January and February are busy with sick jobs. Our nannies and sitters are often called in to care for sick kids since mom and dad have to go to work. When doing a sick care job for TLC for Kids always follow the parent’s guidelines and remember to get permission in writing before giving any medicine.

Here are a couple of extra tips to keep in mind when caring for sick kids.

1. Always use a digital thermometer. The most accurate way to take a temperature for a child over the age of one is with orally with a digital thermometer.

2. Don’t treat kids under the age of 12 with a multi-symptom cold medicine. The best way to treat a cold is by using a humidifier, a saline solution for the nose, and by giving lots of fluids. With parents permission you can give acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fevers or achiness.

3. Always use the medicine dispenser that came with the medicine. Teaspoons used in everyday kitchen ware can vary from set to set.

For more tips on treating sick kids you can watch this video(http://children.webmd.com/sick-kids-8/default.htm) .

Remember to wash your hands, get plenty of rest, and drink lots of water so you can stay healthy!

Posted in Kids health and safety and tagged Babysitting agency St. Louis, back up childcare, caring for sick kids, emerency sick care, Miami babysitters, miami nannies, TLC for Kids

Christmas is almost here! There is still time for you to do some crafts with kids this season.

Nannies and sitters take a look at the TLC for Kids Pinterest page. It is filled with cute ideas for everyone.

Happy Crafting and Happy Holidays!

Posted in Holidays and tagged activities for the babysitter, Holiday crafts with kids, holiday sitters in Miami, Miami nanny agency, Nanny agency St. Louis, sitters in Miami, TLC for Kids, TLC For Kids Pinterest

Holiday vacations are a lot of fun for everyone. Kids love traveling to new places and seeing all the cool things a different city can offer. If you are traveling to Miami this holiday season there are so many fun places to with your kids. Check out some of these family friendly attractions:

The Miami Museum of Natural Science , Miami Coral Castle Museum, Miami Metro Zoo, Miami Seaquarium and Jungle Island.

If your kids are like my kids, one of the most fun things about a vacation is the hotel. I don’t know why, but most kids LOVE the idea of staying in a hotel for a few days.

Parents, however, can find the hotel room a little cramped. After a long day and nights of sight seeing parents can use a little recharge time.

TLC For Kids can help! We offer hotel babysitting in St. Louis, Mo. Our Miami office offers hotel babysitting in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and the Palm Beaches! Our hotel sitters are fun, reliable and screened. They will come to the hotel with games and activities for the kids to do while you enjoy an evening out.

Visit our website to complete the hotel registration form. TLC recommends booking your sitter prior to your arrival but last minute requests are welcome.

Posted in Holidays, Miami, TLC For Kids Services and tagged finding sitters in Fort Lauderdale, Holiday trip to Fort Lauderdale, Holiday vacation in Miami, Hotel babysitters in Miami, Hotel babysitters in Palm Beach Florida, Hotel babysitting services in South Florida, Miami Beach hotel babysitters, TLC for Kids Miami

TLC For Kids is now offering sleep coaching services. TLC has teamed up with Gentle Sleep Coach Jessica Litwack, certified by Kim West, LCSW-C, aka The Sleep Lady ®. Jessica will provide TLC families with excellent guidance for dealing with sleep issues with their 4 month to 6 year olds.

Jessica Manela Litwack LCSW is a not only a Certified Gentle Sleep Coach, but also and a Certified Baby Planner through the International Maternity Institute, a mother of two young children and the founder of the online mom support group, mamaSpace.

After learning early on with her first child that having a “good sleeper” wasn’t something that was just going to happen on its own, Jessica started to look into various sleep coaching methods. The Sleep Lady philosophy, developed by Kim West, was a perfect fit for her family because of its gradual and gentle approach. After gaining experience with her daughter, Jessica realized she wanted to support other families with sleep issues. She received training as a Certified Gentle Sleep Coach in early 2013. The Gentle Sleep Coaching Program has been helping tired parents for 17 years and is currently the most extensive and professional sleep certification program available.

The GSC approach is a gentler alternative for families who emotionally or philosophically are not comfortable letting their babies “cry it out”. GSC is also for families who believe in co-sleeping but find that their children aren’t really sleeping all that well, even nestled snugly with their parents. Or for families who did co-sleep for a few months to a few years and now want the family bed to revert back to the marital one.

For over 27 years TLC for Kids has been helping St. Louis families with all their child care needs. TLC is thrilled to expand its services to offer help to tired parents, babies and young children looking to get a good night’s sleep. Jessica is currently booking clients for December and into 2014. Please contact Jessica at 314-725-5660 or tlc@tlcforkids.com to book your consultation today.

Posted in Newborn, Temp Service, TLC For Kids Services and tagged Gentle sleep coach, Getting my baby to sleep, sleep consultants, Sleep training, sleep training your baby, St.Louis sleep coaching, the sleep lady, TLC for Kids

I will never forget the pain of letting my youngest “cry it out” We tried the “ferber method,” but listening to him cry for 5 minutes seemed like 30! We tried co-sleeping but neither one of us got any sleep.

