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Published on 1 Comment on Childcare in a Pandemic: My Experience as a Working Parent in the Time of COVID-19

We previously posted on the pros and cons of different childcare options, such as daycare, nanny/nanny share, and family care. However, our previous childcare posts are no longer directly applicable to our current pandemic environment.

Childcare in a pandemic: Child under a chair playing with iphone
Childcare in a pandemic for a working parent is a huge challenge. Photo by Charles Deluvio
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During this COVID-19 pandemic, many people around the world (if they are lucky to still have jobs) are now working from home. 

Pandemic working from home is not normal, as child is in the same room as mom trying to work on laptop.
Working from home during a pandemic might mean simultaneous childcare and work responsibilities. Photo by Charles Deluvio
...continue reading "5 Reasons Why Working From Home During a Pandemic is Not Normal"

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For five years, I commuted by car over an hour each way out of Philadelphia to my workplace in the suburbs. For four of those years, I commuted with my infant/toddler son so that he could attend the company's affiliated daycare. Here are tips that helped me manage and survive that long commute with a child.

Car commute with a child, view of dashboard against the sunset hitting the road.
A long commute can be stressful. Having a child in the backseat multiplies the stress.
Photo by Luigi Manga on Unsplash
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Childcare can be a very emotional decision. All parents want the best care for their child(ren). Solid, dependable childcare is required so that you are able to work and provide for your family.

...continue reading "Childcare Options: Pro’s and Con’s"

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When I began to explore my childcare options, I completed over 20 daycare tours. I toured daycares in the city where I live as well as those closer to my work location, which is over 45 minutes away by car.

Initially, I chose to send my child to the daycare associated with my workplace. It is a 4-star facility, with a beautiful playground, large windows, and a strong curriculum.

Once I returned to work, I learned a few things relatively quickly:

...continue reading "How I Navigated Childcare When Returning to Work"