We would like to send our one year old to preschool but can't because she could bring home an illness to her three year old brother who has cancer. What are your suggestions?

Posted on Apr 25, 2006

You need to hire a nanny to help you out with both your one year old and three year old. If you are an at home mom or an outside the house working mom, a nanny can help you not only with childcare but with light housekeeping chores, some cooking and errand running. The nanny can also get together with other nannies who form play groups with the children in their care. Your child then receives socialization skills from spending time with other children. Also, a nanny does not take a child to a play group if anyone in that group is ill. This, for me, would be the perfect solution. I know that you are going through a difficult time, but as my 91 year old father would say, "hang in there". My best to you and your family.