After School Care in Miami

Today’s families are busier than ever. Kids go to school and parents go to work. Now it’s three o’clock and school is over. What happens? If you are like most parents in Miami you make arrangements for your kids to go somewhere after school or the kids go home to an empty house. Then when…

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Safe Sunscreens For Kids

Summer is here and many of us are thinking about how we can keep our kids safe in the sun. Parents and nannies everywhere are grabbing the sunscreen. Some sunscreens out there are made of chemicals that you may not want on the little ones. There are natural sunscreens that are just as effective. Using…

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Transitioning from Nanny to Household Manager Tips

As kids get older the needs of the family change.  The family you are working for no longer need you to plan play dates, work on gross motor skills, and work on imaginative play.  Instead you are needed for house organizing, chauffeuring duties, and homework help.  TLC For Kids places nannies in full-time Household Manager…

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TLC Opens in Miami!

TLC For Kids has opened a new location in Miami.   TLC For Kids, Inc., St. Louis’ premiere childcare agency, has been helping families with babysitters and nannies for twenty-eight years.  Now, owner Sharon Graff-Radell and her husband Gregg Radell, Pinecrest residents, have brought TLC to Miami. TLC For Kids Miami helps families who are looking…

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Nanny Contracts

Congratulations!  You’ve found a great nanny.  And nannies congratulations on your new job!  This transition can be a little stressful and nerve wrecking.  Don’t worry TLC is here to help. First, let’s review a few things you should do before starting.  Prior to a nanny position starting both parties (kids included)should meet  in the  home. …

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Separation Anxiety

Most people connect separation anxiety with infants.  However, it is normal for kids to experience separation anxiety throughout different times in their lives.  It can occur again at 3-4 years old, 5-7 and again from 11-14.  The older ages correspond with starting school for the first time and again when starting middle school or high school. If…

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Beware, online nanny employment scams!

I was looking at Debbie’s blog today on findthebestnanny.com and thought I would share! Summer is here and many are seeking temporary or permanent employment, but be careful if using online sites. This is sound advice for all. While looking for jobs online one always needs to be cautious. There are scams everywhere. I was…

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Autism Speaks and TLC are training nannies.

 TLC For Kids knows that every child is different.  Our nannies have experience working with special needs kids and kids on the autistic spectrum.  Saint Louis parents need to know that we are here to help. The number of children in the US diagnosed with autism is on the rise. A new study by the CDC  states…

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How long will my nanny stay!?

One question I hear from families when hiring a nanny is, “How long is she going to stay?”   I tell families there are reasons why a nanny might leave that are out of your hands. However, there are things a family can do to help a nanny feel comfortable in her position and happy…

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Nanny agencies work for both nannies and families!

 In 2009 the International Nanny Association polled almost 600 nannies to obtain results for the 2010 Nanny Salary and Benefits Survey.  I found some interesting results and wanted to share! These results are based on nannies have reported for 2009.  Out of all of the nannies who were asked almost 50% found their current positions…

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