Anonymous wrote:If I was your MB, I would absolutely sign up for the indoor play space. I do not think that you should pay for it out of pocket, especially given your low rate.

Check out groupon, living social, certifikid to see if they are offering any discounts.

Anonymous wrote:If I was your MB, I would absolutely sign up for the indoor play space. I do not think that you should pay for it out of pocket, especially given your low rate.

Check out groupon, living social, certifikid to see if they are offering any discounts.

Anonymous wrote:Op I am on your side. I am sure the Mom can find an extra $30 a month for you to belong to this place. When it is hot in the summer I do not want to be outside either. I do go outside with my DD in the morning but there is still the rest of the day.
And while I love my kid, there are 12 hours she is awake and you can only read books, play games,do puzzles for so many hours in a day, so many days in a week.......

Anonymous wrote:OP, your son can make friends with other children without you having to nanny, especially since you can afford these other memberships. When your charge gets sick with a respiratory illness, will you be able to work without exposing your asthmatic child? I just don’t understand why you choose to restrict yourself and your child without needing the income. Your MB will start to resent you if you put more financial stress on her.

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Anonymous wrote:1. How old is your charge? How old is your child?
2. Where are you that indoor play spaces are the ONLY possibility for several months of the year?
3. Have you guven her a schedule to show how much you intend to utilize the membership, to show her that it’s not wasted money? Have you offered to keep track of actual use age for a month so that she can evaluate whether she wants to continue?

I’ve worked in the desert, humid DC area, hot/humid gulf coast area and dry heat of the plains (feels hotter than the desert after a very cold winter). We never bought an indoor playground membership, but we went through tons of sunscreen because the kids were outside every day, unless it was below zero in the middle of the winter. Kids are adaptable, and most playgrounds in the climate you described have awnings over at least half. Keep slathering on sunscreen and have an adult-sized water bottle for each child, and they will be fine.

We live in South Florida. Indoor playgrounds are definitely a thing here. They also have music classes and story time etc classes included with the membership.

I’m confused still. Yes, it’s humid. Yes, it’s hot. Kids that play outside all year acclimate, kids who don’t, don’t. Why would you hamper your child or expect your mb to do the same to hers, especially when you know she’s strapped for cash?

OP here: So I should be outside with my child 247 in the summer? It's fine that you have an opinion yourself but everyone is different. You do not live in south Florida, right? My son also has asthma. Even doctors say to limit sun exposure as much as possible between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun is strongest. I am with my charge for 10 hours days. It's very isolating and going to the indoor play space gives me a chance to be around other mothers. It's good for my mental health and it gives them a chance to get their energy out.

And there’s the answer! YOU want to go for your CHILD’S sake, not your CHARGE’S sake. Guess what? I have asthma. I’ve had a few charges with breathing issues because parents were looking for someone with experience using inhalers and nebulizers. It is completely possible to structure a ten hour day such that both kids get at least two hours outside without being out between 10 and 4. Leave 10-4 for naps, lunch, story time at the library (free), play dates in the house with other kids (free), reading books, playing games, doing crafts etc. at home (free). MB is strapped for cash, she doesn’t need to spend more to accommodate your child. Oh, and no child “should” be outside 24/7, but kudos on the exaggeration. If you need help structuring your day, give the kids’ ages, your city and your hours. I can whip up a basic schedule in under 2 hours, and it won’t cost your MB much, if anything.

Actually it sounds like the nanny also wants to go on the outing for her sake. I totally understand that as an MB who would not be suited to being at home with children all day. But that's why I'm a working mom, not a nanny. (I do engage 100% with my kids once I walk in the door.) If you don't need to work but want to be with your son, ease yourself out of the job so you can have the freedom you want to do whatever you like. Sounds like you need adult interaction.

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Anonymous wrote:1. How old is your charge? How old is your child?
2. Where are you that indoor play spaces are the ONLY possibility for several months of the year?
3. Have you guven her a schedule to show how much you intend to utilize the membership, to show her that it’s not wasted money? Have you offered to keep track of actual use age for a month so that she can evaluate whether she wants to continue?

I’ve worked in the desert, humid DC area, hot/humid gulf coast area and dry heat of the plains (feels hotter than the desert after a very cold winter). We never bought an indoor playground membership, but we went through tons of sunscreen because the kids were outside every day, unless it was below zero in the middle of the winter. Kids are adaptable, and most playgrounds in the climate you described have awnings over at least half. Keep slathering on sunscreen and have an adult-sized water bottle for each child, and they will be fine.

