by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Mar 13, 2021 | Childcare
A new mama recently told me that she’s second-guessing her original childcare decision. She’s gearing up to return to work after maternity leave in a few weeks, and given COVID and other factors, she’s re-thinking her first plan. “I’ve now been thinking about nanny...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | May 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Daycare. The pre-mom version of myself harbored certain stereotypes about the concept of a daycare center. Preconceived notions informed by no real-life experience, mind you. “How does it actually work, with all those kids?” I wondered. “Your baby really is okay?”...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Jun 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Last Friday, my youngest son (who is almost 4 ½) graduated from his daycare. I use the word “graduated”, because there was, quite literally, a graduation ceremony, complete with cap and gown and distribution-of-diplomas. There was also a Good Night Good Night...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Mar 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Babies get sick. Spouses go out of town. Daycares close for a week. Nannies have emergencies. In short, there’s always an opportunity for a childcare crisis to rear its head at any moment. Enter: back-up childcare. A benefit many employers provide, but that new...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Feb 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Ever wondered why trusting your childcare provider (whether it’s a nanny, daycare, or babysitter) isn’t quick and automatic? I hear the following concerns all the time from new mamas – and have felt them myself!: “My nanny has been fully vetted, and she seems,...
