The article shares the experience of a military spouse who faced challenges in parenting alone, feeling isolated without family nearby. After six months of maternity leave, she recognized the need for help and found a daycare that offered much-needed support. The daycare teachers became a surrogate family, providing comfort, help with napping routines, and aiding in her children's development. The author reflects on the importance of accepting help and how the daycare community enriched their lives beyond expectations.
"I felt guilty considering daycare, but ultimately found a supportive community in the teachers there. Accepting help was one of the best parenting decisions I've made thus far."
"After struggling for months to get my eldest daughter to settle on a nap routine, I was relieved when the daycare teachers achieved that feat."
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