I am the mom of a 6 year old little girl and I stay at home during the summer (one of the perks of being a teacher! ) I actually hire a sitter (Sr. in highschool) to watch my daughter for 2 1/2 hours twice a week. I've had great luck--kids this age are always looking for a little extra money before they head off to college (try putting a sign up at your local highschool or asking someone there for a name of some trusted students who might be interested.) Having the sitter on a schedule motivates me to get out and ride, because if I'm paying $25 a week I'm not going to just waste the time away (but it's also not enough to break the bank!) Also, if it's raining or bad weather then it allows me to go shopping or run errands. Good Luck--I love the freedom and strength cycling gives me, and the 5 hours a week goes a long way toward me being a stronger, healthier and happier mom for my daughter!!