100 Tips for Nannies and Families

You have three children.  It is a given that all of them are special to you, each in their own unique way.  Or is it?  Do your children know that you love them for their own unique natures?  Or do your children feel grouped in “the children” . . . not being (or valued for [...]

Whether you’re going on a date night with your spouse or you’re returning to work after staying home with your little one for some period of time, you may find your child is crying and acting unwilling to let you go.  How do you help your child through this separation anxiety?�
1. Choose a babysitter that [...]

Finding the right babysitter for your child is tricky enough without adding special considerations into the mix.  Once you’ve found the right babysitter for your special needs child, though, what special-needs-specific information do you need to communicate to the babysitter to help her relate with your child and keep your child safe?  A brief list [...]

For many families, pets are people too.  Pets love unconditionally, just as your toddler does.  They depend on you for your care, just as your toddler does.  They need to be supervised, praised and redirected by you in order to behave in the way that is consistent with your family’s expectations . . . just [...]

There are advantages and disadvantages to using family members and friends as babysitters.  Each situation is unique and must be evaluated individually.  Below are the advantages and disadvantages that you should consider when deciding whether to use family members and friends as babysitters.
Advantages

No need to spend time interviewing babysitting candidates
No need to spend time and [...]

Childproofing your home can be a complex and detail-oriented task.  There are so many things that children can get into!  Where do you begin?�
1. Sharp edges, pointed corners, etc. that are within your child’s reach should be removed or buffered. These edges and corners can be found on coffee tables, oscillating fans, dining room chairs, [...]

Hiring a babysitter can be a confusing task.  There are so many things to consider as you face the task of selecting someone to care for your children in your absence, and you want to find the perfect fit between the babysitter and your family.  Here are some of the most important things for you [...]

Do you find yourself struggling to find time for yourself and husband?  You know, before long work hours and three kids drained you of energy and made you more of a worker bee than a sexual being.�
Or how about those romantic weekend get-aways, just the two of you?  Romantic gestures from your spouse always made [...]

A mom-to-be has a lot on her mind as she prepares for the birth of her baby.  As she considers nursery colors, researches pediatricians, and shops for diapers and onesies, she should also add “finding the right babysitter” to her checklist.
A babysitter provides definite benefits over other childcare options.  Listed below are a few of [...]

An important developmental step for every child is potty training.  Most children begin using the toilet as toddlers, usually between 18 months and 3 years old.   (Note:  It usually takes a little longer to potty train boys than girls.  Boys, on average, can be successfully potty trained in 12 weeks.  Girls, on average, can be [...]