We live in South Florida. Indoor playgrounds are definitely a thing here. They also have music classes and story time etc classes included with the membership.

I’m confused still. Yes, it’s humid. Yes, it’s hot. Kids that play outside all year acclimate, kids who don’t, don’t. Why would you hamper your child or expect your mb to do the same to hers, especially when you know she’s strapped for cash?

OP here: So I should be outside with my child 247 in the summer? It's fine that you have an opinion yourself but everyone is different. You do not live in south Florida, right? My son also has asthma. Even doctors say to limit sun exposure as much as possible between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun is strongest. I am with my charge for 10 hours days. It's very isolating and going to the indoor play space gives me a chance to be around other mothers. It's good for my mental health and it gives them a chance to get their energy out.

And there’s the answer! YOU want to go for your CHILD’S sake, not your CHARGE’S sake. Guess what? I have asthma. I’ve had a few charges with breathing issues because parents were looking for someone with experience using inhalers and nebulizers. It is completely possible to structure a ten hour day such that both kids get at least two hours outside without being out between 10 and 4. Leave 10-4 for naps, lunch, story time at the library (free), play dates in the house with other kids (free), reading books, playing games, doing crafts etc. at home (free). MB is strapped for cash, she doesn’t need to spend more to accommodate your child. Oh, and no child “should” be outside 24/7, but kudos on the exaggeration. If you need help structuring your day, give the kids’ ages, your city and your hours. I can whip up a basic schedule in under 2 hours, and it won’t cost your MB much, if anything.

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Anonymous wrote:1. How old is your charge? How old is your child?
2. Where are you that indoor play spaces are the ONLY possibility for several months of the year?
3. Have you guven her a schedule to show how much you intend to utilize the membership, to show her that it’s not wasted money? Have you offered to keep track of actual use age for a month so that she can evaluate whether she wants to continue?

I’ve worked in the desert, humid DC area, hot/humid gulf coast area and dry heat of the plains (feels hotter than the desert after a very cold winter). We never bought an indoor playground membership, but we went through tons of sunscreen because the kids were outside every day, unless it was below zero in the middle of the winter. Kids are adaptable, and most playgrounds in the climate you described have awnings over at least half. Keep slathering on sunscreen and have an adult-sized water bottle for each child, and they will be fine.

We live in South Florida. Indoor playgrounds are definitely a thing here. They also have music classes and story time etc classes included with the membership.

I’m confused still. Yes, it’s humid. Yes, it’s hot. Kids that play outside all year acclimate, kids who don’t, don’t. Why would you hamper your child or expect your mb to do the same to hers, especially when you know she’s strapped for cash?

OP here: So I should be outside with my child 247 in the summer? It's fine that you have an opinion yourself but everyone is different. You do not live in south Florida, right? My son also has asthma. Even doctors say to limit sun exposure as much as possible between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun is strongest. I am with my charge for 10 hours days. It's very isolating and going to the indoor play space gives me a chance to be around other mothers. It's good for my mental health and it gives them a chance to get their energy out.

And there’s the answer! YOU want to go for your CHILD’S sake, not your CHARGE’S sake. Guess what? I have asthma. I’ve had a few charges with breathing issues because parents were looking for someone with experience using inhalers and nebulizers. It is completely possible to structure a ten hour day such that both kids get at least two hours outside without being out between 10 and 4. Leave 10-4 for naps, lunch, story time at the library (free), play dates in the house with other kids (free), reading books, playing games, doing crafts etc. at home (free). MB is strapped for cash, she doesn’t need to spend more to accommodate your child. Oh, and no child “should” be outside 24/7, but kudos on the exaggeration. If you need help structuring your day, give the kids’ ages, your city and your hours. I can whip up a basic schedule in under 2 hours, and it won’t cost your MB much, if anything.

Op here: You're such a know it all. Gas is not free and did you miss the part where I said I feel isolated and want to be around other adults? The story time ( which is once a week here), playground schedule is not enough for me. I used to have friends at the playspace and it was very helpful to see the same moms on a regular basis.

Don't engage OP. She's clearly miserable about something in her life.

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Anonymous wrote:1. How old is your charge? How old is your child?
2. Where are you that indoor play spaces are the ONLY possibility for several months of the year?
3. Have you guven her a schedule to show how much you intend to utilize the membership, to show her that it’s not wasted money? Have you offered to keep track of actual use age for a month so that she can evaluate whether she wants to continue?

