Posted on February 14th, 2009 by mom
One of the most challenging aspects of parenting is choosing an appropriate and successful way to discipline your child. When my 1st son was only a year old, I found myself wondering what steps I would take to ensure that my child would learn right and wrong. I couldn't put ...
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Posted on January 24th, 2009 by mom
As a parent, one of the most challenging decisions I have had to make, so far, is whether to stay home or with my children or to return to work. I hate to think that I won't be with my kids for that 10 or so hours a day, but at the same time, would love the extra income to provide for them. We have had poor experiences in the past with home daycares that have left a bad taste in our mouths, but that is not to say that there aren't awesome providers out there. What to do? 4 things to consider:
Your Financial Situation
Although staying at home is possible even on a modest budget, you’ll need to do a careful overview of your family’s finances before deciding to leave your job. While scaling back on a few things may be relatively easy for some, it can be difficult for others. Plot out your family’s spending and factor in your bills and debt payments. Then plan how you would adjust these payments on a single income. Is it feasible?
Here is a handy little tool that I came across to see if it is feasible for me to stay home without the income: The "Stay At Home Calculator".
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