Nanny Resources

Resources

Many families, sitters, and nannies find the child care resources listed on this page very helpful.  There are a variety of categories and subjects to explore.  While we do not specifically endorse these organizations, we try to keep this page full of links that we believe are relevant and possibly useful to our clients and our caregivers.

Child Care Resources for Nannies, Sitters & Parents:

TAXES AND HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYMENT

GTM Payroll Services (Missouri)
GTM Payroll Services (Florida)
Homepay by Breedlove
Homework Solutions

PARENTING

Pregnancy and Postpartum Emotional Health blog
MyMommyManual: Online community for moms
Top parenting resources from psychologists
Public Broadcasting
Family Education
Ultrasona, Superior Medical Ultrasound

SLEEP RESOURCES

The Ultimate Sleep Guide for Children:
Healthy Sleep for New and Expecting Parents
Children's Sleep Guide
How Technology Impacts Your Sleep and What to do About it
How to get your Child to Go To Bed

CRAFTS

Kinderart
Home School Zone crafts
ChildFun
Family Fun
Pre-School Rainbow

NUTRITION

Nifty Benefits Nutrition page
Eat Right

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Childproofers
JPMA (Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association)
AAP (American Academy Of Pediatrics)
National Highway and Transportation Safety
Safe Kids (Preventing unintentional childhood injury)
Car Seat Information
CPR
Kids Health
Baby Boot Camp Workout

HOME SCHOOLING

A to Z Kids Stuff
American Library Association
Crayola Creativity Central
Creative Kids at Home
CyberParent
Educational Activities
Enchanted Learning
Handwriting Without Tears
Home Schooling
How Stuff Works
K-8 Kids' Place
Kids Konnect
Leap Frog Toys
National Geographic
One World-Nations Online
PBS Kids
Learning A-Z
Teacher's Corner -- Lesson Plans

SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCES

Pam Dyson, MA, LPC, RPT 

Child Development Expert, Parenting Coach Licensed Professional Counselor

Play Therapy 

THE NANNY INDUSTRY

Educational and Professional Resources for Nannies

Nanny Associations:
The International Nanny Association (INA) - The INA is the umbrella association for the in-home child care industry. This organization has educational and professional tools to enhance your career as a nanny.

Nanny Credential Exam- The INA "Nanny Credential Exam," was authored by leading child care experts and sets a tangible bar for nannies to prove themselves as top quality professionals. This accreditation will set the standard that all in-home child care providers will seek to attain.

Nanny Mentors- Looking for support? Contact INA Nanny mentors to dialog with another experienced nanny. This is also an opportunity to make new friends that share the same concerns that you do.

Nanny Support Groups - Find nanny groups in your area!

PREGNANCY & BIRTHING

Delightful Pregnancy & Birth Services
Purple Lotus Birth Doulas9
9 Plus 3 - Pregnancy through the third month postpartum

OTHER

Donate to Classrooms

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

TLC For Kids, Inc. does not endorse any of the publications or services listed on this and other pages, nor do the opinions of the authors necessarily reflect the positions of TLC. This is only a partial listing of resource materials available to the public. Readers are encouraged to research and inform themselves about the subjects that interest them.