Childcare Essentials

verb to attend to or take care of something

preposition used to indicate that someone is responsible for dealing with something

• I will see to it that all the necessary paperwork is completed on time.
• Can you see to feeding the pets while I'm away?
• I'll see to grabbing some snacks before the movie starts.
• The CEO promised to see to the company's growth and success.

noun a chair on wheels, typically folding, in which a baby or young child can be pushed along

• The mother pushed her baby in a stroller while walking through the park.
• She took her baby out for a walk in the stroller.
• Let's take a spin around the block with the baby in the stroller.
• The stroller symbolizes the journey of motherhood.

noun a fold or pleat in fabric, usually sewn in place

verb to push, fold, or turn something into a small space or opening

• Please remember to tuck in your shirt before the presentation.
• Hey, don't forget to tuck your shirt in for the meeting.
• I always tuck my phone in my back pocket.
• She tucked away her emotions and put on a brave face.

verb to push, fold, or turn something, usually the edge of a piece of clothing, so that it is inside or hidden

• She tucked her hair behind her ear before starting the presentation.
• I always make sure to have my phone tucked away in my pocket.
• He tucked into his meal as soon as it arrived at the table.
• The secret was carefully tucked away in the back of his mind.