Hiring a babysitter is a welcome break for mom or dad and a great way for young people to make a little spending money – especially if they enjoy caring for children.
Although 95 per cent of women breast-fed their babies in 1910, that figure is a lot lower today. About 90 per cent of North American women attempt breastfeeding in the first month, but by the time the baby is three months old, that figure drops to about 50 per cent; and by the time the baby is 6 months old, the percentage is around 30 per cent.
Finding the childcare arrangements that best suit your needs and lifestyle just might be the most critical and challenging parenting task. For most parents, it can be almost as life changing as making the decision to have a child. The person and/or people that care for your child is going to have a profound affect on your family so it is important to consider many things.
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