I’ve worked in the desert, humid DC area, hot/humid gulf coast area and dry heat of the plains (feels hotter than the desert after a very cold winter). We never bought an indoor playground membership, but we went through tons of sunscreen because the kids were outside every day, unless it was below zero in the middle of the winter. Kids are adaptable, and most playgrounds in the climate you described have awnings over at least half. Keep slathering on sunscreen and have an adult-sized water bottle for each child, and they will be fine.

We live in South Florida. Indoor playgrounds are definitely a thing here. They also have music classes and story time etc classes included with the membership.

I’m confused still. Yes, it’s humid. Yes, it’s hot. Kids that play outside all year acclimate, kids who don’t, don’t. Why would you hamper your child or expect your mb to do the same to hers, especially when you know she’s strapped for cash?

OP here: So I should be outside with my child 247 in the summer? It's fine that you have an opinion yourself but everyone is different. You do not live in south Florida, right? My son also has asthma. Even doctors say to limit sun exposure as much as possible between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun is strongest. I am with my charge for 10 hours days. It's very isolating and going to the indoor play space gives me a chance to be around other mothers. It's good for my mental health and it gives them a chance to get their energy out.

And there’s the answer! YOU want to go for your CHILD’S sake, not your CHARGE’S sake. Guess what? I have asthma. I’ve had a few charges with breathing issues because parents were looking for someone with experience using inhalers and nebulizers. It is completely possible to structure a ten hour day such that both kids get at least two hours outside without being out between 10 and 4. Leave 10-4 for naps, lunch, story time at the library (free), play dates in the house with other kids (free), reading books, playing games, doing crafts etc. at home (free). MB is strapped for cash, she doesn’t need to spend more to accommodate your child. Oh, and no child “should” be outside 24/7, but kudos on the exaggeration. If you need help structuring your day, give the kids’ ages, your city and your hours. I can whip up a basic schedule in under 2 hours, and it won’t cost your MB much, if anything.

Op here: You're such a know it all. Gas is not free and did you miss the part where I said I feel isolated and want to be around other adults? The story time ( which is once a week here), playground schedule is not enough for me. I used to have friends at the playspace and it was very helpful to see the same moms on a regular basis.

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Anonymous wrote:1. How old is your charge? How old is your child?
2. Where are you that indoor play spaces are the ONLY possibility for several months of the year?
3. Have you guven her a schedule to show how much you intend to utilize the membership, to show her that it’s not wasted money? Have you offered to keep track of actual use age for a month so that she can evaluate whether she wants to continue?

I’ve worked in the desert, humid DC area, hot/humid gulf coast area and dry heat of the plains (feels hotter than the desert after a very cold winter). We never bought an indoor playground membership, but we went through tons of sunscreen because the kids were outside every day, unless it was below zero in the middle of the winter. Kids are adaptable, and most playgrounds in the climate you described have awnings over at least half. Keep slathering on sunscreen and have an adult-sized water bottle for each child, and they will be fine.

We live in South Florida. Indoor playgrounds are definitely a thing here. They also have music classes and story time etc classes included with the membership.

I’m confused still. Yes, it’s humid. Yes, it’s hot. Kids that play outside all year acclimate, kids who don’t, don’t. Why would you hamper your child or expect your mb to do the same to hers, especially when you know she’s strapped for cash?

OP here: So I should be outside with my child 247 in the summer? It's fine that you have an opinion yourself but everyone is different. You do not live in south Florida, right? My son also has asthma. Even doctors say to limit sun exposure as much as possible between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun is strongest. I am with my charge for 10 hours days. It's very isolating and going to the indoor play space gives me a chance to be around other mothers. It's good for my mental health and it gives them a chance to get their energy out.

And there’s the answer! YOU want to go for your CHILD’S sake, not your CHARGE’S sake. Guess what? I have asthma. I’ve had a few charges with breathing issues because parents were looking for someone with experience using inhalers and nebulizers. It is completely possible to structure a ten hour day such that both kids get at least two hours outside without being out between 10 and 4. Leave 10-4 for naps, lunch, story time at the library (free), play dates in the house with other kids (free), reading books, playing games, doing crafts etc. at home (free). MB is strapped for cash, she doesn’t need to spend more to accommodate your child. Oh, and no child “should” be outside 24/7, but kudos on the exaggeration. If you need help structuring your day, give the kids’ ages, your city and your hours. I can whip up a basic schedule in under 2 hours, and it won’t cost your MB much, if anything.