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    Can anyone share a happy story of formula feeding from Day 1?

    @tabbycat11 As many others have said.. I knew breastfeeding wasn’t for me and I never even tried it. My daughter was formula fed from day one. We went through the formula shortage and was constantly changing her formula and she handled it very well. Her first time getting sick was Covid and she...
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    Tipping Daycare Teachers

    @gtdispomed9093 That is surprising and not common at all! I found that even in the low income centers that I worked for I still received a gift from my parents. Even something small or a handwritten note would be appreciated! The boss giving you bagels and coffee as a Christmas bonus can...
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    Tipping Daycare Teachers

    @bullseye1368 Yes! I know their hearts are in the right place but we do get an hourly wage (however underpaid we are) and when we receive a "tip" it can make us think that we are being given money based off of our care and relationship with the child. Most people who are teaching pour their...
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    Tipping Daycare Teachers

    @johnsubira I was a preschool teacher for many years before staying home with my daughter. I worked in the public and private sector. I can tell you that just because you pay expensive tuition does not mean that the teachers are being paid well. Unfortunately, most of your tuition goes towards...
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    Tipping Daycare Teachers

    @buithanhhang It depends but I have found that it is common to gift something to your teachers. This could be as simple as a homemade ornament and a letter expressing your appreciation. It does not have to be expensive. I still hang my homemade ornaments on my tree even though I don't see those...
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