What I'd tell my younger sister

Daycare, dayhomes, nannies and more: choosing childcare that fits your family

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Whether you’ve been on a waitlist since you conceived of conception, or you’re realizing you’re going to need more support with your wee ones as you transition back to paid work, finding childcare can be *stressful*. It involves a lot of sources of stress—money, parenting/childcare approaches, so many unknowns (especially those mystery waitlists, woof), and for many, guilt.


Today, we’re talking about different childcare options we’ve explored and tried, all of the many feelings we’re feeling, and how the heck to juggle it all. (Hint: balls will be dropped)


In this episode, we talk about:

  • Transitioning from being the primary care for your child to outsourced care
  • Finding the age that feels right to find childcare
  • Transitioning into childcare
  • Is working full time hours even feasible? (Seriously please tell us)
  • Childcare options including: daycare, dayhome, nannies, family and other creative options
  • Having feels of guilt no matter what you choose
  • Going back to your paid job—a potential for a break, a hot coffee, and using the bathroom in peace potentially?
  • How can you juggle everything when you go back to paid work? Who cooks dinner, does laundry, does family communication and everything else? While also having time with your family
  • Communicating with coworkers to support your childcare schedules (like pickup and drop off)
  • Working flexible hours—pros and cons
  • GERMS! Not only for your kid, but your entire family (Help! I don’t have enough paid sick days)
  • How to actually find a daycare/dayhome that has space
  • Questions to consider when choosing childcare
  • Childcare grants and subsidies in Alberta
  • Reflecting on maternity leave and transitioning back to paid work


    • In this episode, we reference:

    • Reusable baby food pouches
    • Kasandra’s childcare options template spreadsheet
    • WHO breastfeeding recommendations
    • Choosing childcare
    • Care.com (or a late addition: Birdie Break!)
    • Child care subsidy Alberta
      • ...more
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