Revving Up Your Child’s Immune System

Children are exposed to a lot of germs. They’re around germs at school, at the playground and at places where they go to engage in after school activities. It’s easy for them to pick up germs when they go to the library and touch books that others have touched, too. Kids can also pick up…

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TLC Can Help With Your Back to School Needs

New backpack? Check. New crayons? Check. New clothes? Check. Childcare? Don’t stress. No matter how much help you need, TLC for Kids has a few ideas on how to help you gear up for the school year. 1. Hire an after school nanny. Not every parent is able to be home after school with their…

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Back 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…

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Back to School!

Yikes! It’s August and that means back to school time. Stores have school supplies out and teachers are getting their classrooms ready. Are you ready for school to start this year? The first thing working parents can do ensure a great school year is to line up childcare. TLC For Kids can help with all…

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Your Next Family Adventure Awaits!

Planning your next Summer vacation? Looking to get away for a quick weekend family trip? Here are some fun and inexpensive vacation spots in the US for families:  National Parks: The US has an abundance of beautiful national parks, many of which offer camping and hiking options that are great for families. Some popular national…

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Entertain the Kids For Free this Summer

We are always on the lookout for free entertainment. Not only is it financially beneficial, but it also benefits the kids and our family. I have friends whose kids are not satisfied unless they are “being entertained” usually at one of those hideously expensive theme parks where you must pay to get in and then…

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Summer Enrichment Activities

This article originally appeared on Regarding Nannies. Reprinted with permission.  Sharon Rief of Teacher Resources for Parents has put together a list of helpful Summer activities to enrich the lives and development of children, and help keep them busy as we get into summer. 1) Mix primary colors together to form new colors. 2) Go…

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Summer Safety Tips for Children with Special Needs

Summertime safety is a big concern for most parents, simply because many children get long breaks from school and are either home all day or with a caregiver. During the school year, it’s comforting to know your child is safe in a classroom with a competent teacher, but during summer months, it can be difficult…

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