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Why Daycare is More Than OK
It is no secret I love daycare. They take great care of my boys. They teach them tons of things in ways I couldn’t dream of. They teach sharing where I can’t really do the same peer to peer lessons …
The Days I Hate It
Today is one of those days. You know them, and you probably know them well. And if you don’t, well then I guess I’m alone here, and I
Daycare drop off – the short end of the stick
One of my favorite perks of being a working mom can be summed up in 3 words. Daycare pick up. You know... the arms outstretched screechy time of day
Freaking Out About Kindergarten
I had a freak-out moment at work today. I decided to look at the webpage of the elementary school where our daughter will be starting kindergarten in 6
What If…
In the year that I’ve been blogging on here, I’ve written about the term “working mom” versus the phrase a friend of mine coined, “mom who works.” I’ve
Mondays Break My Working Mom Heart
My son is a fairly well-adjusted child. We went through somewhat of a whiney, clingy transition back to work after summer vacation, but for the most part, he
Someone Else Raises My Kid?
I’m a working mom. So obviously, someone else raises my kid. How many of you want to throw something at the screen right now? Or maybe you wanted to
When I Work, My Kid is Different
So, it has begun. The school year, that is. As all of you, I’m a working teacher momma like Tracy, and every August, I hit the books, write
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do {Childcare Edition}
My stomach is churning from the guilt. I couldn’t even look her in the eye this morning. Can she sense the potential betrayal? We are considering leaving the daycare
Daycare Interruptions: Does it get easier?
A good number of my working mom friends visit their little ones at daycare from time to time. They take them out to lunch, they come to see
Sick of Feeling Conflicted
From my office swivel chair, I can see a daycare. It is really close. It’s like watching it on TV. The playground is eye level. It is both
Where We Are All Day
My daughter has always been particularly articulate. She started talking at a young age and there have been many huge explosions in her vocabulary and comprehension since. The hubs and I are
Feeling Judged {Preschool Edition}
After much thought and (mostly internal) debate, I've tentatively enrolled my three little ones (4, 2, and 2) in full-day preschool next year. I honestly feel like this is
Growing Independence with Working Parents
I have been struggling with something recently. I love that my child is independent. Especially so when baby boy #2 is on his way. I am happy to
Pediatrician Drama
By Tracy Managing Editor This past week was not the most fun. Abby had a cold, which spiraled into coughing fits, struggling to catch her breath and ultimately making

































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