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Podcast Episode 299: Solving Your Daycare Dilemmas: The Whole Truth About Daycare

Ah, daycare—that word can either make you feel like you’re winning at this whole “working parent” thing or send you spiraling into a pit of guilt faster than your toddler can smear yogurt on the couch. 

The daycare dilemma is real, and for many moms, it’s one of those decisions that feels less like choosing a childcare option and more like deciding whether to send your child to the moon. 

Or at least it feels that way sometimes. But don’t worry—we’re here to give you the whole truth about daycare, and hopefully help you feel a little less alone in the process.

In this podcast episode, we dive headfirst into the daycare dilemma—debunking myths, breaking down the pros and cons, and sharing our personal stories about how we tackled this whole childcare thing back in the day (spoiler alert: there were some epic fails along the way). 

But we’ll also give you the whole truth: every family’s daycare decision looks different, and that’s okay! Whether you’re worried about the cost, your child getting sick, or finding quality care, this episode covers it all.

Because, at the end of the day, the decision to send your child to daycare (or not) is yours. Every family faces the daycare dilemma, and every answer is unique. So whether you choose daycare, a nanny, or stay home, just know you’re doing what’s best for your crew. 

And trust us, you’re not in this daycare dilemma alone! We’ve been there, and we’re here to help you navigate through the whole truth about daycare without the guilt.

In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:

  • The Pros and Cons that we perceive about daycare
  • How to tackle the emotional tug-of-war moms face when choosing whether to put this child in daycare 
  • Tips on how to find quality daycare programs
  • JoAnn and Brie’s real life stories about what they did in terms of childcare when their kids were little, what went right, and what went oh so wrong.

Episode at a glance:

  • 00:48 Personal Stories and Experiences with Daycare
  • 04:32 Balancing Work and Childcare
  • 05:28 Finding the Right Daycare
  • 19:29 Pros and Cons of Daycare
  • 29:00 Final Thoughts and Listener Feedback

Resources We Shared In This Episode:

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Dear new parent: Daycare won’t screw up your baby. Allow the experts to explain why

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Brie Tucker

Brie Tucker

COO/ Podcast Producer at No Guilt Mom
Brie Tucker has over 20 years of experience coaching parents with a background in early childhood and special needs. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Missouri and is certified in Positive Discipline as well as a Happiest Baby Educator.

She’s a divorced mom to two teenagers.
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