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Reply to "looking for a mommy's helper- where to start?"
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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Are we still using the term "mommy's helper" in 2021? I really dislike that term bc it seems to put all the responsibility for childcare on the mother--both spouse and I work FT in demanding jobs and need the childcare help.[/quote] Well, I've never heard the term "mommy's helper" before, but "mother's helper" is, while sexist, a useful term because it's not the same as a babysitter. The MH usually watches some or all of the kids while a parent is home, allowing the parent to get chores done or care for another child, or maybe run short errands. "Parent's helper" doesn't really roll off the tongue, but if you have another term to suggest, I'm all ears. [/quote]
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