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 18, 2019 | Childcare
If you’ve ever been on “the great daycare search,” you know the challenges that come with finding a spot that’s the right fit for your family and actually getting a spot. (I wrote more about my own decision to use daycare as our child care option here.) Imagine my...
by Lori Mihalich-Levin | Feb 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
With flexible working options becoming more and more prevalent, many working mamas have a dream that being able to work from home would make working parent life more manageable. Working exclusively from home has its challenges, though. Today, I’ve invited...
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,...
