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  • Daughters: Ages 34 & 32
  • Grandsons: Ages 2, 2 & 16 months
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Child Care Solution for Mommy Time
FamilyHost_Annabelle - November 15, 2008
Every SAHM needs time to herself. How many of you have considered using a child care provider or center to fulfill this need? What are the benefits both for moms and kids?
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  • Daughters: Ages 10 & 3
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FamilyHost_Kristina - November 16, 2008
I think it would be beneficial to mom and child. Mom gets some time away to get things done without a little shadow underfoot, and the little one gets to be around others their own age and socialize.
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  • Son: Age 3
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AnnabelleMcB - November 17, 2008
That's not something I've ever considered. I could get a babysitter if my husband or parents could watch him. But I've never thought about having a regular arrangement.
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  • Sons: Ages 19, 16 & 5
  • Daughter: Age 2
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ferrari-johnson - November 19, 2008
Oh, I know these exist and I know how beneficial they are, Only problem is, most of them by me cost money. Not to mention we only have one car and I can't seem to deem why I would wake my little ones up at 5am to keep the car. Especially now, with the cold and the snow. Although, I have finally started to learn how to give myself some "mommy" time. It has been working and everyone is happier:)
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  • Daughter: Age 4
  • Step-daughter: Age 14
  • Philadelphia, PA
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maddoxabz - November 19, 2008
I decided to stay at home to avoid sending them to a child care center and the cost is quite expensive. I think a sitter is perfect for when you need some mommy time. My children who are 3 are in nursery school at our local rec center 2 days a week for 2 1/2 hours. This gives me a couple of hours to run errands and it gives them the chance to be with other children.
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  • Son: Age 3
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AnnabelleMcB - November 19, 2008
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  I decided to stay at home to avoid sending them to a child care center and the cost is quite expensive. I think a sitter is perfect for when you need some mommy time. My children who are 3 are in nursery school at our local rec center 2 days a week for 2 1/2 hours. This gives me a couple of hours to run errands and it gives them the chance to be with other children.  
By maddoxabz
I agree. I think preschool is a great way for the kids to get some socialization skills, and mommy to have a few hours to herself.
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  • Daughters: Ages 19 & 15
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Helen-NotofTroy - 2 weeks ago
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  I agree. I think preschool is a great way for the kids to get some socialization skills, and mommy to have a few hours to herself.  
By AnnabelleMcB
You are so right. We have a class for 2 and a half year old's that's only 6 hours a week. That doesn't sound like a lot but it gives the parents some free time to run errands, go on appointments, and do what needs to get done without children. Plus, even though it's only a few hours and it's not like there's A LOT of curriculum, just learning to survive without Mommy, listening to a story with a dozen other children, and mastering the art of sharing - the kids get a lot out of their school mornings.
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