Articles & Expert Guides on Childcare & Education

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Why More Schools Are Switching to a 4 Day School Week: And What It Means for Parents

Tassia O'Callaghan

The Juggle: Childcare Options for Working Parents

Tassia Agatowski

The Savings: How to Get the Most Out of Your Childcare Budget

Tassia Agatowski

The Benefits of Childcare for Working Parents (& Kids!)

Tassia Agatowski

Top 10 Tips for the First Day of Preschool

Tassia O'Callaghan

Key Signs of Diabetes in Kids

Keshia Sophia Roelofs

When Do Girls Stop Growing? Height, Puberty & Brain Development

Tassia Agatowski

What Age is Preschool? Preschool Age Range

Tassia O'Callaghan

How to Have a Happy First Day of School: 60+ Books, Quotes & Tips

Tassia O'Cakllaghan

How To Get a Toddler To Take Medicine

Team Peanut

40+ Essential Nanny Interview Questions

Deborah Vieyra

How Much to Pay a Babysitter

Alicia Wallace

What to Know About Childhood Sleepwalking

Team Peanut

How Much Does a Nanny Cost?

Deborah Vieyra

When Do Kids Stop Napping? How to Stop Napping

Team Peanut

100+ ‘Would You Rather?’ Questions for Kids

Team Peanut

Activities for 3 Year Olds: 20 Ideas

Tassia O'Callaghan

Questions to Ask Daycare

Tassia Agatowski

How to Find a Nanny

Tassia Agatowski

From the community

Who has an Au pair?

Hi Mamas,

Our baby is due very soon, and although I’m trying to focus on enjoying these last few weeks, I can’t help thinking ahead to what we’ll do when I return to work in a year’s time.

We’ve been looking at nursery and childminder costs and trying to work out what would fit around our work schedules. My partner is a firefighter working a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern (including nights), and I work full-time, so finding the right childcare solution feels a bit complicated.

One option we’ve been considering is an au pair. I actually worked as an au pair myself when I first moved to London 13 years ago, so I have really fond memories of the experience and the families loved me and treated me like a family member.

For those of you who have had an au pair:

* Would you recommend it?
* What has your experience been like?
* How much pocket money do you pay?
* Is around £150 per week realistic these days?
* What are the hidden costs or challenges that people don’t always think about?

We haven’t bought our next home yet, but we’re planning to move to a 3-bedroom house so there would be a dedicated room for them.

Donald me any question to understand our situation better!

Thank you ✨

Child maintenance

Hi guys this is abit of a nosey question but if your willing to let me know

I have two children 9months and a 2 year old , how much does your ex give u for child maintenance.

I'm asking for £350 a month for each child he makes loads
Plus he hardly seems them.

Do you think that's a lot to ask for

Max out ratio nursery

Would you send your child to a nursery that maxes out the ratio so for example if it’s in preschool room it’s 1:8. I know this is the legal ratio but that seams a bit chaotic to me or would you only send your child to a nursery that does less children per adult?

Scared of nursery

I have to go to work soon and have enrolled my lil boy in nursery. Though it seems to be good and everyone was really warm, I keep feeling anxious and imagining all kind of horrible scenarios in my head. How are you all coping with separation and nursery?

Help with childcare

To any Massachusetts mommies. My ex-husband lowered child support by 50% and I now can no longer afford childcare. I am still on the waitlist for a Voucher, but I don’t know how long that will be and I really need my child in childcare. Are there any other government assistance programs for Massachusetts? That can help me out with childcare until I can get the Voucher? I’m really in a tough spot right now.

Homeschool friends

Hi everyone,

I'm a homeschooling mum with four kids aged 9, 7, 4 and a baby.

I would love to connect with other homeschooling families, either online or in person. I'm always keen to make new friends.

Feel free to reach out if you would like to connect 😊

Nursery Teacher Present Ideas

If any teachers can help me out.. what do you actually LIKE receiving as end of year gifts? Thank you!

30 hours free childcare

Has anyone applied for the 30 hours free childcare scheme? How long did it take for you to receive a response?

Got hired as a teacher .. but due in September

Hey y’all!! So I’m (hopefully) about to finally start my career as a teacher for next school year (elementary music). I got a really great offer and I already accepted the position and I’m able to sign my contract now. I start in early August, however, I’m due September 20th 🧍🏽‍♀️ I really want to tell the principal and HR just to keep them in the loop and not feel blindsided but I’m scared that my offer will be rescinded. Has anyone else (especially other teachers) been in a situation like this? How should I go about it?