It's that time once again, time to focus on a brand new year and put away the holiday decorations. Tempting though it may be to pop everything into bags and boxes quickly and worry about the tangled lights next year, there truly is a better...
Now that 2021 is in the rear view mirror, many folks have taken a deep breath and committed to healthier lifestyle and dietary choices in 2022. One of the best ways to accomplish that is by changing your eating habits and instituting a new approach...
As vacation winds down and life gears back up, you may find your children sometimes resist adopting a firm schedule again. Whether you're dealing with a 10-year-old or a teenager (or both!) these strategies go a long way toward readying them for the busy months...
If you've tried and failed before to set goals for life improvement come New Year's Day, you are not alone. This year, why not set new goals and devise a strategy for success? ...
By the time New Year's Day 2022 rolls around, many parents are ready to say bye to holiday mode and welcome more structure in their family's life. Your nanny is a valuable resource when it comes to organizing and setting in motion that renewed structure....
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...