The closing paragraph reiterates the theme that good child care is possible. At Home encourages you to write to Parade . The largest form of care for young children is parental care which was barely mentioned in the article. It did not, however, describe the creative ways in which parents are caring for their children while still earning income and avoiding alternate child care altogether. It's incredible that the limited space of Parade magazine is reserved for this issue that is well-covered in most parenting books, including a brochure issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Parents provide something unique to their child.
In most cases, even the best alternate child care provider cannot offer the same love, care and attention as a child's parent. At Home sent the following letter to Parade magazine to voice its concerns about the article. You are welcome to also draw from the ideas presented in this letter when you correspond with Parade . Can't Be There . . . The tips presented in the article for securing or improving alternate child care are standard, boiler plate ideas that parents can use when entrusting their children of any age to someone other than themselves.