Tough Topics

Not all conversations are easy ones. Discuss modern families, parent separation, sibling rivalry, and how to tell a young child you are pregnant again.

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TOUGH TOPICS

When will I start to feel like myself again?

So, the baby is now 3 months old and my partner is back at work full-time. Now that I’m by myself with her, I am noticing how I still really don’t feel like myself. Is this normal? When will I?

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TOUGH TOPICS

How do I talk to my child about the protests?

Yesterday my 4 year old asked me if he was gonna to get hurt in a riot..I don’t even know how he learned about it! Please help :(

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TOUGH TOPICS

Small business assistance relief program due to COVID-19

Does any body knows if we, daycare providers, can get a loan or any kind of financial help?

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TOUGH TOPICS

Positive thoughts during hard times 💜

Hi ladies just wanted to share some positive thoughts during these tough times! Leave me a comment letting me know how you are staying positive 😊
I’m staying positive cuz even though things are scary right now I know how much I am helping the families I serve at my FCC and I know how much that allows those families to help our community. Feeling very lucky to be able to work with children and seeing their smiling faces every morning. Sending sunshine! ☀️💖

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CHILDCARE AVAILABILITY

Indoor activities to keep the kids busy?

Hey providers, any ideas for indoor activities to keep the kids busy? I still have 6 kids at my home daycare and I’m trying to stay creative and positive. Let me know what you guys are doing to keep the kids busy! TIA 💕

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CHILDCARE AVAILABILITY

When will I start to feel like myself again?

So, the baby is now 3 months old and my partner is back at work full-time. Now that I’m by myself with her, I am noticing how I still really don’t feel like myself. Is this normal? When will I?

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INFANTS

Do I need to sterilize bottles and pacifiers after every single use?

Is it really necessary to sterilize bottles and pacifiers after every single use? Seems excessive but wanna keep things clean!

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PARENTING HACKS

Not sure if I’m ready to step away from my job for the baby - help!

Career question! Who’s had the job of your dream or a leadership position that you worked really hard to get to and then a baby led you to step down or walk away from your job/position? What'd you do? Any advice?

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SLEEPING

Am I giving in by hiring a night nurse or sleep specialist for my 1.5 year old who won’t sleep?

I have a 1.5 year old that will not sleep through the night and is having so much difficulty falling asleep… other mamas, would you suggest working with a night nurse or sleep specialist? I’m really tired…

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BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT

My older one is so jealous of the new baby! Any suggestions?

The jealousy phase just hit my toddler HARD. She not only refuses to interact with the baby, but she also takes it out on all of us–my mom, my husband, everyone!! What can I do?!

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