Top Tips for Helping Baby Sleep

The area of infant sleep is somewhat controversial. Some advocate letting babies “cry it out,” while others believe in meeting baby’s needs around the clock. Still others support co-sleeping, while the crib camp points to the advantages of baby having his or her own room. Following are some tips for helping your baby sleep. None…

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TLC’s Sharon Graff Radell Recognized for 30 Years of Service

At the recent International Nanny Association 33rd Annual Conference in Tucson, Arizona, TLC for Kids, Inc. founder and CEO, Sharon Graff Radell, was honored with her 30 Year INA Service Award Pin.  The INA Service Award Pin is presented to nanny educators, referral agency owners (or their staff), and business owners (or their staff) who serve the…

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Tips for checking a childcare reference.

This post originally appeared June 2011, but the information is still valuable. Reference checking can be a daunting task, but don’t delay in this important step in finding and hiring your nanny.  As the Placement Counselor for TLC for Kids in St. Louis, I often take for granted the things I do everyday.  For example,…

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Every Family Needs A Work Agreement With Their Nanny

TLC Family Care has always asked families and nannies to complete a work agreement before the nanny begins. Our friends at Breedlove and Associates share with us why the nanny work agreement or nanny contract is so important. Hiring a nanny can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially for ultra-busy, sleep-deprived families. Often, the obsession…

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Confidentiality Agreements In Nanny Contracts

Hiring a nanny to work in your home allows your child(ren) to be at home and have one-on-one attention.   Children can thrive in their home environment and on their own schedule.  Working in a home, sometimes that nanny will be privy to the family’s personal information.   Unfortunately, with the a quick hit of a button this information…

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Nanny Appreciation Week

September 20th to the 26th is Nanny Appreciation Week. Don’t forget to take a minute to celebrate your nanny next week.   Here are just a few ways to show your appreciation: 1.  Write up a list with the kids of all the things she does that you are thankful for. 2. Make a home made…

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