What do you think is the best childcare option? Can you suggest better options than the ones mentioned above? How do you cope with being a working mother? Are you a stay-at-home mom? We would love you to share the special moments of your motherhood with us. shweta replied. Star news 14-9-2011,maid kidnapped a child in rohini,try to keep child at safe place sonal replied. Hi,anybody working from home in the field of content writing or online tutoring..pls let me know how to kick off in these field..i am a stay at home mom who was working full time previously and i really want to do something from home..thanks zabeen replied. Hi
its very tempting to want to have this persona of your own where you feel pride in yourself, your career, and are financially independent...
in the long run its substance that counts... you have a baby that will grow to know your face and learn to understand the world through your approval and disapproval of your environment. Small children are so watchful aware of what people are going through around them. If you have no need to work outside your home, then i would resist the temptation. Looking after yourself seems like an impossible task when youhave a baby that age and no family support. I' ve been thru the identical scenario and know the desperation. It helps to arrange regular playdates with other moms in similar situations so when they watch your child you are free and then you do the same for them. You can then schedule all your recreation or personal care appts accordingly.
Its imp to do your own thing at home also so your child knows when you' re playing with her or reading to her you will give her undivided attention (and do so .. dont answer phones etc). When you want time for excercise or whatever you could then tell her mom is going to do this stuff for half an hour and she' s welcome to play right there (or what ever works for you )... it would take a while sometimes or not at all depending on your child' s personality for her to understand.
Never over use it though ... be honest ... if you know you haven' t spent quality time with her don' t try to make her believe you have. She won' t trust you anymore.
I hope all this blabber helps...
:) Geeta replied. Hi,
I am a working mother working in IT of a 1 yr old boy. I joined work when my kid was arnd 3.5 mths old. My MIL and my parents are taking care of my kid alternately. Inspite of this, i feel guilty every morning when i go to office leaving my kid. I have to goto work because of the house loan taken in my name. Initially when i joined office i had requested my mgr for fixed work hrs i.e. 9-6 and had to report to people at my same level. BUt now its difficult tomaintain fixed work timings. Please guide me what to do. I am also looking for parttime or work from home s/w jobs in Pune..If anyone has any idea please send me a message.

Thanks,
Dipti Keskar replied. Hi all. Mine is a nuclear family and I am a stay at home mom who quit her career in the early stages to look after my child. I enjoy seeing her grow up, and did not wish to miss out on those everyday moments of joy. Now that my daughter year and a half, I am in a quandry. I don' t want to take up a job right away but would like some time for myself: to pursue my hobbies, to exercise...There is no economic necessity to take upa job either. But I definitely feel that some independant time would do both of us good. Whenever I think of leaving my daughter in a daycare, I' m unsure about my decision. Also, I' ve been unable to get any background info on daycares in my area (Pune:
1.Eurokids, Magarpatta/Kalyani Nagar, 2.Kiderbrooks, Kalyani Nagar and
3. Innovations, Naylor Road.)
Suggestions and recommendations are welcome. Vatsala replied. I completely agree with the fact that a child can be best taken care only by mothers but at the same time you can' t ignore the fact that in today' s life being a working couple is must in order to take care of your responsibility and give better future to the child.
I am lucky that way, I am working in a company which gives creche facility till your child is 8 yrs.The creche is in the office premises only and i can go and see my daughter when ever i want.I was facing some challenges in the office and was seriously thinking of switching my job. but just because of this facility i changed my mind, though i cmpromised on my job front, my level but i am happy that my child is with me and to a extent my responsibilities are also taken care of. Geetanjali replied. I definately agree that moms are the best caretakers of kids, but what about her aspirations, once when the kids are grown they are busy in schools,TV,video games,friends and various activities classes....What about the mothers then, are they only to take care of others needs.I strongly recommend that all the moms should atleast pursue one of hobbies.And if possible do some part time jobs, where they can use their brains and intellectual powers.The question is not of earning money but the feeling that they are doing something in life for themselves too.This makes them a satisfied human being, who can further nurture the kids and family in a much better way. swati replied. son, not very happy at the creche. gets disturbed by the noise other children make, unable to sleep for long. He is 6 months. He is generally irritable afterwards. Is it still advisable to leave him at the creche. I am working and that is the only option. Is the adjustment issue cause a long term problem in his personality and temperament. Otherwise he is a happy child. please discuss. Neeth replied. For working parents, it is best that the child is kept in the close by crèches or crèches facility given by the office so that the mothers or fathers can monitor by making a casual visit. This way the child as well as the parents specially the mother can feel comforting with hectic schedule back in office and not worry too much.

