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Childcare Available or Is it?

I’ve always heard that childcare in the military can be a nightmare. Why is that? No, the people aren’t bad, it’s just a popular place. Popular meaning, it is always booked up and hard to use when you really need it. This week I experienced this first hand. Have you ever tried signing up for the childcare service available on the base? If you have then chances are you’ve dealt with hearing they are all booked up. Don’t even attempt dropping them off at the drop in daycare because that too is booked. In the past I have needed to … Continue reading →

You Can Do It! How to Switch to One Income

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Today is a great time to be a woman and a mother. A mother has the choice of whether or not she decides to work outside of the home. Stereotypes and judgments towards stay-at-home parents seem to be waning. Society has since shifted from the strict idea that no woman should work outside the home and past the snobbish judgments towards stay-at-home mothers. Now, it seems that more and more people are just willing to let women decide what is best for them. Parents have more opportunity to decide what is best for their family, without having to worry as … Continue reading →

Baby on a Budget

Your new bundle of joy could make more than a significant dent in your finances. Establishing a solid budget for your baby can help you keep everything under control and leave you with enough money for your baby’s future. You might be interested to know that according to the US Department of Agriculture, it can cost up to a quarter of a million dollars to raise a child through age 17! This doesn’t take into account children living at home past age 17, college costs or significant medical expenses that could arise. That is why it is important to establish … Continue reading →

Is the Term Childfree the Correct One?

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I suppose this is one that I just cannot yet let go. In a previous article, I described married couples who choose not to have children. It seems that the term used to describe these couples has some controversy. The controversy can be seen in the comments section of the article that I wrote. However it can also be seen in other areas and sites on the web. The discussion of which term should be used is not an isolated discussion to Families.com. Therefore I decided that it deserved more than a comment but instead a complete article (or two). … Continue reading →

Balancing Routine and Flexibility—Hard Stuff for the Single Parent

To a certain extent, all parents have to find a balance between predictability and routine, and a healthy dose of flexibility, but I think it can be a real tough dilemma for the single parent. With only one of us running the household, generating income, and managing the childcare and parenting—we are even more vulnerable to becoming overly-routinized or throwing our hands up and embracing the loose life… Routine is the single parents best friend—the more organized and scheduled you can get things, the more likely it is that things will get done (dinners made, lunches packed, kids to school, … Continue reading →

Nanny Cam for the Single Parent

Single parents have a unique responsibility in many instances of finding excellent childcare but for many, a tight budget makes it difficult to go with the top of the line. For this reason, we see the number of single parent households turning to the services of a younger babysitter or less experienced daycare provider. As you an imagine, the thought of turning your child’s care over to anyone is hard enough but when your options are limited due to financial strain, it puts tremendous stress on you. For this reason, we see a growing number of single parents using what … Continue reading →

One More Preschool Choice

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In my previous blogs I have been discussing preschool choices for your child. Montessori and Christian church preschools are two that I have touched upon. Today I wish to discuss with you one more type of preschool choice, those that take place in a preschool center. These centers are typically found in national chains that are known for childcare. Chains such as the one found here, is what I am referring to. Is a national preschool chain something you wish to choose for your child? Let’s talk about the basics of this type of setting for a preschool choice. Typically, … Continue reading →