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Need a Nanny?
How to Make In-home Childcare Work for You
By Melissa Granberry
With all of the advantages of in-home childcare, why would you choose any other option? Two words: Affordability and trust.
All of these advantages add up to more money. Most of the time, hiring someone full time to come in to your home will cost more than sending your child to daycare. Depending on how much flexibility your schedule needs, the added cost may be worth it.
Perhaps the biggest obstacle for an in-home caregiver and parent to overcome is establishing trust. Parents must put their faith in the caregiver to be responsible, loving and at least a little entertaining.
The Decision is Made
You have weighed the pros and cons of in-home childcare and decided it is the right option for you. Now what? "Look carefully at your unique situation," says Christine D'Amico, author of The Pregnant Woman's CompanionWant to see more?
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