Another advantage in keeping a child in crèche is helping the child become more independent and learn to be social so that they mingle children, share, learn together and this way when the child is prepared to go to school, he or she is happily willing to go and what more than a mother want to see such nice days!!

Stay at home mother is the ideal choice but how long can one keep the child at home, the child also needs to explore and crèches and play homes become a good choice for also over all development!!
tina replied. i think before sending your kids to a creche or leaving them with maids or babysitters you need to thoruoghly research about their backgrounds. after being fully satisfied by the information, then only go for these options. an extra step in case of maids, i.e. giving their details to the nearest police authorities is not a bad idea. you cannot take any chances these days. juhi replied. I think the best idea is to leave a maid of yours in the day care center. Thay way, your maid will take good care of the child in the presence of the people in the day care, and similarly the the day care folks will take good care owing to the presence of the maid! A little more costly, but worth it, don' t you think? That' s what I did! All the best. Hema replied. Hi,

I am a working women. I work for one of the leading companies in quite a good position. But i have resigned my job recently and am in my notice period. I took this decision, as me and my husband were of the opinion that nothing like personally caring for your child. I was on leave for a week' s time and spent full time with my little son who is just 9 months old. Nothing like seeing your little one learning to play. He was also overjoyed to have both of us with him as we usually leave home in the morning and come back only by 8 pm.

It was after this short leave that we decided he needed either of us by his side. What' s more important that spending time with your little one.

Priya replied. hi iam looking for a creche fron 9 - 6 in and around basavangudi and v.v.puram....for my 1 yr 8 month old son.....pls help urgent.... shivani replied. I am looking for a creche in and around benson town for my son.Kindly adice a good creche. sonal replied. I am a mother of a 2 yr old and work in IT (haha talk abt hrs ha)
I guess we all (mom' s or dad' s irrespective ) would love to spend most of our time with kids and I agree its upto the family to decide if one of parent should leave job and be a stay home parent..
but here is the question every working parent needs to ask...
How would I feel once my kids are grown up and won' t need me around as much' Do I have an hobby or something I will keep myself busy with
Many of us agree that having one of grandparents taking care of our kid is best..but again lets be practical here
don' t they deserve some rest and there own time. Having them around yes a big plus but making them the primary care giver is something we should think from all angles. It not that aaji baba won' t like to spend time with kids but its only how much we should take them forgranted
I feel better to have a maid come in home and have her suprivised by an elder at home.
But if someone of us is unlucky to have that kind of help better to leave them in creche rather than with unsuprivised maid
(remeber the case of Delhi doctor where maid ran of with the kid)
So whatever you do ..trust the person you are handing your baby but remeber to do surpize visits also
and enjoy being a Parent ..that' s the best
aryans mom replied. LI feel that if your husband is economically well sound, then baby care should be the priority of mother and later on one can go ahead with its career aspirations and can opt to any secondary baby care options. avi replied. My wife is a career person and tends to ignore our child on weekdays when she is working. How do I convince her that she needs to stay at home and provide the care that she really needs. Sharadha replied. Though I am a working mother, If given a choice, I would prefer to spend with my son in their growing years. A mom' s care is unbeatable. Other options are all secondary when it comes to child care. But some people are forced to work or have their own career aspirations. If its only career aspirations and without a woman' s salary, if family can enjoy all the luxuries atleast to a certain extent, better to forego job and be a good mom and spend all the quality time with your kids. If you have to support your family, the best option would be leave your kids with in-laws provided they are young and energetic enough to take care of them. If this option is not so possible, better to leave them in good day care centres and make your children understand that you will come back early in the evening and enjoy with him/her. If none of the above options working, then opt for a baby sitter. Its really difficult to get a good baby sitter who loves your children as you do. Instruct all possible things to her and leave for work. But make sure you introduce your baby sitter right from the birth of the baby so that babies/kids dont feel any difference when they grow up. This is very important. Make sure that your work is flexi hours and you are there with children any time if there is an emergency. Enjoy your parenting..