Childcare Coaches: Recent Episodes
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If you are an expectant or new parent or find yourself needing childcare and feel overwhelmed with no idea where to begin, relax! With over 80 years combined experience in childcare your coaches, Pam Palanza and Lori Daley, have created a parent's playbook for childcare success.As parents, teachers, directors, quality enhancement and technical assistance consultants, trainers, and corporate childcare referral specialists they have walked it, talked it, been there, done it.Working in over 500 classrooms with more than 1,000 teachers in a variety of settings they have seen it, smelled it, heard it, and touched it. Join them as they help you navigate your way to childcare success for your family.
In order to better serve you, our loyal listeners, we have streamlined our podcast into our website, www.childcarecoaches.com.
There you can listen to back episodes as well as look forward to new content from us on a regular basis. Our site also has videos, tip sheets, and other resources.
Look forward to seeing you there and we appreciate your participation.
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It is important to prepare a list of what you expect from a childcare facility or a provider.
Those expectations may need to be tweaked so allow for some flexibility.
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Part of creating a childcare plan is knowing the hours and times you will need care. This will help dictate the options available to you.
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How do you find childcare in your area? What can you expect to pay? Important questions and we discuss the answers on this episode.
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Can you afford to work? Childcare is usually the 2nd highest monthly expense after your rent or mortgage. Today we discuss what you need to consider when seeking childcare, both monetary costs and personal costs.
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As soon as you find out you are pregnant it is time to get to work on a Childcare Plan. There is a lot to consider so allow plenty of time to make choices and decisions.
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Always tour a childcare facility you may be considering for your child. Today we talk about what you should look for and how the process happens.
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Everyone likes to be acknowledged and appreciated. Let your child's teacher know how much you are grateful for what they do for your child.
There are plenty of low-cost and no-cost ideas, so get creative and have fun.
Staff of childcare facilities should act, dress, and speak professionally. It is a sign of quality and should be what you expect for your child.
On today's episode we unwrap what that means and what you should look for while touring a facility.
My child is sick and can't go to childcare and I still have to pay!
I just got a call from my daughter's childcare center saying she was sick and I need to pick her up right away.
Any of this sound familiar? It happens in childcare all the time, so you need to have a backup plan in place for care.
In this episode we answer a listener's question about why childcare centers or family childcare homes are charging a fee to get on their waiting lists.
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Our country is experiencing a shortage in available childcare slots for children of all ages, expecially infants and toddlers.
We explore why this is happening and offer suggestions of what parents may consider as options.
Join us as we continue our interview with Barbara Palmer of Your 4th Trimester.
Your Fourth Trimester® provides the parent—and company—with tools, guidance and coaching sensitive to the transformative period after welcoming a child.
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Meet Barbara Palmer, owner of Broad Prospect Consulting as she shares her program Your 4th Trimester.
Returning from parental leave is fraught with emotion and challenge. This industry-leading award winning program is designed to help parents transition back to work through the 3 key pillars of our framework: Planning, Coaching and Support.
Your Fourth Trimester® provides the parent—and company—with tools, guidance and coaching sensitive to the transformative period after welcoming a child.
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We wrap up our interview with Lori about the adoption of her second child, a son, and the childcare she used at that point.
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Today we interview Lori, one of our coaches about her experience with adoption and childcare. With one phone call she was an instant mom who had to begin her parenting journey, create a nursery and find childcare - all at the same time!
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We wrap this 3-part series with final words from Shirley McGowan, pregnancy coach and counselor.
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Part 2 continues as Shirley McGowan tells us more about her services for moms and dads.
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In this and the following two episodes we meet Shirley McGowan, a pregnancy coach and counselor based in the UK. Shirley shares her story which led to the creation of her business that supports moms and dads through the pregnancy journey.
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Today we discuss an alternative to paid childcare - Care Share - where two families swap out days of care.
It is a great idea during this childcare crisis or if you have a limited budget, but there are considerations that need to be explored before proceeding.
Join us as we discuss them and so much more.
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Summer time will soon be upon us. Now is the time to start making a plan for your child. There are a variety of camps from which to choose and some fill up very quickly. By April you should have a plan in place and camps lined up.
