Children who arrive two or three years apart have much in common, and often a strong bond exists between them almost naturally. However, when one sibling is eight, 10 or even more years older than their younger sibling, it takes work and time for a...
Whether you should choose cloth diapers for your new baby or opt for disposable diapers has been a quandary for parents ever since Johnson & Johnson widely marketed the first disposable diapers in 1948. So, which should YOU choose? Read on....
The holiday season is here, and making delicious goodies with your child is a fun, engaging way to pass an afternoon or two when they're out of school for winter break. Letting them become familiar with sorting out and measuring ingredients gives them a small...
Having family come to visit makes the holidays memorable and enjoyable, but dealing with your high stress level is important so you don't wind up cranky or arguing with someone over nothing. In this blog post, we offer some suggestions for coping with the stress...
Raises are important to every professional, and nannies are no different! When you first create their employment contract, terms like compensation, benefits and vacation days are included in it. But when it's time to increase their remuneration there are several factors to consider, particularly if...
The holiday season will soon be in full swing, and while some people can't wait to get out the Christmas decorations, others dread the busyness that comes with this time of year. But fear not! Even if you're swamped at work and have a full social...
There are plenty of ways you can help make the world a brighter place this holiday season, even if you start out small. Get your family involved this year and we promise it will give this time of year a whole new meaning....
November 27th is a special day for small business owners -- it’s National Small Business Day (SBD) right across the country. It's important to business owners, yes, but it's important for consumers, too. It gives shoppers an opportunity to buy goods at local stores...
When parents see their child begin walking, or saying those first complete sentences – or, at least, partial sentences – they know they've entered the toddler years These years are filled with many joyous moments, but they can present challenges to even the most patient...
Every baby has moments of fussiness – when they need feeding, or changing, or they're just plain tired. Babies are very good at signaling distress, usually by crying. But what if you've addressed their fundamental needs (food, a clean diaper) and they're still cranky? What...