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Back-to-School Ideas That Actually Make Mornings Easier
The last few weeks of summer always seem to disappear faster than expected, and suddenly it is time to trade lazy mornings for lunch boxes and alarm clocks. For families with school-age kids, back-to-school season is exciting, but it can also bring a wave of stress as everyone adjusts to a new schedule. A little…
Setting the Foundation: Tips for Negotiating a Nanny Work Agreement
One of the most important steps in starting a successful nanny relationship happens before the first day of work: negotiating a clear, fair work agreement. Whether you’re a family hiring your first nanny or a caregiver stepping into a new position, a well-defined agreement sets expectations and helps prevent misunderstandings down the road. At TLC…
Short-Term Nanny Care: Flexible Support When You Need It Most
Not every family needs a nanny for the long haul. Sometimes what you need is skilled, reliable childcare for a defined period of time: a summer, a busy work season, a parental leave transition, or a temporary gap while your regular caregiver is unavailable. That’s where short-term nanny care comes in. At TLC Family Care,…
Beyond the Nanny: How a Family Assistant or Household Manager Can Simplify Your Back-to-School Season
The professionals at TLC Family Care personally assist nannies, babysitters and families in St. Louis, Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, Memphis, Charlotte, Miami and Orlando to find the right childcare arrangement. Our mission is to provide a safe and personalized approach for families and caregivers to connect with each other that is not an internet search. TLC has…
Bridging the Gap: The Value of Interim Care for Busy Families
Life doesn’t always give you advance notice. A nanny gives notice unexpectedly, a household manager takes an extended leave, or a family relocates and needs care in place before their long-term search is complete. In moments like these, interim care can be the bridge that keeps your household running without missing a beat. Interim care,…
Getting Ahead of Back to School: How TLC Family Care Can Help Your Family Transition
Back-to-school season isn’t just about drop-offs and pickups. It’s school supply shopping, sports and activity sign-ups, packed lunches, calendar coordination, and a dozen small logistics tasks that pile up fast. For many families, this is exactly where a family assistant or household manager excels. A family assistant or household manager does more than childcare. At…
Flexible Careers in Care: Exploring Employment Opportunities with TLC Family Care
If you’re searching for a caregiving career that fits your life instead of the other way around, TLC Family Care wants you to know that flexibility is possible. For over 40 years, TLC has connected nannies, sitters, and household professionals with families who need care on their terms, whether that means full-time, part-time, temporary, or…
Keeping Kids Engaged at Home: Screen-Free Summer Activity Ideas
Summer often brings a welcome break from school routines, but after the excitement of the first few weeks wears off, many parents begin hearing the same phrase repeatedly: “I’m bored.” When families are balancing work schedules, household responsibilities, camps, and childcare, screens can quickly become the default solution for filling downtime. While technology certainly has…
What to Do When Camp Ends at 3PM: Childcare Solutions for Working Parents
For many working parents, summer camp schedules create one major challenge: camp ends long before the workday does. While camps may provide children with fun, structure, and socialization during the summer months, most programs end around 3PM, leaving families scrambling to figure out the next several hours of childcare coverage. For families in Atlanta, Charlotte,…
Summer Travel + Transition Prep: Helping Families Navigate Seasonal Changes
Summer often brings exciting opportunities for travel, vacations, camps, and new experiences. But for children, changes in routines and unfamiliar environments can sometimes feel overwhelming. At TLC Family Care, we know that preparation and consistency can make a major difference in helping families navigate summer transitions more smoothly. Here are summer travel tips to help…
