Posts Tagged ‘finding babysitters in St. Louis’
Is Make-Believe Healthy?
Young children take life literally. They view all situations as “good” or “bad.” Water is either “hot” or “cold.” Young children do not assign “degrees” to any situation, and in the young child’s world, everything is real. The three-year-old has absolutely no doubt that Sponge Bob or Dora the Explorer really exists. These characters are…
Read MoreAdvantages for Using a Nanny Placement Agency
Working with a nanny placement agency is a great and effective way of finding an exceptional nanny for your family. The purpose of a nanny placement agency is to locate both nannies and families and match them. Below are some benefits of going to a nanny placement agency: • Going to a nanny placement agency…
Read MoreBrain Breaks for Kids and Why they are so Important
“It’s time to do homework.” 😱 This simple phrase is often dreaded by kids and parents. And it’s understandable. With so many changes this year, including much more learning from home, parents want to stay involved in their children’s education more than ever. But spending too much time on homework only seems to lead to distraction, frustration or exhaustion (or…
Read MoreNanny Jobs for Teachers
Nannies and teachers are alike in many ways. More and more teachers are thinking about leaving the classroom to become nannies. Nannying gives teachers the opportunity to work with kids on a one-on-one basis. Here we explore how you can translate your teaching experience into effective childcare as a TLC Family Care nanny! Nannies, like…
Read MoreTips for a Traveling Nanny: 5 Things You Need to Know
To some, it seems like the ultimate gig. You get to travel to tropical islands and exotic foreign destinations with all of your expenses included — plus your regular salary. But while outsiders may hear “all-inclusive trip to the Jamaica,” a nanny hears “a long flight, a new location, no toys and strange food.” Though…
Read MoreThe Terrible Twos and the Terrific Threes
There’s a very good reason why we often refer to two-year-olds as the “terrible twos.” They are discovering themselves. They discover that it is possible for them to make their own choices about food, clothes, sleep, and play. The two-year-old is aware of becoming a separate and distinct human being. The good news is…
Read MoreTLC for Kids Babysitter Reviews
Over the last few weeks we have collected some great feedback from our clients on the TLC sitters they have used. Nothing makes us happier than to receive such glowing reviews of a job well done! Way to go TLC caregivers! Here are some of the comments clients have shared with us: “Laura has been…
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…
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