need to take a few minutes to do it (at least in my previous experiences), but an appiontmen...
- No don't take your kids to your appointments. You need to spend that time listening and asking questions in order to figure out how you will get your education not hal...
- Not a dumb questions at all! And WOW, you are an amazing mom! I don't know how you have the energy for this, but that's incredible! :) I wouldn't take the kids w...
My 3 Year Old Comes Home with Bit Marks and Scratches
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on August 10, 2006
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I take my 3 year old to a in-home day care which has worked out really great the people are very loving and I know my son is well cared for, however in last few months...
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- I know this is a hard decision, but what matters most is the safety of your child. He is not able to defend himself so you must do it for him. Personally I would rem...
- There are really two ways to look at this. In the end, you need to examine the situation, and follow your instincts. The first way to look at this is that it's a t...
- I agree with Sue. While I know some kids bite/scratch, etc, if it were my daughter, I'd consider my other options and probably move her. good luck.
Need Friend Advice
Asked by C.P. from Chicago
on October 16, 2006
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Hi Moms!
I need advice on a situation I'm having. I am a single mom of 4 1/2 month old twins. I have a friend with a three year old who has been asking me to babysi...
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- C., You are right that people are taking advantage of you. I'm sorry. Do not worry about being polite, when these people are being so rude. They probably won't hea...
- Hey C.! I think i emailed you back yesterday but haven't heard from you- I would love to get together sometime and talk about things! I have plenty of friend issues a...
- Hi C., The more you practice setting boundaries in your life, the easier it will be for you to do so. People will push us only as far as we are willing to let them...
Potty Training
Asked by A.C. from Austin
on April 15, 2009
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My son is almost 3yrs old. He wears pullups and underwear. Everyday he goes pee in his pull up at least twice even though I start the day off with taking him to his p...
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- Hi A., My son just turned 3 yesterday and we are finally fully potty trained, however it has been a battle. My suggestion to you is to get rid of the pull-ups they...
- A. I have a 3 year old as well and he was doing the same thing I was getting so frustrated. So I started doing a reward system. If he pee peed in the potty he got a st...
- Potty training all depends on whether your son is interested or not. You can try some different techniques and see if it will guide him into wanting to go on the potty...
Vacation Bible School or Summer Camp for My 2.5 Year Old Grapevine, HEB Area
Asked by N.W. from Dallas
on July 8, 2009
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Hi,
I am looking for vacation bible school or other summer camp for my 2.5 year old. Recently my work situation has changed and I am now available to pick up my daug...
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- St. Timothy preschool is great! They have 2 summer programs. One just closed and the other starts on Tues. It's tues and thurs for 4 weeks at 240 for the full sessi...
- The youngest that most VBS programs accept is "completed kindergarten" -- Some areas have a Kiddin' Around or something similar that is a child drop center....kind o...
- We use Adventure Kids Playcare. They are a drop in daycare by the hour and I think they have Mom's Day out on certain mornings with special crafts and activities.
Needing Socialization for My Toddlers, STAT!! Winters, CA
Asked by S.M. from Sacramento
on August 17, 2008
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We just came back from a cabin trip with another family and I was mortified. They had 3 kids ages 6,7 and 11. Mine are 38 months and 18 months(3 and 1.5). My 3yr old i...
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- Hi S., There is story time at the library in Winters on Tuesdays at 10:30 I think. There is a wide variety of age ranges. They do stories and usually some sort of...
- Arials gym in VV has a drop-in time for toddlers. its 5 or 7 dollars for a couple hours, I think. I used to take my kids to the library all the time. The cultural...
- Have you tried the PACTS group yet? PACTS is a playgroup organization in the Solano area. Kindermusik/Jungle Tots is a fun place to take little ones to get their energ...
