Childcare for changing shifts
Sending Your Kid to Daycare: 2 Ways of Preparing Yourself
Guillaume Vidal
If you are bringing up your first child, you may find that the process can be exciting but also scary. From time to time, it is completely normal to question if you are a good parent or not. Of course, every parent wants to do their very best for their child, so sometimes making big decisions such as if you should send them to a daycare centre can be difficult. The idea of leaving your child is someone else's hands might fill you with anxiety. However, there are steps you can take to reduce any negative feelings you are experiencing. Read on to find out more.
Collect as much info about the different child and daycare centres as possible
The more you know about the range of different childcare options which are available to you, the better you will be able to choose a daycare centre which is right for your child. While asking your health visitor for info or looking on the internet are all great places to start, you should also ask friends and family who have small children for their recommendations. Once you have shortlisted some of the centres, you should visit them so you can meet face-to-face with the staff so you can determine if the service is right for your child. All of this knowledge will also help you to process any anxiety you are feeling.
Deal with any feelings of anxiety or guilt you are experiencing
It is essential that you take steps to deal with any feelings of anxiety or guilt you experience when getting ready to place your child in a daycare centre. Do not ignore these feelings or try to suppress them. If you do, you could eventually develop a mental health condition such as depression. Talk with your partner, family and friends about how you are feeling. Other people who have had children will be able to reassure you. Developing a new routine which allows you to drop your child off at the daycare centre before doing other things such as returning to work or household chores. By working out a routine, you will be able to minimise the amount of time in which you have to worry about your child.
If you would like further advice and info about this topic, you should get in touch with a local child care centre today. The staff will be happy to help.
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We have the trickiest time finding childcare for our baby, as we both do shift work. My husband is a police officer, and I'm a doctor, so we always seem to struggling to get someone to look after our son when we are at work at nights. We want to know that he is being loved and cared for even when we are not there. Luckily we have a great childcare service that is flexible, and sometimes we can leave our son longer if we need to work later or if emergencies arise. This blog is about juggling childcare for shift workers.