100 Tips for Nannies and Families

You are divorced.  Your divorce was, as most divorces are, unpleasant at best.  However, your two children should not feel stuck in the middle between you and your former spouse.  Your job as a parent, now and always, is to ensure that you are guiding your children toward a happy, healthy, productive adulthood; emotionally scarring [...]

You babysit a family of two kids every afternoon from the time the kids get out of school to the time the parents get home from work.  Among your responsibilities as a babysitter, you are to help the kids with their homework.  Here are a few tips to help you accomplish that task.

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Summer heat can be a danger to even the heartiest among us, but babies are particularly vulnerable to heat because their little bodies have not yet learned to perspire effectively.  Here are a few tips to help you baby stay cool this summer.
1.      Stay indoors during the hottest hours of the day, typically 10:00 a.m. [...]

Few things are as exciting as watching your baby take his or her first steps.  In this article, we will cover the basics of baby’s first steps so as to prepare you for this major milestone for your baby.
Classic Precursors
Prior to baby’s first steps, you will see baby trying to pull him-/herself up.  Once that [...]

You are a teenager looking for a job.  Or maybe you are a stay-at-home mom looking to supplement your family’s income.  Or maybe you are a mature individual who loves kids and is looking for fun activities on which to spend some time.  For these and myriad other reasons, people choose to become babysitters.  What [...]

We all know that newborn babies need colostrum, which is found in breast milk only right before and for a short period after babies are born.  As babies’ immune and digestive systems mature, colostrum gives way to other forms of nutrition needed by babies.  But did you know that your child’s nutritional needs change constantly, [...]

You are a safety-conscious family.  You have first aid kits throughout your home.  You have childproof locks on all doors, windows, and cabinetry.  Hazardous substances (i.e., bleach) are kept under lock and key, safely out of your child’s reach.  How do you communicate your stance on safety to your child’s babysitter or nanny?
1.      Show the [...]

Your child is struggling in one or more subjects in school.  The teacher has recommended that you hire a tutor for your child.  However, your child has told you that he doesn’t want a tutor.  What should you do?
1.      Ask your child why he doesn’t want a tutor.  Perhaps he thinks other children will think [...]

You missed your kids’ stage play, said something in the heat of the moment that you now regret, or perhaps minimized their feelings in a dismissive manner.  You want to apologize, but you’re concerned that apologizing will diminish your authority or weaken your parental role.  What should you do?
First, let’s acknowledge that we, as parents, [...]

Birth order psychology has been a recognized field of study for decades.  While many variables can affect human psychological development, birth order psychology suggests that first-born children are more likely than their younger siblings to be:
Left-brained (more logical, less creative in thought processes)
Organized
Responsible for themselves and others (and to value being right and being in [...]