Creatively Entertain Kids At Home

When hiring a babysitter to supervise their kids, parents don’t want someone to come over and watch TV. They want a sitter who will interact and play with the kids. If you do a good job and you and the kids have fun the parents will request you back next time. “Play is often talked…

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Tips on Finding a Nanny

Almost all busy, working parents need a nanny to take care of their child and, sometimes, their  household chores. Finding a nanny is not an easy thing to do. TLC is here to help navigate hiring a nanny. Before you start your search, here are some tips to get you ready: When finding a nanny,…

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Gifts to Give Your Nanny this Christmas

It is not too late to find a great gift for your nanny or babysitter. Your nanny takes care of your precious kids. It is time to give her something to let her know how much you appreciate her. Below find our Top 10 for 2022 when it comes to Nanny Gifts!  Holiday Bonus Homemade…

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Making the Holidays more Meaningful

With the holidays looking much different than years past, families are getting creative in how their holidays will be spent this year. We have put together some ideas on  how you can make the holidays more meaningful for all. Giving Back One of the best ways to make the holidays more meaningful is to give…

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The Benefits of Nanny Care

Our guest blog comes from Sue Downey, Nannypalooza  Happy National Nanny Recognition Week. It is a week of celebrating in the nanny community. Last year I wrote a blog post about what NNRW means to me. I love celebrating nanny care. It has been a great career for me and the community of nannies means quite…

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Should You Consider an After School Nanny?

Back to school is right around the corner. Have you considered your child care needs?  Thanks to HomeWork Solutions for this insight into hiring an after school nanny.  Your children are in elementary school full time and you and your partner are working full time. After school childcare is a priority. Your son wants to…

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7 Ways To Practice Self-Care While Caring For Others

Today’s guest post comes from CareAcademy.com No Care Without Self-Care  Caregivers in the United States are a diverse group of individuals that represent approximately 17% of Americans. Nearly 40 million people that differ in age, gender, socioeconomic status, and racial/ethnic background have taken on the responsibility of caring for the needs of someone living with…

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Keeping Your House Safe This Summer

Summertime means summer travel for home owners.   Not surprisingly, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reports that home burglaries peak in July and August.  Homes that look not lived in are more susceptible to burglaries. There are few things people can do to keep there home from being broken into when traveling this summer. …

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Celebrating the Fourth of July

Where is the summer going?  We can’t believe July is right around the corner! Are you ready to celebrate?  TLC Family Care has a GREAT Pinterest page with so many cute and fun pins for nannies and parents. I can’t decide if I like the Patriotic Oreo Pops or the decorative pin wheels the most. …

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