Goodbye to all my loyal readers. This is my last blog I will write as the About.com Guide to Child Care. I have had an incredible journey the past 5 1/2 years serving as your guide, and have become a much better parent because of it. Finding quality and affordable child care has always been a topic very near and dear to my heart, and I hope I have helped others find childcare solutions along the way. With three kids, I have utilized the services of an in-home provider, institutional daycare, a gamut of babysitters, and even a nanny. Mostly, I have been quite pleased with the care my children have received. But, now, my youngest is approaching the age of 10, and this parent is turning her interests to life beyond daycare. I look forward to continuing to utilize About.com as a reference to my next stage in life: tweens and teens! At the same time, the childcare care site will continue to promote helpful information for parents, so keep childcare.about.com bookmarked! Hug those kids, and God bless!

we will miss you