Childcare Coaches

Childcare Coaches

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.

Episodes

August 16, 2022 2 mins

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.

#chilcarecoaches.com

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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.

#childcare
#parenting
#children
#childcareplan

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August 2, 2022 10 mins

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.

#childcare
#childcareplan
#hours
#time

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July 26, 2022 10 mins

How do you find childcare in your area?  What can you expect to pay?  Important questions and we discuss the answers on this episode.

#childcare
#availability
#costs
#childcarecoaches

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July 19, 2022 11 mins

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.

#childcare
#childcarecosts
#budget
#childcarecoaches

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July 12, 2022 12 mins

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.

#childcare
#childcareplan
#childcarecoaches

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July 5, 2022 25 mins

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.

#childcare
#touringafacility
#childcarecoaches.co

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June 28, 2022 11 mins

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.

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June 21, 2022 16 mins

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.

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June 14, 2022 14 mins

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.

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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.

#childcare
#childcarecenters
#waitinglistfees

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www.carefinderz.com

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May 31, 2022 22 mins

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.

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May 24, 2022 28 mins

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.

#Your4thTrimester
#Barbara Palmer
#returningtowork
#newmom
#newdad
#newparents

https://www.broadperspectiveconsulting.com/maternity-transition
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May 17, 2022 25 mins

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 c...

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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.

#childcare
#adoption

www.childcarecoaches.com
www.carefinderz.com

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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!

#childcare
#adoption

www.childcarecoaches.com
www.carefinderz.com

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April 26, 2022 26 mins

We wrap this 3-part series with final words from Shirley McGowan, pregnancy coach and counselor.

#pregnancy
#pregnancy coach
#momtobesisterhood

https://www.momtobesisterhood.com/
https://www.facebook.com/momtobesisterhood
https://www.instagram.com/mom.to.be.sisterhood/

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April 19, 2022 25 mins

Part 2 continues as Shirley McGowan tells us more about her services for moms and dads.

#pregnancy
#pregnancy coach
#momtobesisterhood

https://www.momtobesisterhood.com/
https://www.facebook.com/momtobesisterhood
https://www.instagram.com/mom.to.be.sisterhood/

www.childcarecoaches.com
www.carefinderz.com

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April 12, 2022 25 mins

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.

#pregnancy
#pregnancy coach
#momtobesisterhood

https://www.momtobesisterhood.com/
https://www.facebook.com/momtobesisterhood
https://www.instagram.com/mom.to.be....

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April 5, 2022 14 mins

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.

#careshare
#childcare
#childcareshare

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