Posts Tagged ‘South Florida babysitters’
Brain 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 MoreHow to Raise an Extrovert Child When You Are an Introvert
Even with all the rewards and happiness that parenthood provides, it may often leave an introverted parent feeling drained and in desperate need of some time to be alone. This is especially true if you’re an introverted parent trying to raise an extroverted child, who has a need for social interaction that far exceeds your…
Read MoreNanny Q and A With a Featured TLC Nanny
Another month for our “Three minute Q and A with TLC nannies.” Each month we are bringing you some great Q and A with our nannies so they can share some info and insight about the nanny profession and educate others on some of the fun aspects of the job. This month we interviewed Janet.…
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 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…
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