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National Nanny Recognition Week Begins Sunday, September 24
National Nanny Recognition Week (NNRW) is a week long event, created in 1998, to bring awareness to the positive impact nannies and caregivers have on the children and families they work with. All too often we hear the negative stories of caregivers, but not enough of the positive. Nannies give their hearts to the children…
Read MoreRevving 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…
Read MoreKeeping in Touch when Parent/Children Dinner Schedules Always Don’t Mesh
Having a family dinner is one important part of being a family. A family dinner gives a child a routine, a safe place and a warm meal together with loved ones. But what can you do if your dinner schedules do not match up? How can you keep in touch? Many parents do not know…
Read MoreHelping your Preschooler with Separation Anxiety
It is common for kids, especially preschoolers, to suffer from separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is hard on both the child and the parents. Trust me I know, I have lived through it. Whether it was taking my children to school, a birthday party or a leaving them with a babysitter they cried. Leaving them was…
Read MoreBack 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…
Read MoreBack 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…
Read MoreYour 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…
Read MoreEntertain 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…
Read MoreSummer 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…
Read MoreWhen Your Nanny Needs to Provide Transportation for Your Children
Our guest blog comes from HomeWork Solutions. Many families have their nanny provide basic transportation for the children as part of their regular job duties. Whether it’s drop off and pick up from school, transportation to and from sports practice and music lessons, or other scheduled activities, there are some important considerations to keep in…
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