Would love your help lovely mommas! I've finally decided to put my 2.5 y o in a Childcare centre 2 days a week. I'm finding it hard not to feel guilty, like I'm shipping her off into the world so young, but I really am doing it for her more than for myself, as she needs people to play and interact with since I'm busy with her 4 m o high-needs brother 24/7. Firstly, how do I get over the guilt feeling and convince myself I'm doing the right thing? Secondly, should I put her in for 2 days in a row or spread out the days apart? Which option would make her enjoy it more?
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Oh I feel for u, my Eldest son was put into day care this year on recommendation from his drs, he has some
Medical issues with toilet training. We never put my eldest into day care and i felt so guilty about it. But after a few weeks he started to settle in make friends and when I go to pick him up he doesn't want to come home. It kinda hurt he didn't wqant to come home but at least his enjoying his time their. He goes 2 days a week, wed and fri. I still miss him when his at day care but i love that his making his own friends and love hearing about his day when i pick him up. Hang in their give it a good month for ur little one to find their feet and for you to get used to the idea, she will come around.
My kid and my nieces and nephews LOVE daycare! They have so much fun. Lots of kids to play with and more activities than most people can provide at home. You are doing your daughter a really big favour by sending her.
I work in childcare and both my children go to work with me and they love it.. Put your child in two days in a row it helps them settle in faster you guilt will go away when you see how happy they are and lol when they don't wanna go home :)