Posts Tagged ‘Miami sitters’
Different Ways to Instill Responsibility in your Kids
Responsibility is always something that comes with a price. Part of the problem with a lot of situations and children today is that they simply don’t have the responsibility that they need to make good decisions and to do well in the world around them. There are many reasons for this, and there are many…
Read MoreWhat is a Nanny?
A nanny is a caregiver who comes to your home and cares for your children. When you hire a nanny, your children will receive one-on-one attention from an experienced caregiver in their own home environment. We’ve listed below the different types of nannies and the placements that TLC for Kids offers. Live-Out The live-out caregiver…
Read MoreIs 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 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…
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