Express Yourself!
Sign up for the Work It, Mom! Newsletter!

5Most Popular Articles

Surviving the recession
Ally | 16th Aug | 10 comments
Utah's shrinking workweek
BettyConfidential.com | 22nd Aug | 5 comments
Room parenting and the working mom?
MommyEntrepreneur | 28th Aug | 2 comments
Reflect on your day
Featured Blogs
The Work It, Mom! Blog
School uniform: good idea or a headache?
Cornered Office
Casual Friday --- September 4th, 2008
Single Mom at Work
Making the big plans, solo
Catch Your Breath
Meeting Your Goals and Making New Ones
Moms On Issues
Sarah Palin and the Mommy Wars
The Working Closet
16 shoes under $60
Milk and Cookies
Great Etsy finds for children's artwork
tagged with " childcare"

Staying home is a career choice, not a moral one

Written by MaryP | Family & Home | 12th Aug | 9 comments
Once upon a time, I was a stay-at-home mother. It suited my temperament perfectly, and I totally loved it. That, however, was pure dumb luck, because in the beginning, I stayed at home because it was The Right Thing...
7 votes so far
609 views

Finding a reliable nanny or babysitter without an agency

Written by Sandhya | Family & Home | 23rd Jul | 1 comment
So, you've decided that you want to hire a nanny or babysitter for your precious little baby. The question is, how do you go about finding one? You want to make sure you employ someone who will treat your child...
3 votes so far
133 views

How to Find a Good Babysitter

Written by Shannon Hutton, M.Ed., M.P.A. | Family & Home | 25th Jun | 1 comment
Finding a good babysitter can be a very stressful experience. Many parents rely on friends and family to watch their children, but there are inevitably times when you need someone outside of your immediate circle...
5 votes so far
125 views

Hiring A Nanny? Keep Your Child Safe

Written by WhereIsMyBaby.com | Family & Home | 16th May | 1 comment
You’ve heard the stories. You’ve read the headlines. Maybe you’ve even experienced it yourself. Maybe you just had your first child and are due back to your high-powered job in two weeks. You’ve...
6 votes so far
80 views

Free-to-Cheap Childcare Options

Written by Angela momsfirststop.com | Family & Home | 7th May | 0 comments
We have all been there as parents: when you’ve had enough and just need to get away, even if just for a moment. After the birth of my daughter, I remember spending lots of time at the grocery store going...
5 votes so far
152 views

Evaluating your Childcare Options

Written by MaryP | Family & Home | 21st Apr | 2 comments
If you have figured out whether to seek out a nanny or a daycare center, you'll know what's important to you. Having decided on the type and style care you want, you now have to pick the specific center...
6 votes so far
149 views

Hot Ideas for Summer Childcare

Written by Monta Fleming | Family & Home | 16th Apr | 0 comments
If you’re old enough, you can remember the old Enjoli perfume marketing jingle, “I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in the pan, and never let you forget you’re a man, ‘cause I’m a woman!” ...
6 votes so far
82 views

The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Manny

Written by Whitney Baker | Family & Home | 24th Mar | 0 comments
When beginning the process of hiring a nanny to look after your children, many parents automatically plan to interview only female prospects.  Because of this assumption, a male nanny, more commonly known as a...
7 votes so far
98 views

It's Not Too Early to Think About Summer Childcare

Written by michele chazen | Family & Home | 28th Feb | 0 comments
Summertime means lazy days, backyard cookouts, visits to the beach, and a well-deserved break from school for the kids. But if you’re a working parent, the unstructured days of summer also mean that you scramble...
6 votes so far
124 views

Everything You Need to Know about What to Pay Your Nanny

Written by Steven Lampert | Family & Home | 18th Feb | 1 comment
When a family is considering hiring a nanny, one of the main issues that they face is how much of a salary to offer. The amount nanny is paid can depend on a range of factors, from the nanny's experience to the...
5 votes so far
159 views
Search Articles
Member articles represent the subjective opinion of that member or author, and not that of Work It, Mom! LLC.