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When looking for the right afterschool program for your child consider their personality, what the program has to offer, costs and additional fees, and whether they offer a summer program as well.
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On this epidose we discuss specialty preschools - the ones that highlight a focus such as the arts, dance, yoga, nature, etc.
They typically operate only during the school year and operate in the mornings for 4 hours or less.
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On this episode we explore half-day preschools and how they operate.
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During our visits to over 1000 classrooms over the years we have seen some wonderful teachers, interactions, experiences, and activities take place. On this episode we shed light on some of those and share the joys of seeing them in action.
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Join us as we interview Hope, an expectant parent, as she shares what she knows and doesn't know about childcare, her concerns, and her questions.
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Family childcare is an option if you prefer smaller, more homelike atmosphere for your child.
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Explore the world of Family Childcare Homes. We talk about how they differ from centers, discuss fees, what the day looks like and what you need to consider.
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As a reminder, it is important to know the state childcare licensing laws in regards to what a licensed facility can provide.
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As a new parent you may have expectations for the licensed childcare facility or family childcare home provider that can't be met due to state licensing regulations.
Join us as we discuss some of the scenarios.
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Ask, ask, ask - your neighbors, friends, co-workers, family, church friends. Then do your homework by checking the background of a facility, touring, and asking more questions.
Narrow down your choices and get on those waiting lists.
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Explore resources for finding childcare in your area. Pam and Lori guide you through the options available and share some tips.
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We can't preach this enough! If you are pregnant and know you will want center based care it is important to get on waiting lists right away. Some facilities have a 1 year waiting list or mmore and others are closing their lists because they are so long.
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If you are pregnant now is the time to get on waiting lists at childcare facilities and with family childcare home providers. We discuss how waiting lists work and what you need to do once you are on one.
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Once again we visit the importance of checking the background of a licensed facility when choosing care for your child.
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When searching for childcare it is important to check the background of a facility. We teach you how to do that, what you should be looking for, and share some stories from our years of providing consultation to childcare centers.
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As a follow-up to Tuesday's podcast about what to consider when looking for childcare we have touched on how important quality of care is when finding the right facility for your child.
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Today we discuss things you need to think about to help you decide which type of care will work best for your family.
Budget, location, quality, and commute time are some of the topics we touch on today.
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Our take-aways from the interview with a Center in a Residence owner.
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Today the coaches interview Melissa Humphrey who has been a childcare provider for 37 years, most of them as the owner of a Center in a Residence.
Melissa shares the benefits of this type of care and why it is an option some parents may want to consider.
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Join us as we answer a question from a listener about a center in a residence and discuss our take-aways from Tuesdays episode.
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Learn all about a type of childcare that falls between a large center and a family child care home.
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The take-aways from our interview with Stacey, a director of a large childcare center.
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Today we talk with Stacey Rigdon, director of a large childcare center. She shares what a typical day looks like, what parents should expect, how children learn through play, the importance of education of staff, the social/emotional development of chidren.....and so much more.
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Q/A and Take Aways from our episode on Childcare Centers this week.
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Today your co-hosts Pam Palanza and Lori Daley explore the world of childcare centers, what types exist, how to find them, costs, checking backgrounds and other tips and goodies.
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Listen in as we review our take-aways from the interview with a nanny.
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Join us as we interview Triana James who has been a nanny for the past 4 years. She shares her perspective on being a nanny and what parents should consider when choosing a nanny.
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Listen as we answer a question about terminating a Nanny contract and review take aways from our Nanny episode earlier in the week.
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If you are considering using a nanny then you definitely want to listen to this one. We discuss how to find a nanny, pros and cons, costs, expectations, interviewing, and so much more!
Nanny care is the most expensive type of child care and it is important that you find the right person to care for your children. You need to be educated and prepared so you can make the right choice for your family.
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Meet your coaches and co-hosts, Pam Palanza and Lori Daley. They have each worked in childcare for over 40 years in a variety of settings and have a lot of knowledge, experience, and stories to share.
They have both used childcare for their own children so know first-hand as parents about the importance of finding the right care and that quality makes a difference.
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