🎙️ Episode 63 – Pooling Resources for Childcare Gaps with Carly Buxton

In this episode, host Hannah Morgan talks with Carly Buxton, founder of ParentSwarm, a tech platform that makes childcare coordination simple and stress-free. Carly shares how families can build a reliable village by pooling resources, organizing neighborhood co-ops, and using technology to fill childcare gaps quickly and fairly.

From snow-day swaps to automated babysitter requests, Carly explains how creative systems and community collaboration can help parents breathe easier and stay connected — even when plans fall apart.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• You can lighten the load by sharing childcare responsibilities with neighbors and friends.
• Tech tools like ParentSwarm make it easy to find trusted care fast.
• Creating a co-op system for school closures or snow days turns chaos into connection.
• Building community reduces stress and creates more joy for parents and kids alike.

💬 Quotes from Carly Buxton

• “Motherhood feels less lonely when you intentionally build your village.”
• “We all have care gaps — but together, we can fill them.”
• “A good system turns stressful days into golden ones.”
• “Sometimes community is the most underrated parenting tool.”

📚 Resources Mentioned

• ParentSwarm — Childcare Coordination App: A platform that streamlines childcare logistics by texting your trusted sitters simultaneously so you can fill shifts fast.
• Heron House Management: Virtual house management for busy families.

📝 Full transcript available on our website: www.heronhousemanagement.com/podcast/episode-63

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