Posts Tagged ‘miami nannies’
Writing a Nanny Job Description
So, you’ve hurdled through the monumental undertaking of finding a nanny as well as the daunting feeling of leaving your child with a stranger. After doing the background check and all other things-to-do involved in having a nanny, it’s often beneficial for both the nanny and you to establish the rules in your house and…
Read More10 Internet Safety Rules for Kids
For many kids this holiday season a new phone or tech device is high on their wish list. Monitoring your kids’ use of the internet by sitting with them is the most ideal way to keep them away from all the threats possible online. But this isn’t possible all the time. So, to make sure that…
Read MoreTips on how to enjoy Art Basel when traveling with children.
So you want to bask in all of the Miami essence that comes with visiting for Art Basel. Special exhibits, pre-parties, after-parties, concerts, fabulous restaurants, and more. But there’s just one obstacle: Traveling with young children. Sure, we love to have them tag along and hate to leave them back home with the grandparents, but…
Read MoreBabysitters for Art Basel
Art Basel is an exciting time of year in Miami. However, visiting exhibits like Art Miami, Aqua, and Red Dot can be stressful with young kids. It’s hard to enjoy all the beautiful art work when you are worried about your kids touching everything! Parents start to wonder what to do with their kids while…
Read MoreTop 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…
Read MoreTips 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,…
Read MoreA Special Thank You to Babysitters
Being a nanny and a babysitter is an extremely important job. You are responsible for caring for and keeping safe a parent’s most precious gift. The days are filled with changing diapers, washing and refilling sippy cups and/or bottles, playing, reading, changing more diapers, and playing some more! It’s a tireless job that sometimes goes…
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…
Read MoreTLC Nanny of the Year….Meet Janice!
As you may know by now, this year we ran a contest for National Nanny Appreciation Week. We were humbled by all of the wonderful and heartfelt entries we received from our clients. It is very clear that TLC nannies are not only top notch caregivers but are truly valued and appreciated by their employers! …
Read MoreNanny Food Allergy Survey
The Cleveland Clinic has asked us to share this with all of our nannies and sitters. If you have 5-10 minutes please take the time to answer these questions. As a member of INA you have been invited to take part in the Cleveland Clinic survey because the Cleveland Clinic is interested to learn about your experiences and…
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