Alternatives To Nannies

Working is an important part of parenting, as much as any other element. It provides the money needed to support your family. But often your career robs you of the time you need to mind your children. Nannies provide a solution to this problem but can be expensive. Luckily, this is just one option of several.

  1. Daycare Center

    • Daycare centers are an alternative to hiring a nanny. These facilities provide your child with a great opportunity to make new friends. Find a center that suits your needs, whether it is one close to work or home, with lots of children or just a few. Finding the right daycare is important so ask questions; find out the organization̵7;s thoughts on discipline, what the children are fed and how much the service will cost.

    Family

    • Leaving your child in the hands of a relative is the perfect middle ground if you can̵7;t afford to leave your job but feel uncomfortable allowing a stranger to mind your children. Family members are also often more flexible and willing to adapt to your working hours. This method is cheaper too; in most cases relatives will accept less pay than a nanny and sometimes will help out for free.

    Child Care Cooperative

    • This is a good option for people with part-time jobs who do not need full-time childcare. It is basically a network of families in a community ̵1; with similar aged children ̵1; who babysit for each other. They carry out this service for free with the knowledge that the favor will be returned, whether that̵7;s directly or by one of the other families in the co-op. A small network is easier to manage, but the more families, the greater the chance of attaining child care when you need it. Points are gained for time spent babysitting and taken away when another family looks after your children, ensuring everybody is doing their fair share. This method is also a good way for your children to make new friends.

    Full-Time Parenting

    • Quitting your job to look after your children full-time is a major decision that should not be taken lightly. It will often only be possible if you have a partner whose income can support the family by itself. But even though your finances suffer, you will gain priceless time to watch your children grow. If a lack of trust was one of the reasons you decided against nannies, then you can rest assured that nobody is more trustworthy than you.

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