Posts Tagged ‘St. Louis nanny agency’
Creating Family Traditions
What are some good ideas for creating family traditions? Here are some ideas based on the holiday. These can be useful to get you started but remember that your own family traditions can be whatever you want and they don’t have to be centered around a holiday at all. Part of the fun of a…
Read MoreHow to Prepare and Deal with Flu Season: A Guide for Parents and Nannies
As flu season approaches, both parents and nannies need to be proactive in keeping children, from infants to school-age, safe and healthy. While we can’t completely avoid flu season, there are steps we can take to minimize the risk and manage symptoms if they arise. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate flu…
Read MoreWhy Having a Backup Child Care Plan is Essential When Your Nanny is Ill: How TLC Family Care Can Help
As a parent, you rely on your nanny to provide consistent care for your children, making it possible for you to focus on work and other responsibilities. However, life is unpredictable, and even the most reliable nannies can fall ill or face personal emergencies. When this happens, it can throw your entire routine into chaos—unless…
Read MoreNational Nanny Recognition Week Begins Sunday, September 22
National Nanny Recognition Week (NNRW) is a week long event, created in 1998, to bring awareness to the positive impact nannies and caregivers have on the children and families they work with. All too often we hear the negative stories of caregivers, but not enough of the positive. Nannies give their hearts to the children…
Read MoreSix Back-to-School Lunchbox Ideas
It’s time for your child to head back to school. You roll your eyes, because that means coming up with a new lunch five times a week, for the rest of the school year. What’s a parent to do? Here are some ideas for creative and healthy lunchbox ideas that you can send to school…
Read MoreHelping your Preschooler with Separation Anxiety
It is common for kids, especially preschoolers, to suffer from separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is hard on both the child and the parents. Trust me I know, I have lived through it. Whether it was taking my children to school, a birthday party or a leaving them with a babysitter they cried. Leaving them was…
Read MoreBack to School Checklist
Families everywhere are getting ready for the beginning of the new school year. Here are some helpful tips from Good Morning America parenting expert Ann Pleshette Murphy so you can be prepared for the first day. 1. Start readjusting to a school-year bedtime now. 2. Hang a family calendar and color-code everyone’s activities. 3. Gather…
Read MoreKeeping Kids Safe Online: Modern Tips for Internet Safety and Screen Time Management
In today’s digital age, monitoring your kids’ internet use by sitting with them is ideal but not always feasible. However, there are several internet safety rules you can teach them to ensure they stay safe online even when you’re not around. Here are some updated tips for managing screen time and ensuring internet safety: Set…
Read MoreKeeping Your Child Safe This Summer: 5 Essential Tips for Nannies and Parents
Summer is a time of adventure and outdoor fun for children, but it’s also a season that requires heightened awareness and safety measures. Whether you’re a nanny or a parent, ensuring the well-being of your child during these warm months is paramount. Here are five essential tips to keep your child safe this summer. 1.…
Read More5 Reasons To Choose A Traditional Kids Summer Camp
A traditional kids summer camp is one that generally begins in June and continues through August. This type of recreation is a popular activity among children of all ages as it gives them the opportunity to experience new things, meet new people and embark on a journey of independence. With that being said, the following…
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