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At Home Daycare Advice Needed
Asked by J.C. from New York
on September 29, 2008
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My two year old daughter is in an at home daycare in Naugatuck. I work in Milford and live in Waterbury. I have flex time worked out with me at work because this is ...
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- J., I've been lucky enough to have a nanny in my home during from Tues thru Fri (my husband is off on Mondays). I pay her every week, even if she only works one da...
- Wow~! I just got out of a situation exactly like this.. My best friend was watching my nine month old (since she was six months old).. I was constantly stressing abou...
- This is totally normal. All the big daycare centers do the same thing. If your child is not there you have to pay. I know several that are closed when the schools a...
Gift for Babysitter
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on November 10, 2006
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I know it isn't even Thanksgiving yet, but I am trying to plan early for my Christmas shopping so that I don't get caught in the last-minute rush. We have the sweetes...
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- I don't know if you are anywhere close to a Sam Moon's, there is one in Frisco by the mall and another at 35 and 635. I have found that they have tons of pretty neckl...
- i'll tell you that is good you remember the one who helps you with your most precious! A block buster card for a movie for her, depending on what she likes. She co...
- I am getting all my neices that are that age itune gift cards. They all like to download music and listen to their ipods. I started giving them all gift cards to thei...
If You Have NO Family in Town and Are Having/had a Second Child...
Asked by B.M. from Dallas
on September 6, 2007
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Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has dealt w/ this situation. We have no family in town and are expecting our second child in February (our daughter will be 2 then.) I...
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- I understand your stress and was in a similar situation when my second was born. My parents had offered to come to town and help, but put tons of stipulations on thei...
- B., I too am pregant w/my second child. Are closest family is 4 hours away as well as many of our friends down here. Coming from a friend's perspective we have al...
- Do you have a church home? If not, one of the local churches might be able to help you find someone who could be available to watch your toddler while you are going t...
Problems with the Bus Driver
Asked by A.L. from Steubenville
on March 20, 2007
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My son is the am preschool. He rides the bus in the morning with all of the other kids. I absolutely love the morning driver. However, the afternoon driver is another ...
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- hi A., i am getting ready to send my son on the bus as well. This can be really scary for little ones, so i would go straight to people above him. He might be havin...
- You should call and speak directly to the person in charge of the bus garage (at most schools this would be the Transportation Director). The teachers do not necessar...
- Call the school everyday it happens! They need to do something about it, this has happened to many times. Be persistent.
Separation Anxiety and Sleeping
Asked by A.M. from Indianapolis
on May 17, 2008
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Hi, this is my first post. My question revolves around my son who is 19 months old. He's a pretty easy going kid and all around typical little boy his age. Sleeping...
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- I had the same problem a couple months ago when my son was the same age. We left him with his grandparents at their house only to return later that night, but he was ...
- Hi, I am a 49 year old mother of five children 15, 20, 22, 29, and 31. I have a little different view of this sleeping in your crib thing. I always started mine out in...
- I think you need to get him back in his bed, and reteach him how to fall aseep on his own. Maybe he's associated his bed with pain since his ear infection. Try giving ...
Looking for a Babysitter for Newborn
Asked by S.M. from Chicago
on August 13, 2009
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I will be returning back to work Oct 8th of this year. My husband and I are looking for a baby sitter for our baby girl. I'm looking for someone that lives in the Nape...
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- I know a wonderful loving lady in Batavia (Route 25 & Fabyan parkway area) who has openings in her home day care, she has over 20 years experience and is licensed. I ...
- I spoke with someone who lives near 30/34. She was $25 for 4 hours or less and $39 for more than 4 hours. Let me know if you'd like her info, I'll look it up. Enjoy yo...
- S., My mom does daycare. She is in Aurora just off of sullivan road. Newborns are her specialty. Give her a call. ###-###-####. She has been licensed for a long t...
Need Good Babysitters
Asked by T. from Minneapolis
on March 16, 2006
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in need of very good babysitter. days, nights, weekends, will vary. we live in St. Louis Park.
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- How many hours a week are you looking for?
- My daughter lives part-time with me. She is 12 in May and the oldest of four kids. She has taken the Red Cross Baby sitting class, and passed. I am her mom, J. ###-...
- Hi, I saw your ad in my email and it caught my eye. I am a single mother in Brooklyn Park with a 7-year old and a 2-year old around alot and needing to make some extra...
Babysitter Rate
Asked by M.Y. from Chicago
on August 11, 2009
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I was wondering about babysitting rates ... we have a 4 month old son and was curious what the "going" rate is. The individual who would watch him would literally be ...
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- We have someone watch our 13 month old daughter once or twice a week and we pay between $10-$11 an hour. If it's the weekend night, we pay a little extra. If you are g...
- Hi M.- in the city the rate is $10-15 per hour. It looks like most of the posters are in agreement. Good luck!
- We always paid $12/hour for one baby... I don't think it necessarily matters whether he's sleeping or not. I think generally the pay is the same. I don't pay less dur...
Has Anyone Tried Sittercity?
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on December 30, 2008
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I have two daughters (2 years old and 4 months) who are currently watched by my Mother while I work fulltime. The time has come, my husband and I need some time to ou...
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- I've tried care.com, and I was very happy. I did a three month membership, and I now have a very reliable babysitter that my family just loves! Check it out...it may b...
- I have over 20 yrs of childcare experience and am cpr/first aid certifeid. I have experience w/preemies through teenagers. I am also a mom of 2 boys (nearly 18 yrs and...
- I have considered candidates from Sittercity. Overall there seemed to be a broad range of experience levels etc. While I have not ended up using anyone locally, I di...
Cost of Babysitting?
Asked by R.A. from Chicago
on August 10, 2009
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Looking for help with what to pay a babysitter. It would be only to babysit my 13 week old..no house work or other side things to do..
part-time!!
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- We pay our babysitters $10 an hour for two kids (7,9) who are pretty self-sufficient and just like to play with their sitters. I prepare all meals in advance. No clean...
- Hi R., I am looking for a part time position and babysitting will fit me great. I have a 15 month old girl that if allowed I will like to bring with. I have allot...
- Most daycare centers charge about $300/week for a full time infant who is cared for by a certified/licensed adult. Do some research on what child care costs in your ar...
