MANAGE DAYCARE LIKE A
PRO Tips for new moms juggling work and childcare from a mom who’s been there
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TUNE OUT JUDGMENTAL PEOPLE There are many out there who think all moms should be staying home and raising their kids and will happily tell you so. Do what’s right for your family, and if that means putting the kids in a safe and kind daycare environment while you work to support your family, that’s what you do.
THEY’LL PICK UP BAD HABITS, ALONG WITH GERMS If a child has pink eye, it will run rampant through the toddler
JUNE 2021 | NEW JERSEY FAMILY
By Angel Madison
room, even with vigilant COVID cleaning. This will also happen in kindergarten and beyond, so don’t sweat it and just keep the pediatrician on speed dial. Instead, watch for your kid’s sudden love of Cheetos (because so-and-so brings them daily) or their obsession with an annoying pop song or TV show. And just wait for the day your sweet toddler demos how loud they can belch because they learned it from their new BFF.
PACK EXTRAS OF EVERYTHING No matter how many changes of clothes you pack for your child,
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