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Mums - Getting Back To Work |
In many places around the world, working mothers are the rule rather than the exception. This trend has grown dramatically in the last thirty years, and because of it, more and more children are cared for by adults other than their parents. In some circumstances, relatives take on childcare responsibilities and in other cases, children are cared for by nannies, childminders, or placed in day nurseries.
While some people are quite vocal in expressing their opinions that “good mothers” give up work to stay at home with their children, there has never been any scientific evidence to prove that children are harmed if their mothers work. Rather, a child’s well-being and development is far more influenced by the amount of stress in the family and the quality of the child-care.
A woman’s decision to return to work must take into account her and her family’s needs. Initially, it’s a good idea to wait at least three or four months after the birth of a baby to return to work to ensure that a strong parent-child relationship has been established. Securing proper childcare is vital to the success of the transition back to work. Start early in planning for the care of your baby and consider the following points:
Interview several childcare providers. Do not hesitate to ask plenty of questions.
Ask for references, credentials, and certificates of qualification.
Take a tour of any childcare facility that you are considering. Pay attention to how the other children are cared for, the condition and cleanliness of the facility, and the actions and behaviours of the employees.
Don’t feel pressured to choose an option that isn’t just right. You may find that it isn’t a good fit for you and your child.
Have a back-up childcare option, in case your child becomes ill.
Don’t hesitate asking your employer if you can ease back into work by starting with part-time hours or a flexible schedule.
Have your child visit the carer a few times before you start back to work to ease him or her into the new situation.
Make sure that you provide the carer with plenty of breastmilk/formula, bottles, nappies, and a change of clothes, as well as a few familiar toys to comfort your child.
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