Infant day care can be a life saver for you, but for your child it can be a bit confusing and even a little scary. If you have been off work since the birth of the child, it can be a truly heart-wrenching experiencing to even fathom leaving the child with mere strangers. But since most families don’t have the financial resources for one parent to stay at home to raise children, day care is a part of the process of raising children that must be addressed. Getting your child ready for infant day care services is tantamount to a successful transition for both you and your infant.
Children are resilient and in most cases, depending on the stage of development, they can easily transition from being home with their parents to going to a child care provider with a little preparation. But this, of course, depends on the infant. Some have separation anxiety and don’t want to be left at all. Others will just blend into the day care setting with ease. There are a few key steps to take to prepare your child for infant day care. Read the rest of this entry »

