I'm just getting my practice established after being in an office for 8 years. Right now my one year old has 2 naps a day so I work during naps. Since I'm in the planning phase of the business (I have one client and it's not much work) I'm thinking towards the future.

If you have kids under 2, do you use childcare? What kind?
I've put it into my business budget, but I need to get enough clients to pay for it before I hire someone. I'm thinking about hiring a college student to come in for half days.

Hi Jenn,

My kids are 3 and 1.5. I don't have any child care at the moment, but I've often thought that when/if the time comes, I'll try to the co-op route first. Do you have neighbors or other very nearby friends you could swap part-time sitting with?

Hi Jenn, congrats on getting your practice started!
I have a 21 month old and we do not use child care but my husband/business partner is home with us as well, which I realize is a major blessing.

There was a time when I thought about having someone come two or three days a week for four hours each time but in the end could not find someone that we really loved. I work in the a.m. usually when we first wake up she'll nurse for a really long time and I'll hold my laptop as well . I also work during her nap, she only takes one, usually for about an hour and a half. If I am in a pinch and need to work on something WITH my husband and my daughter just won't be distracted by her own toys and books then I will let her watch a half hour of Kipper or Caillou, she also loves Arthur - we don't have TV in our house but there are a few shows on Netflix that she loves and sometimes all you need is those extra 30 minutes!

It's definitely a talent you'll develop for juggling!

I would say if you can find someone you really like to come into your home and help you then go for it.