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Meet, Abby.

Hi there, I’m Abby! After several years of working in daycare centers and running my own in-home daycare, I’ve survived the trenches with every age from 6 weeks to 12 years old. I started this blog to share my practical advice, sanity-saving tips, and hilariously chaotic stories you can only get from someone who has quite literally seen it all. Whether you're a provider clocking in or a parent legally bound to the madness, welcome to your official safe space to laugh, learn, and survive these childcare years together!

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Should Children Fear Their Parents?
Should Children Fear Their Parents?

Should kids fear their parents? Find out why old-school authoritarian rules fail and why extreme gentle parenting isn't the solution your family needs.

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Friday’s Favorite Five: Potty Training Must Haves
Friday’s Favorite Five: Potty Training Must Haves

Dreading the diaper-free transition? Discover 5 daycare-tested potty training tools that protect your furniture and help your toddler learn fast.

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Why Is Daycare So Expensive? An Owner’s Honest Breakdown
Why Is Daycare So Expensive? An Owner’s Honest Breakdown

Drowning in childcare costs? Get a daycare owner's raw, unfiltered breakdown of the math behind commercial centers and in-home daycares to know exactly where your money is going.

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Open-Ended, Screen-Free Toddler Activities
Open-Ended, Screen-Free Toddler Activities

Ditch the tablet guilt! Discover the industry secrets daycares use to keep toddlers calm and engaged for hours without a single glowing screen in sight.

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