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June 2, 2023

Making a Splash Safely: Your Ultimate Guide to Child Water Safety

Most kids we know are part fish in the summer. Kids of all ages love the water. And whether you are enjoying your own pool, a community club, the beach or nearby lake, being safe around the water is job number one for adults when swimming with kids. Here are some friendly reminders. Assign each […]

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May 3, 2023

Decoding the Middle School and Teenage Minds: Navigating These Developmental Years

While most families who hire nannies have children who are younger, many times nannies are caring for older kids home in the summer on school break. Let’s take a few minutes to review developmentally the needs of these kids. Changing in Many Ways From ages 8-12 years, kids are really changing. They start to develop […]

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April 1, 2023

Celebrating Earth Month Thru Actions

Earth Day is April 22nd and we could not be more excited to celebrate mother earth with a bunch of ideas that you can use to drive home the message that we must protect our planet. Earth Day started in 1970 and has continued to grow ever since. Originally aimed at getting college students involved […]

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March 1, 2023

Searching for the Nanny of Your Dreams

Imagine you come home from work to your 3 kids are completing homework, dinner is on the stove, the house is on order and everyone is happy to see you. So much better than running to a day care and hoping to get there before 6, driving thru someplace for dinner and a whole host […]

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February 4, 2023

Love Languages of Kids

In February we turn to thoughts of love. So this is a great month to talk about love languages. All people have ways that they give and receive love. The way that you feel loved and appreciated is your love language. Some kids can hear the words “I love you” thousands of times, but until […]

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January 1, 2023

For Families – New Year, New Ideas

7 Things to do NOW that will make it a HAPPY new year We now have to admit it is “after the holidays”. You know this is the phrase we utter each fall as we don’t have time for tasks, we will do it after the holidays. The time is now here. So what are […]

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December 1, 2022

Gifts for Kids Who Have Everything

By now, you likely have shopped for your own kids and are ready for that part of the holidays. However, there are all those kids in your life that you may not know as well, friends, nieces/nephews, school mates. Do you need a few ideas? We got them! (pss…. These make great ideas for your […]

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November 1, 2022

Holiday Hacks for Working Parents – 8 Great Ideas

It’s so hard- this season is supposed to be fun and joyful but often we feel overwhelmed with long to do lists and never ending stress. Let’s think of some simple ways to make things easier so you can spend more time with the kids enjoying the magic of the holidays! Quick Catering  If there […]

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October 1, 2022

Cost/Reward of Having a Nanny

Having a nanny join your family means you will have security and peace of mind knowing that your nanny will care for your child with love and affection. It is an amazing thing to know that you do not have to race to pick up from a center, that your child has one on one […]

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September 2, 2022

Job Burnout – Nannies, Too?

It happens to all of us at some point. There is a feeling that overtakes us. The sparkle is missing. We are feeling less than inspired. Often times we feel as though we are going thru the motions and yearn for a time of rest. Different for Different Folks Burnout looks different for every person […]

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Events

Join US – Learn and Have Fun

Stand up for quality in-home childcare across the globe. International Nanny Association Annual Conference May 4 – 7, 2023 Orlando, Florida Doubletree by Hilton, Orlando at SeaWorld For more info Click on INA Conference website!

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Camp@Home Sample Day

Camp@Home is an exciting summer program with a different “Around the World” theme each week. Each day will include a craft and a mix of physical and imaginative activities. We are excited to bring camp to your house! Weekly Themes: California Coast Summer Camp Roundup Desert Digs Swiss Alps Hiking & Nature Sydney Outer Space […]

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