by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Sep 15, 2018 | Childcare
There is, perhaps, nothing more gut wrenching for a parent than the tearful, screaming goodbye. One that possibly involved a child latching himself onto your body, requiring another adult human being to disentangle him from you. You know, intellectually, that you...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Dec 17, 2016 | Breastfeeding, Breastmilk, Childcare
Sending milk and snacks to daycare is one of those dilemmas many new working parents find daunting. Yes, some daycares provide snacks and/or lunch, but many do not. And in the case of a baby, it’s of course up to the parents to send milk every day. A listserv I’m on...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Sep 10, 2016 | Childcare
How can you set a nanny relationship off on the right foot? Today I’ve invited Lucy Bickford, a lawyer mama with a lot of experience in this area, to give us some fantastic tips on the subject. (If you’re interested in the topic of childcare transitions...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Sep 3, 2014 | Childcare
Transitioning your baby to childcare is one of the more nerve-wracking events in the life of a new working mama. Thoughtful planning about this transition – and about all the logistics of how you’ll go back to work after maternity leave – can really...