I have an opportunity where I might be able to go back to work...?

A very exciting opportunity. My son is 4 now and I have been a stay at home mom since last October. Now, I may have an opportunity to go back to work. I would really like to go back to work. I think it would be great for my self-esteem and give me more balance in my life.

I'm scared that my son will feel abandoned if I go back to work. I have talked to the employer and said I would like to do a three week part time and work up to full time transition for my son and they said Great! But, after the three week transition...I'm full time.

I know my son misses having buddies around since he is an only child. In daycare before, he liked having little friends and he loved the teachers.

Is daycare healthy for a 4 year old? He's a busy, high energy, confident little boy...and I don't want to wreck that with 9 hours of day care everyday.

I think his Dad will help out a lot. Am I being selfish for wanting to work again? Help!!! I feel guilty.

Answers:
Kids do well in daycare. Just find one that offers a variety of developmental activities. If you can afford it some have webcams you can check on your kids. Or is there a daycare near work -- you could visit sometimes during lunch. Don't feel guilty because staying home is not for everyone and a happy Mom is a better Mom.

If you have a support system, and a good day care, things should be fine. Social interaction is good for little ones, and he may even have a friend or two that will start school with him, which will make that easier too.

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