Club SAHM

[foreverj]

if i have the choice and time to source for good materials plus plan my lessons, i would love to homeschool but very often, hard to make my dd stick to my schedule. easier for her to follow routine in school to take nap, eat, learn and play in school so end up i think best is to find a good childcare and enhance learning at home using storybooks etc.


i find that at home, wil end up watching lots of TV while cc at least can engage them in meaningful activities. cos i stil have to do housework and cook etc.

[sunset_dae]

foreverj:

if i have the choice and time to source for good materials plus plan my lessons, i would love to homeschool but very often, hard to make my dd stick to my schedule. easier for her to follow routine in school to take nap, eat, learn and play in school so end up i think best is to find a good childcare and enhance learning at home using storybooks etc.


i find that at home, wil end up watching lots of TV while cc at least can engage them in meaningful activities. cos i stil have to do housework and cook etc.

Im really in a dilemma, i sent my child to a CCC when he is 18 mth old, for consecutively 3 mths, he has been falling sick so often (even though i knew this is very common when a child learn to adapt to new envir + viruses from other children also) however the principal has been calling us so often even the child has loose stools (once a day!) and demand us to bring him back IMMEDIATELY, if not she keep hoarding after u, call and call every 15 mins and until we finally decided to withdraw him out.

We made a switch to another CCC and my boy was very happy in this new sch, however after 6 mths, i was informed that the sch will be closing down in Dec. :stupid: :stupid: I visited almost all the nearby CCC, only to be inform that intake for 2010 is full and for those CCC which had available vacancy, i was quite reluctant to put him there as i saw the children always watching TV, (morning before and during breakfast, lunch and after lunchtime while waiting for bath-time and even after naps!) I cant imagine what my child will be learning in such a kind of envir.

I decided not to work, i can keep him occupied the whole days with lots of books, brain training activites, drawing, writing (however it gets boring to me as i am repeating the same thing every day even though my child enjoy it) and even bring him out on alternate days for curriculum like swimming, phonics and berries... However i worry that he is not getting enough exposure and interaction and will be very dependent on me since we are almost together everyday..

[Emelyn]

sunset_dae,


where do u stay ? East, West, Central, North, or South ?
If West, I have some suggestions of CCC that you can look at. Other places then I can’t help.

[heyhoe]

Yeah, do tell us which area you're stay. Perhaps, those staying near you can give some suggestions.


If you're staying in the north east area, perhaps I can help

[Mum_2Gals]

Hi, I'm a SAHM with two kids. My K1 has been attending half day CC since Nursery 2, and I plan to send my No.2 to half day CC next year for N2 class too.


As a SAHM, I have the choice and time, but I still send my kids to half day CC cos I have no maid/ part-time cleaner. I need the time in the morning to settle as much housework as possible so that I can spend more quality time with them when they're back from CC. Now with my No.2 still at home, I'm guilty of letting her watch too much TV while I do housework. :oops: Another reason for sending them to CC is for the social interactions with kids their age

[dearzen]

Mum_2Gals:

Hi, I'm a SAHM with two kids. My K1 has been attending half day CC since Nursery 2, and I plan to send my No.2 to half day CC next year for N2 class too.


As a SAHM, I have the choice and time, but I still send my kids to half day CC cos I have no maid/ part-time cleaner. I need the time in the morning to settle as much housework as possible so that I can spend more quality time with them when they're back from CC. Now with my No.2 still at home, I'm guilty of letting her watch too much TV while I do housework. :oops: Another reason for sending them to CC is for the social interactions with kids their age

Hi,

I'm currently a FTWM with 2 kids. #1 is 20mths old while #2 is 3 mths old.Am considering the option of becoming a SAHM. Hb is supportive BUT I'm worried tat I might mk the wrong decision to quit. Plus worry tat I might not be a good patient mummy to my kids. Worry tat i dunno hw 2 teach my #1.

Tot of sending #1 to CC. In fact went for 2 days trial (went 4 oni 2 hrs), my #1 alredi kena flu till nw.

I always tink tat my #1 is too young 2 go 2 CC. Hb suggested #1 go CC when she turns 18mths old which i not reluctant 2 send. I dun mind 2 send my #1 when she turns 2yo. So nw tinking gg 2 CC when she turn 2yo better or i become SAHM.. Sigh... headache lor... :stupid:

[smurf]

Mum_2Gals:

Hi, I'm a SAHM with two kids. My K1 has been attending half day CC since Nursery 2, and I plan to send my No.2 to half day CC next year for N2 class too.


As a SAHM, I have the choice and time, but I still send my kids to half day CC cos I have no maid/ part-time cleaner. I need the time in the morning to settle as much housework as possible so that I can spend more quality time with them when they're back from CC. Now with my No.2 still at home, I'm guilty of letting her watch too much TV while I do housework. :oops: Another reason for sending them to CC is for the social interactions with kids their age

I know what u mean. me in similar situation. elder goes to kindy while younger stay at home. and let him watch tv too while I cook. no choice, cos I dun have helper too.

[Mum_2Gals]

Hi dearzen,


Don't worry. I think mummy will always be the best care giver to her children. For me, I worry more of whether my parents or in-laws can cope if i leave my children with them. I worry about the standard of care in the childcare centre cos teachers need to take care of so many children. I'm only taking care of 2 kids alone and at times :stupid: .....,so I can really understand the difficulties childcare teachers faced. I personally prefers to send my kids to CC only when they're toilet-trained and can communicate quite well.

Ha ha, kids are kids, sometimes they'll really drive pple crazy. But I rather be the one screaming at them than let other pple scream at them! Because at home, discipline comes in a package, complete with love & hugs & kisses.

At times, I'll missed my job, felt that I'm losing \"myself\", with almost totally no \"ME\" time. But I have no regrets quitting my job. Being a SAHM is the best arrangement for my family, everyone is a lot happier when I'm not working

It's a big decision. Only You'll know what's BEST for you and your family.

[Mum_2Gals]

[quote]smurf Posted: 20 Oct 2009 22:02:

I know what u mean. me in similar situation. elder goes to kindy while younger stay at home. and let him watch tv too while I cook. no choice, cos I dun have helper too. [/quote]Hi smurf,
Glad to \"meet\" fellow SAHMs with two kids no help How old are your kids?

[dearzen]

Hi Mum_2Gals,


Yes yes! I agree wif u on the kids toilet trained and can communicate then send 2 CC. Tat y i was reali heart pain when we decided 2 send my #1 2 CC when she turned 18mths old. I was so stressed and unhappy.

Then finally broke down and \"complain\" 2 my hb while he was overseas. eventually decided 2 be a SAHM, immediately my stress level dropped 2 zero. :oops:

U r so lucky tat every1 is happy tat u r not working. 4 me, when i announce 2 my family members, cousins, friends, most r NOT supportive. Probably tat is the reason why i say i scare 2 mk the wrong decision. Having support frm ur closed ones are very important. Sad 2 say, i dun hv.

Glad 2 find some1 like u whom hv similar views as me. Hope 2 chat more 2 gain more invaluable info frm u about being a SAHM.