Archive for May 2013
Summer Pinterest
We have been busy on Pinterest! Have you seen the TLC Summer Pinterest Board? Jessica has loaded it up with tons of things to do this summer. We have tips for those long car rides, the best vacations spots for kids, and what to do on a summer day at home. Plus so much more!…
Read MoreSummer Learning
It is a proven fact that kids lose a lot of what they learned during school over the summer. Parents and nannies can do some things over the summer to keep children’s brains active and learning! 1. Visit your local library. Most libraries have summer reading programs, kids activities and story hours. You and the…
Read MoreINA Nanny of the Year
Last month at the International Nanny Association Conference the Nanny of the Year was announced. Congratulations to Joanne Barrow! Here is an interview with Joanne conducted by the authors of RegardingNannies.com. What prompted you to apply for INA NOTY? I became a member of INA last October and learned about NOTY a short time later…
Read MoreHandling your Nanny's Payroll when She Travels with You
Summer is almost here! If you are taking a vacation with your nanny you should know how to handle her payroll. If you are looking for a summer nanny to travel with you TLC For Kids can help. Thank you to Breedlove and Associates for explaining the labor laws for travel to us! THE LAW…
Read MoreSummer Gardening Tips
Memorial Day is less than two weeks away. With that comes the official start of summer! Are you ready? If the kids are looking for something to do this summer with the nanny why not have them plant a garden? Your summer nanny and the kids can plant a beautiful flower garden or they can…
Read MoreDon't Let Life Get You Off Track
Some days everything goes wrong-your kids are sick, you have to work late and your babysitter has a flat tire. Yikes! What you need is back-up care. You can be prepared to handle everything life sends your way and stay cool when things fall apart. TLC For Kids offers the following services to help you:…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Hiring a Summer Nanny
School is out and you could use an extra set of hands around this summer. TLC For Kids is here to help. TLC has experienced reliable babysitters and nannies available this summer. Whether you are looking for full-time summer help, part-time babysitting, or an extra set of hands for a day at the pool we…
Read MoreCelebrate Mother’s Day
Dads, TLC For Kids wants to help you celebrate Mother’s Day with a free agency set up fee. Simply visit our Facebook page, like us, and enter our contest. Tell us what a great mom your kids have in the comment section of our Mother’s Day Contest post and you will be entered into the drawing. The…
Read MoreSummer Nanny Taxes
Special ‘Thank You’ to Stephanie Breedlove from Breedlove and Associates for this guest blog post! The anxiety first hits around late-April: School is coming to an end! How ironic that summer vacation actually makes life more hectic until you get everything straightened out. My kids are grown now but I remember the panic: School was going to…
Read MoreTips for a More Enjoyable Vacation!
Are you going on a family vacation this summer? Vacations are fun and it’s a nice break to get away from the daily grind. Vacations can also be a time for parents to reconnect. Planning and running after kids can be tiring. Parents should take a day or evening and spend time together…
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