The Nap-Resister: When Your Child Needs a Nap but Won’t Take One
The Nap-Resister: When Your Child Needs a Nap but Won’t Take One By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of The No-Cry Nap Solution Daytime naps might last just a few short hours, but they can affect all twenty-four hours of a child’s day. Naps can improve a child’s mood and reduce fussiness, crying, whining, and tantrums. Studies…
Read MoreNational Nanny Recognition Week Begins Sunday, September 24
National Nanny Recognition Week (NNRW) is a week long event, created in 1998, to bring awareness to the positive impact nannies and caregivers have on the children and families they work with. All too often we hear the negative stories of caregivers, but not enough of the positive. Nannies give their hearts to the children…
Read MoreRevving Up Your Child’s Immune System
Children are exposed to a lot of germs. They’re around germs at school, at the playground and at places where they go to engage in after school activities. It’s easy for them to pick up germs when they go to the library and touch books that others have touched, too. Kids can also pick up…
Read MoreKeeping in Touch when Parent/Children Dinner Schedules Always Don’t Mesh
Having a family dinner is one important part of being a family. A family dinner gives a child a routine, a safe place and a warm meal together with loved ones. But what can you do if your dinner schedules do not match up? How can you keep in touch? Many parents do not know…
Read MoreHelping your Preschooler with Separation Anxiety
It is common for kids, especially preschoolers, to suffer from separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is hard on both the child and the parents. Trust me I know, I have lived through it. Whether it was taking my children to school, a birthday party or a leaving them with a babysitter they cried. Leaving them was…
Read MoreHelping Your New Middle Schooler Make The Transition
Moving from elementary school to middle school is hard for anyone. Your middle schooler may feel overwhelmed, anxious and even scared to walk the halls of middle school. Depending on the setting, they could be in a new building. They could be with other kids they have not met yet. And, they could be the…
Read MoreTLC Can Help With Your Back to School Needs
New backpack? Check. New crayons? Check. New clothes? Check. Childcare? Don’t stress. No matter how much help you need, TLC for Kids has a few ideas on how to help you gear up for the school year. 1. Hire an after school nanny. Not every parent is able to be home after school with their…
Read MoreBack to School Checklist
Families everywhere are getting ready for the beginning of the new school year. Here are some helpful tips from Good Morning America parenting expert Ann Pleshette Murphy so you can be prepared for the first day. 1. Start readjusting to a school-year bedtime now. 2. Hang a family calendar and color-code everyone’s activities. 3. Gather…
Read MoreBack to School!
Yikes! It’s August and that means back to school time. Stores have school supplies out and teachers are getting their classrooms ready. Are you ready for school to start this year? The first thing working parents can do ensure a great school year is to line up childcare. TLC For Kids can help with all…
Read MoreTop 5 Family-Friendly Activities in and around Chicago!
Chicago, the Windy City, is not only known for its stunning architecture and vibrant city life but also for its plethora of family-friendly activities. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting this bustling metropolis with your loved ones, there are plenty of engaging and entertaining options for the whole family. From fascinating museums to outdoor…
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