Things I know…..about childcare.
As I prepare to go off to work for another day, I thought it might be helpful to share what I know about child care. My children don’t go to child care whilst I am at work but are cared for in our home by their Nanna. (I know how lucky am I??) But Master O has attended daycare, one day a week, for a year, before starting Kindergarten this year.
I know that I dont have to get my kids dressed, make lunches, or check they have enough nappies. This saves me untold time and stress in the morning, deciding what I am going to wear is hard enough!
I know that this also means that my house has to be in some kind of presentable state that there needs to be enough milk for the rest of the day, yes more time and stress.
I know that I my children are being cared for by someone who truly loves them, their flesh and blood. They spend time together as siblings, and can only catch the germs and bad habits their brother or sister shares with them.
I know thought that this means that they do not interact with other children their age, which sometimes leaves them bored, whingy and fighting! They need to learn to share, negotiate and take turns but that’s a hard lesson to learn when contending with your sibling.
I know that they are being cared for by someone who has their undivided attention. She is only caring for them, not eight other children. However, this means that they do not need to acquire the communication skills to tell someone there needs, wants, or difficulties, to learn to listen and give other people the spotlight.
As you can see mainly what I know is that there are days I am truly grateful for having family to help, but days I wonder wether my children would also benefit from a group environment. You know the best of both worlds?
I know that being a mother is full of worry, guilt, wonder, questions and endless what ifs???
What do you think about child care? Who looks after your children? Don’t judge peeps, we are all in this together! So what do you know? Sharing is caring!
