It's the start of two months of summer with vacations (Yiiihaaaaaaa!), but also work weeks (boo...). And who says work weeks in summer, says baby in your arms galore. Attention parents who are victims of extended summer vacations, Good Goût is coming to the rescue with some last-minute deals...
Top start for 2 months of summer with vacations (Yiiihaaaaaaa!), but also working weeks (boo...). And who says working weeks in summer, says baby in your arms as many as you want. When the nursery is closed, when the nanny has packed her bags, and when the grandparents are already sending you selfies from Phuket Beach... we go kôaaaa!?!!
Attention parents who are victims of extended summer holidays, Good Goût is coming to the rescue with some last-minute deals...
The recreation center or nursery group
Before you collapse in tears in front of the locked nursery door, have you considered a day care center or a nursery group?
Call your town hall and ask for the "early childhood" service; they will be able to inform you about the childcare options available during the summer. For your little one, this will be an opportunity to do new activities, probably also outdoors, to meet other friends and to be stimulated differently. In short, only good things! And if you are worried about the quality of the meals served, don't forget that the delicious organic dishes from Good Goût are never far away when it comes to helping you out ;-)
As for group daycare centers, these are larger spaces that can provide continuity of care during the summer. Practical! Moreover, blogger Evelyne tells you about her Minipuce's rather positive experience here .
The “CoworkCrèche” for entrepreneurial parents
Are you self-employed? Self-employed? Freelance? ... And you live in Paris? Have you heard of this amazing new space created by a mommy blogger? CoworkCrèche is the principle of coworking: a pretty, friendly, connected, and caffeinated space for entrepreneurs who don't have offices, BUT coupled with a "babysitting while you work" space! Clever. Clearly, it saves you from having to kick Choupinou's bouncer under the desk during a conference call with a very important client ;-)
For more practical information on the CoworkCrèche in Paris 11, visit the website: https://www.koworkr.com/centre/coworkcreche-75011 .
The au pair for more comfort
If you have some space at home and your budget allows it, hiring a foreign girl to babysit is a great solution. Besides the fact that she will be on-site (convenient!), she will be able to adapt to your needs and those of your baby (comfort!), speak to your child in her native language to introduce your child to new sounds (clever!), and even prepare meals, tidy their room and babysit in the evenings (awesome!).
To find THE right person, rely on reference sites, such as AuPairWorld for example, or ask for more information from the French Union of "au pairs"
Other more original tips...
Make a general appeal to the people you trust around you: a teacher friend (2 months of vacation without children, how bored he must be...!), a retired neighbor who dreams of having a baby, but also help between parents of babies from the nursery who are in the same boat as you.
Also think about students who will be delighted to have a nice summer job. If the young woman comes to your house and she doesn't have too many ideas for activities, you can prepare a small list of great things to do by going to feed yourself on sites and blogs that are full of good tips. Water jet on the terrace or in the park, manual activities of all kinds, and other outdoor awakening activities... go and pick up a few finds here and there: https://www.teteamodeler.com/eveil/activite/index.asp
101 activity ideas on the Avenue Reine Mathilde blog: http://avenuereinemathilde.com/101-activites-vacances-dete/
Now, get to your administrative procedures, diaries, networks near and far, to organize your baby's schedule and yours... then, all that's left is to wait for the sun :)
