Posts Tagged ‘St. Louis nanny agency’
10 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 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 MoreTLC’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…
Read More‘Tully’ Through the Eyes of a Newborn Care Specialist
I spent a lovely afternoon at the movies in South Miami watching “Tully” with TLC Miami’s most loved and requested Newborn Care Specialist Patricia Demerite. Even though reviews have been mixed we really enjoyed the movie. Tully spoke to each of us in so many ways. As a parent of 2 and owner of TLC,…
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 MoreEvery 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…
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 MoreNanny Pay and the Overtime Rule of 2016
On December 1st, 2016 the final rule for the overtime laws in the Fair Labor Standards Act takes effect. The rule simplifies overtime laws and makes them easier for employers and employees to understand. The final rule will: Raise the salary threshold indicating eligibility from $455/week to $913 ($47,476 per year), ensuring protections to 4.2 million…
Read MoreMaking Museum Trips Fun for Kids
Museums are the perfect place for people of any age to learn about history, culture, and the arts, but they are especially important for kids because they offer the chance to see those things up close and personal. St. Louis Museums like the St. Louis History Museum and the Art Museum are great places for…
Read MoreHow to Become A Newborn Care Specialist
Have you thought about becoming a Newborn Care Specialist or a Postpartum Doula? Many nannies have decided to become more specialized in the field of newborn care. Working as a newborn specialist is a fulfilling job for those who love infants and enjoying educating and supporting new parents as they adjust to their baby. Newborn…
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