Anyone watching this morning?

[Toonlass]

It's about how a Childs stress levels are higher while in day care and apparently its unfair on our children.

See now one of the women on their has just described my situation. Her wages pound for pound pay for her childcare therefore she might have been selfish in working because it didn't financially benefit her. Hmmm now I feel shit!! xx

 

[Piglet10]

Ideally we should all become the waltons!!!

Can't even eat apples anymore

Well never win chick

Ur a fab mum xxx

 

[AugustMum]

I didn't watch it because it would only annoy me. Of course for the child it will always be better for them being at home with mum. BUT! Surely if you feel you will benefit from going out to work then its better. I can't wait to get into work and I know Paige will have to go into childcare but I wont be as stressed being at home all day and Paige will be interacting with other children her age. I refuse to be made to feel guilty about going to work.

Your are a fantastic mum. Its just another thing they're throwing at parents to make them feel inadiquate (sp?!).

 

[Lilelephant]

It wound me up tbh that bloke was a knob! Surely it's better that kids learn how to deal with stressful situations?!
I think there is nothing wrong with day care or staying home it is what works for you and your family

 

[Toonlass]

Thanks girls. The dude really was a tosser like! I'm not financially better off working but I've been in the same job a long time and it's secure, I'd be mad to leave coz once the boys are in school I will feel the benefit. Xx

 

[stargirl]

I'm a nursery nurse, working in the baby room of a busy nursery! I love my job and I love the children I look after.

Maybe it is stressful for the babies to be in nursery, especially when they first start and leave their Mummies! I find the first 2-4 weeks till the baby has settled are the worse, after that it's all fun, giggles and love!!! And I always feel the first 2-4 weeks are worse for the parents then the baby. The parent needs to trust the staff looking after their most precious angel!

In my experience there are positives to both, being in childcare and staying at home with mum! I stayed home with my mum and I made friends easily and didn't feel I suffered for it, yet I can see how children who attend a childcare setting develop and learn differently (not better, just differently) and being at nursery really does bring on socializing skills! They make friends, who could end up going to the same school as them, they also get to experience activities and things that isn't available at home.

Don't feel guilty, day care can be full of positives for both you and your child! What works for you and your family situation is what counts. And remember just because you put your child in day care doesn't mean you love them any less then a parent who stays at home!

Hope you don't mind me giving my opinion.

 

[Rosie's Mummy]

Dont ever feel guilty - you are doing the very best for your kids by setting a great example for one thing! X

 

[xxbeckyxx]

^^^ WSS, you're setting a great example! I also learnt from an early age that my mum was a proper 'person' in her own right and not just there to 'mother' me as she had a life outside the home as it were.

 

[positivity :)]

i didn't see it and my lo hasn't arrived yet but i'm already feeling the guilt. i'll be working to benefit not much at all but i'm thinking long term. it would be silly to leave a good secure job when everyone else is struggling to get interviews. whatever we choose mummys get judged so try not to worry about it, you are doing the best for your family..just need to listen to my own advice

xx