I am so excited to tell you about the new service TLC for Kids is offering. We have teamed up with Jessica Litwack, a certified sleep coach, to provide sleep training.

Jessica Manela Litwack, is a Certified “Gentle Sleep Coach” who will work with your family to create an individualized, loving and responsive step-by-step sleep plan teaching your child the vital life skill of putting themselves to sleep.

The Gentle Sleep Program will consider your personal parenting philosophy, child’s age, health and temperament, mother’s well-being and the related family dynamics. Most importantly Jessica will support and coach you through the process from beginning to end- for night sleep and naps!

The art of putting yourself to sleep is a priceless gift you can give to your child and your entire family. To learn more visit our website tlcforkids.com, or call us at 314-725-5660.

Posted in Newborn, Uncategorized and tagged letting your baby cry it out, Sleep Coach, Sleep Coaches in St. Louis, sleep trainers in Saint Louis, Sleep training, sleep training your baby, Sleep training your infant, TLC for Kids

Meet some of our Newborn Care Specialists

St. Louis Night Nannies, Newborn Care Specialists, and Postpartum Doulas.

Sherri S: Sherri has been a newborn care provider with TLC for Kids since 2013 and quickly became one of our most requested newborn care specialist in the St. Louis area. Sherri has completed the Certified Newborn Care Specialist course and is Certified in CPR and First Aid. Sherri is also trained and has experience working with multiples. One of Sherri’s references said this about her “Sherri has the perfect personality to work as a newborn nanny, she is courteous, cheerful, and compassionate. Sherri was very friendly, easy to talk to and was a blessing to our family”.

Kim D: Kim has been providing families Newborn Care with TLC since 2009. Her vast experience and calm soothing personality give families support, knowledge and rest. She is also Certified in CPR and First Aid and has experience working with multiples. Kim has worked with several families in the St. Louis area providing newborn care. One of Kim’s references said this about her: “Kim interacts wonderful with the girls and has a talent working with babies, especially twins. Kim has been a huge help for my family. She is great and anticipating needs and works very hard”

Michelle D: Michelle has been with TLC for Kids since 2013 and has become a coveted newborn care provider for our TLC families looking for overnight. Michelle 16 years of experience in nurturing children. She has formerly owned and operated a daycare center in for children ages 2-5. Michelle has already worked and made a huge impact on several families in St. Louis providing newborn care. One of Michelle’s references said this about her: “Michelle's interaction with my baby was excellent. She was kind, warm. and jovial. I would absolutely recommend Michelle as a newborn nanny.

Lisa S: Lisa became certified as a newborn care specialist in August of 2017, since then she has been an intricate part of our newborn care team and is one of our most requested night nurses. Lisa has experience working with premies and multiples and has been described as the baby whisperer. Lisa has a calm professional manner that parents trust. Lisa loves to take care of newborns while the parents get the rest and downtime that they need and meeting the needs of the baby. She enjoys meeting great families and building bonds with each one of the families for life.

Miami-Dade Night Nannies, Newborn Care Specialists, and Postpartum Doulas.

Mary-Ann: Mary-Ann has been a newborn care specialist in Miami for the past 7 years. She educates new parents on all aspects of newborn care, from breastfeeding to swaddling. Mary-Ann knows how overwhelming it can feel to have a new baby in the home. She is soothing and she’s always looking for ways to support postpartum mothers both emotionally and physically. Our agency loves her, and our clients love her! She is calm and amazingly adaptable to all situations. Mary-Ann has also been a nanny and adult companion for many families. One of her references even refers to her as an Angel!”

Rosy: Rosy is offering over 20 years of childcare experience and proficiency in assimilating into a new family culture. She has worked as a nanny and overnight newborn caregiver. Rosy began working with children when she was in school and began to pursue a degree in Child Psychology. She then decided that she wanted to dedicate herself full-time to providing private child care and newborn care, which she has been doing ever since. She has extensive experience providing care for babies as young as 1 week old as well as providing support

Midtown, Brickell, Miami Beach Night Nannies, Newborn Care Specialists, and Postpartum Doulas.

Amber C: Amber is a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula as well as a mother of 2. She is committed to educating parents and helping them with the transition into parenthood. She is a strong advocate of parent-infant bonding and will support mothers in breastfeeding.

Gloria B: Gloria’s calling is working with babies and their parents. Gloria has over 15 years of expertise as an Infant Care Specialist. She has extensive experience caring for infants and toddlers, including multiples and preemies. She also has experience in sleep coaching, lactation education, and is fluent in English, Spanish, and American sign Language. Maria: Maria is one of our most requested night nannies on Miami Beach. While she loves working with children of all ages, she has a special place in her heart for assisting families with their new babies. It is her goal to give parents the help they need so that they can rest and recover. She is bilingual speaking both English and Spanish. She also has experience working with multiples.

Archive for December 2013

Caring for Sick Kids

Holiday Crafts

Hotel Babysitters For Your Holiday Vacation in South Florida

Sleep Training Your Child

TLC Is Now Offering Sleep Training!

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