Sick Child Care
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Stay with Day Care or Quit
Asked by M.P. from Philadelphia
on September 21, 2007
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Hi, My son has been going to day care for about a month and half now. He is 18 months. He goes 2 half days, I work at home and my in laws also lives with us.
Drop ...
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- My little guy has been in daycare since he was 8 weeks old. He never had any separation issues until he was about 13 months old and they moved him up to the toddler r...
- Hi Mable I'm a Mom of 2 who both go to daycare. I agree that taking him out and then putting him back in would probably cause more stress for him in the long run. M...
- Hi Mable: Im not sure taking him out then putting him back in will do any good. If anything, I think it could be worse when he has to go back. My little girl is almos...
Choosing Day Care
Asked by A.D. from Great Falls
on December 3, 2006
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My daughter is four months old, I spent 13 weeks at home with her before returning to work, and my husband has been home for 5. He only has 6 more weeks left before he...
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- I'm definitely all about home day care. I grew up going to a home day care and made some great friends that are still my friends today, and I even keep in touch with ...
- I spent 18 months home with my daughter before returning to work. Finding a daycare was tough. There is a place here called Child Care Connections, GF may have one too...
- How attached are you to your (or husband's) carrers? would you ever want to try something new? If you are serious about getting to stay home with them, that is what ...
Home Care Versus Day Care
Asked by C.R. from Columbus
on March 23, 2010
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I am faced with a major dilemna without the luxury of much time to make a decision. I have a 3 year old and a 16 month old. We have had the same home care provider f...
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- My sister had 4 major changes in childcare arrangements in under a year --all, as you say, from 'outside their control.' There is no single 'right' decision. Kids a...
- My husband's grandparents watched our daughter until she was 18 months old and then they became sick and could no longer do it. I had to switch my daughter to daycare...
- Personally, since your little one is so young, I would opt for a small in-home. She'll be able to nap when you want her to, she'd be getting more one on one, and sick ...
When One Child Is Sick?
Asked by T.N. from Albuquerque
on April 16, 2011
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Both of my daughters (they're twins and in the same class at school) have been invited to a birthday party tomorrow. Tonight one of my girls threw up twice. I suspect ...
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- I would call and ask the mom hosting the party what she thinks about it. Follow her lead.
- I agree that if it's going around the school, the other kids have likely already been exposed as well. If your other daughter feels fine in the morning and doesn't sh...
- Why don't you see how they both feel in the morning. Sometimes it is a short illness and they will be fine tomorrow. Or the other will be sick tomorrow, too. Also, if ...
How Long Do You Keeep Sick Kids Home from School or Day Care???
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on February 10, 2010
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I have 2 kids... 2 and 4... and a part time job.. I work 2 or3 days a week.. the days are flexible... I can go when I want and leave when I want.. but there is a lot o...
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- The rule here is that the kid has to be fever free for 24 hours before they can go to school or daycare.
- You should check (in general with your Day care/school) to see what their rules are. In some cases, we are required to provide a doctor's note that our kids are OK ...
- I think the rule of thumb is keep them home until 24 hrs no fever (without meds)
Help with Sick Child
Asked by E.M. from Kansas City
on June 3, 2008
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I am needing some advice with my sons health. He is 3 years old, will be 4 in August. He has allergies to food, pets and outdoor irritants. He also has asthma. It seem...
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- kids with asthma just get sick more. eliminate all allergens...aquariums, cats, birds, cigarette smoke. if anyone smokes, smoke outside in a smoking jacket. get his ...
- I don't have much advice for you but I do know just from what I hear and what I read eating well sleeping good,using a vacuum with a Hepa filter will help trap allergi...
- Have you talked to your doctor about getting his tonsils and adnoids out. I know that from experience. My son was 2 and had to have his out plus he had to have tubes...
Day Care Issues
Asked by A.R. from Salt Lake City
on May 21, 2010
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I have a three year old and a six year old, both girls, both in day care/ preschool full time (the oldest one rides the bus there after school). Up until now this day ...
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- Wow, this is a strange situation in so many respects. For starters, I do think the provider has not done her own homework. I've not heard of this kind of wart. But ...
- Take a letter from your doctor and have them put it in the girls files. They are not contagious? If they are then they have a right to be upset. If not then it's non...
- I had never heard of these warts as well so I looked it up. This is what I found out about them and if I was your daycare provider I would certainly want them to be t...
Infant in Day Care Issues
Asked by B.C. from Boston
on March 11, 2008
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I am a new mom to a 16 week year old. I went back to work 4 weeks ago, and have been trying to adjust to leaving my baby in a corporate run day care 3 days a week. I...
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- Having worked in a bigger center, I can tell you it is hard balancing all the kids. The ratio is correct because with 1 teacher it's 1:3. If you're truly concerned, ...
- Hi B., I'm going to give you my advice as a mother and a daycare provider. First of all I understand your concern. Especially if when you call he is crying and ...
- Have you thought of an in home nanny or family member to care for him while he is so young? An infant needs to cuddle and if your "gut" is feeling the way it does abo...
eIn Home Care Vs. Day Care
Asked by J.G. from Philadelphia
on April 15, 2010
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Approximately how much per hour should I be paying a child care provider to watch my 2 year old and 4 year old in her home? I am providing lunch and she is providing ...
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- J.-- I paid $9 an hour for one child, many years ago, in my home. Then I paid more than that for two children, in my home. I never did day care outside the house,...
- It does cost more because a daycare can take on more kids per provider, so they make more per hour. $9 is a small amount when you consider she has to purchase health ...
- I think that $9 is too little. I pay $10 per hour for babysitting, and a lot of that is just sitting and watching TV. Personally, after 10 yrs of experience, $9 an ho...
Day Care or Nanny
Asked by N.B. from Chicago
on October 24, 2005
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I work full time and my baby has had a babysitter Mon-Fri since she has been 3 months old. I feel that it was important that she recieved undivided attention at such ...
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- I have a nanny for my two kids, 2 and 5 months and wouldn't have it any other way. I feel that we are a team and I still get to make the decisions on my kids napping, ...
- I think it's great that you want your child to start interacting with other children and I agree that it would be great for your child's social skills. However, I woul...
- Hello N. - If you're looking for advice, or an opinion - both of which are the some in this case from me, I would totally recommend putting your little one in a daycar...
