| Finding the right childcare is one of the most difficult and confusing aspects of parenting. Everyone seems to have an opinion about what is best and it doesn't help that at any given time one type of childcare is decried by the "experts". Recently nursery provision for the under twos was under the spotlight with research claiming that more than 30 hours a week would make a child more aggressive and disruptive. On the other hand the children would also be more sociable and do better at school. Parents just can't win! However, this very practical, down-to-earth book guides parents through all the various types of childcare available, the different costs involved, and whom it suits. So if you are considering using a childminder, Hilary Pereira tells you what to look for, the type of questions to ask prospective carers, what to expect and what to do if things go wrong. |
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