Many parents, and mothers, in particular, experience a sense of guilt when they have to put their kids in a day care centre. This "mom guilt" can make going back to work a very emotional time.
Your choice of a day care centre can help you to manage these feelings of guilt. Here is a brief look into two of the most important things to consider when choosing a day care facility.
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Starting a family is a lifelong dream for most people. However, finding work-life balance when you have an autistic child can be extremely challenging. The situation is more challenging because of the few childcare centres that can accommodate children with autism. Consequently, most parents with autistic children are kept out of the workforce since they have to spend the first few years nurturing their newborn. However, it does not have to be the case, especially if you know what to look for in a childcare centre that caters to children with autism.
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Choosing a child care centre can pose a lot of questions regarding your child's comfort and happiness. It is always a slight gamble deciding on a centre because you never know at which point you will be required to move. An establishment could switch locations or a childcare professional who you trust might find a position elsewhere. This often leaves parents wondering how their child will cope with being taken to a different centre and how to best prevent a disturbance to your child's development.
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It is any parent's joy to see their child join preschool. However, behaviour that seemed innocent and understandable -- leg clinging, crying every time you leave, and less interest in group activities -- can become a bit of a problem. While such timid behaviour may be expected of any toddler, lack of adequate preschool preparation can hurt your child's social growth. What can you do to ensure your shy child has an easy time in preschool?
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Throwing tantrums is quite common in kids, and it can be quite a stressful situation for care providers at the childcare centre if, at drop-off, there are a couple of kids throwing tantrums.
Enrolling in a childcare centre in itself is quite the adjustment, but the care providers have the training for behaviour management, even when the kids throw a tantrum. As a parent, however, there is quite a bit you can do to avoid these tantrums and ensure a peaceful, hassle-free hand-off when you drop off your kid.
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