#37 Are Flexible Childcare Options Available for Parents? With Lauren Perrett

In this episode of The Baby Playbook Podcast, we're joined by Lauren Perrett, founder of BubbaDesk — a game-changing flexible childcare solution designed with modern parents in mind.Lauren shares her personal journey that led to creating BubbaDesk and dives into the current landscape of childcare in Australia (and beyond). We explore the urgent need for more flexible childcare options, how the financial burden of care impacts parents’ decisions, and the crucial role employers play in supporting postpartum return-to-work transitions.Whether you're a parent navigating care, an employer seeking to do better, or someone who wants to push for change, this episode is packed with insights on how to advocate for more adaptable, affordable, and realistic solutions for your family.LINKS:Checkout BubbaDesk here: https://bubbadesk.com/ Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=enSubscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/Get your copy of MUM ADVICE (a great gift for an expecting friend!) here: https://heynikolinak.co/b/mumadvice Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge #TheBabyPlaybookPodcast #FlexibleChildcare #WorkingParents #PostpartumReturnToWork #BubbaDesk #ChildcareSolutions #WorkLifeBalance #ParentingPodcast #AdvocateForChange #ChildcareCosts #ModernParenting