Posts Tagged ‘TLC for Kids’
TLC for Kids Back-Up Childcare Program
TLC for Kids was recently honored for our exceptional back-up care program! TLC has partnered with Bright Horizon’s to provide back up care for families in Florida and Missouri. We are love being able to assist working families with their care needs and are honored to receive this recognition. Recently TLC owners Sharon Graff-Radell…
Read MoreWhat to Wear for A Nanny Interview
Thank you to Greta Schraer from Nanny 101 for this helpful blog on what to wear for your nanny interview. “The first interview is your one and only chance to make the right first impression. The saying is true about never getting that second chance. It is important to think about what your clothes,…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference between a Newborn Care Specialist, a Baby Nurse and a Postpartum Doula?
Bringing home a new baby is an exciting and joyous time. It can also be overwhelming and exhausting to care for your new baby, yourself and your family. TLC for Kids offers new parents three options to help adjust to life at home. All three options bring assistance to parents caring for a new baby.…
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 MoreTLC for Kids Back-Up Childcare
In 1985, TLC for Kids introduced the concept of in-home, as-needed nanny care to St. Louis families. This means families had the ability to access childcare at any time by just calling the TLC office. Two years ago TLC opened an office in Miami, Florida helping Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach families with…
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…
Read MoreHow To Get Asked Back on a Babysitting Job
Being a temporary nanny for TLC for Kids is a lot of fun. Your schedule is flexible, you meet lots of families throughout the St. Louis area, and every day of work is new. But sometimes not knowing whether or not you will get a job is stressful. Instead of getting anxious and staring at…
Read MoreWhy didn't I get a W-2?
When tax time comes around every year TLC for Kids is often asked this question…Why didn’t I get a W-2? Babysitters often times do not receive W-2’s from the families they babysit for. Nanny tax experts Breedlove and Associates share the reason why. Nannies who work for one or more families on a temporary basis usually have lots of tax…
Read MoreBack to Sleep
Although Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) cannot be prevented, there are things that parents and caregivers can to do reduce the risk of SIDS. One of the easiest ways to lower a baby’s risk of SIDS is to place him or her on their back to sleep, at nighttime and for naps. In 1992,…
Read MoreAn Annual Nanny Review
It’s been a year since you found your nanny and it’s time to hold an annual review. When you’re preparing for your annual review with your childcare provider, these are a few of the things that you’ll want to make a point of addressing. Compensation Changes If your nanny has requested a raise or a cost-of-living wage…
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