How to Choose the Right Childcare for Your Family: Start With Your Values
Featured in New Jersey Family Magazine (April/May 2025)

As a therapist who specializes in supporting new and expecting parents, I often hear this question:
“How do I choose the right childcare option for my baby?”

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer—but there is a way to reduce stress around the decision. I recently had the honor of being interviewed by New Jersey Family magazine to share insights on this exact topic. 📰

You can find the article in the April/May 2025 issue on page 21, where I talk about how understanding your family values can be a powerful guide when making childcare decisions.

Why Values Matter in Childcare Decisions

When you’re navigating postpartum and early parenting, your brain is already juggling a million things. Choosing between daycare, nanny, au pair, or family care can feel overwhelming. That’s where values come in.

Ask yourself:
✔️ Do I value a strong emotional connection and personal touch?
✔️ Is structure and routine important to me and my baby?
✔️ Do I need flexible hours or extended care options?

When you start by identifying what’s most important to you—rather than what’s trending or what others are doing—you create a path that feels more aligned and less stressful.

Childcare & Mental Health

As someone who has supported hundreds of new parents through this transition, I know that making aligned childcare choices can help reduce feelings of anxiety, guilt, and overwhelm. When you feel confident in your decision, you free up more space to connect with your baby and take care of yourself. 💛

Whether you’re returning to work soon or just beginning to explore options, I encourage you to pause and reflect:
📝 What matters most to me in this season of parenting?

And if you need support in navigating these big transitions, I’m here to help.

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📖 Read the full article in New Jersey Family’s April/May 2025 Issue – Page 21