What to Wear for A Nanny Interview
Thank you to Greta Schraer from Nanny 101 for this helpful blog on what to wear for your nanny interview. “The first interview is your one and only chance to make the right first impression. The saying is true about never getting that second chance. It is important to think about what your clothes,…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference between a Newborn Care Specialist, a Baby Nurse and a Postpartum Doula?
Bringing home a new baby is an exciting and joyous time. It can also be overwhelming and exhausting to care for your new baby, yourself and your family. TLC for Kids offers new parents three options to help adjust to life at home. All three options bring assistance to parents caring for a new baby.…
Read MoreBabysitters for your vacation to Miami
Family vacations to the beach are fun for everyone. The sun and the sand are a great way for families to relax and unwind. Florida cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton have great beaches and fun things for the family to do during the day. But the nightlife in Miami doesn’t include kids. …
Read MoreTLC for Kids Back-Up Childcare
In 1985, TLC for Kids introduced the concept of in-home, as-needed nanny care to St. Louis families. This means families had the ability to access childcare at any time by just calling the TLC office. Two years ago TLC opened an office in Miami, Florida helping Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach families with…
Read MoreTLC for Kids Newborn Care
Bringing home a new baby is a transition for everyone. While welcoming home a new baby with hugs and love is amazing, sometimes bringing home a baby can be overwhelming. When I came home with my new babies I was overwhelmed with emotion and the needs placed on me. I was recovering from a C-Section and sleep…
Read MoreUnderstanding Nanny Taxes
Do you have a summer nanny working for you this season or an after-school nanny starting in the fall? Many of TLC’s clients hire a TLC caregiver to be their full-time nanny during the summer or a part-time, after-school nanny to help out during the school year. Having a nanny makes life a lot easier,…
Read MoreTraveling With Your Nanny
Did you know TLC sitters are available to travel with your family on vacation? Families often fill their vacation schedules with activities for the kids. But TLC for Kids recognizes parents need a vacation for themselves, too. Bringing a TLC sitter or nanny along gives parents the flexibility to see places they are interested…
Read MoreHow To Get Asked Back on a Babysitting Job
Being a temporary nanny for TLC for Kids is a lot of fun. Your schedule is flexible, you meet lots of families throughout the St. Louis area, and every day of work is new. But sometimes not knowing whether or not you will get a job is stressful. Instead of getting anxious and staring at…
Read MoreCar Seat Safety in Missouri
TLC for Kids babysitters and nannies are available to drive kids. Our temporary babysitters can help with driving to school, after school activities or to a friend’s house for a play date. TLC nannies not only drive kids to school and other activities but often assist the family with errands. We do ask that the parents…
Read MoreWhy didn't I get a W-2?
When tax time comes around every year TLC for Kids is often asked this question…Why didn’t I get a W-2? Babysitters often times do not receive W-2’s from the families they babysit for. Nanny tax experts Breedlove and Associates share the reason why. Nannies who work for one or more families on a temporary basis usually have lots of tax…
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