In this article, we offer a roundup of subjects you should tackle when it's time for your nanny's annual performance review. If you are professional and pleasant, and give your nanny their turn to raise ideas and concerns, both of you should sail through this...
If you are hiring a nanny and are wondering what you should offer on top of compensation, you've come to the right post! Here are some of the most important benefits you can include in the contract of this vital new employee....
What is a child safety kit? Let us explain. A safety kit contains the following information, all of which helps identify missing children when, or, more accurately if, they are found. ...
Is there anything better than curling up on a Sunday afternoon with a cup of tea and a good book? Losing yourself in a fantasy novel or catching up with your favorite fiction writer is a great first step for fostering a love of books...
Hiring a nanny is a big decision. Is there a perfect time to make that decision? Like so many things in life, the answer is – it depends on a lot of variables....
Are you looking for something fun to do with your children when you have a day that’s not jam packed with activities? Something that gets them outside in the fresh air and stokes their imagination and love of pretend worlds? A fairy garden in the...
If your nanny has been with you for a while, you've no doubt realized that this person is part of the family – loving, kind, trustworthy and invested in your children’s lives. A nanny is an expert in child care, but they are often skilled...
Many children adapt beautifully to this method of learning. However, for parents, it is not as simple as deciding to pull a child from a traditional, brick and mortar building and teaching them at home. Many factors must be considered before plunging into homeschooling, so...
Bullying is a hot topic in our culture right now, and for good reason; unfortunately, it is still happening far too often in every part of this country, and parents sometimes feel helpless when it comes to discussing this behavior with their children. In this...
Remember when you imagined that your house would always be a well-ordered, tidy place that would look like it could be featured in your favorite lifestyle magazine? It seems so naive now, doesn't it, thinking that the arrival of children wouldn't change how neat and...