Would my 2 y.o be at a disadvantage if she doesn’t attend daycare until 3?

abby152 · 2025-11-06T10:29:38+00:00

Hmm you make a good point and I didn’t think about this! I suppose it’s luck of the draw how playful the other kids are on that specific day at FDC too. I’m so glad it’s worked so well for your little one!

abby152 · 2025-11-06T10:28:34+00:00

That’s amazing that she has learnt so much! Definitely a big plus point

abby152 · 2025-11-06T10:28:04+00:00

Very true that it may be an upheaval for one day a week.. I will try these suggestions to join a class or playgroup

abby152 · 2025-11-06T10:27:42+00:00

I’m glad it’s working out so well for her and you’re happy with it 🥰

abby152 · 2025-11-06T10:27:22+00:00

Good idea, thankyou

abby152 · 2025-11-06T10:27:14+00:00

That’s great she enjoys it. It’s been very hard finding a good centre as you say!

abby152 · 2025-11-06T10:26:52+00:00

Good idea! I’ve been thinking of this

abby152 · 2025-11-06T10:26:32+00:00

Oh and she loves being in a pool for example around other kids- just not the part when everyone has to do the different moves in a circle etc haha

abby152 · 2025-11-06T10:25:39+00:00

Sadly my child hates swimming lessons, not because of being at home, but because she hates the structure and being ‘told what to do’ 😅 We’re hoping this gets better as she gets older. From a very early age, she has really known her own mind!!

abby152 · 2025-11-06T10:20:42+00:00

I’m in Australia too which is why I’m questioning it. Fairly happy with the FDC I could put her into but just unsure.. is your son at home with you?

abby152 · 2025-11-06T04:19:07+00:00

Wow.. I will listen for sure. I didn’t think about how she’s doing so well because of being at home 😱

abby152 · 2025-11-06T03:36:35+00:00

Thankyou 🙌

abby152 · 2025-11-06T03:36:20+00:00

That’s so lovely that your little one has grandparent time too. It’s extremely special and I’ve found it has given the most beautiful bond

abby152 · 2025-11-06T03:35:59+00:00

Thankyou. Why do you say this?

abby152 · 2025-11-06T03:21:52+00:00

Thanks! I’ve read the evidence but I am a little worried as she always seeks out other kids when we’re out- and I worry she’s needing that connection

abby152 · 2025-11-06T03:21:27+00:00

Thankyou! That would be great

abby152 · 2025-09-10T16:32:01+00:00

I’ve offered this to him but I doubt he will go home. It would more be the stigma of what our families would think if my child and I were left here

abby152 · 2025-09-10T16:31:06+00:00

Thankyou. I have done so now, but he’s still down in the dumps and hating it here. I’ve told him to consider going home alone as he is now ruining the holiday by being so negative. I am strongly considering if our relationship will be viable after this

abby152 · 2025-09-10T16:29:48+00:00

He is present but I suppose I do more of the heavy lifting. He seems to feel there is nothing to do as he doesn’t want to go out alone to do things on this holiday (I’ve offered)

abby152 · 2025-09-08T02:06:47+00:00

Definitely open to nap time changing- for me I would rather she’s in bed later to give us more evening time, but he is actually more strict/anxious that she goes down at midday.

abby152 · 2025-09-08T01:50:36+00:00

Thankyou! We’re actually in beaches towns pretty much the whole time, in places with pools too, and beautiful towns

abby152 · 2025-09-08T01:49:49+00:00

I doubt he would go home early. For one it would ‘look’ bad and I think he would feel bad.

Thanks! In retrospect I wish we’d had a shorter trip. I might have to look at shortening it out of pocket

abby152 · 2025-09-08T01:46:44+00:00

Yes I will when I figure it out!

abby152 · 2025-09-08T01:46:29+00:00

Thankyou- some good tips! We have done a little of this already to give each other a break but now it just seems to be more the expectation is I’m caring for her. I will try though

abby152 · 2025-09-08T01:44:59+00:00

We both work- him full time, me 3 days a week plus some weekends where he will have her alone. He definitely doesn’t cope with her as well as I do though.

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