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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 […]
MoreIf you have decided to make the investment in time, money and energy to hire a nanny, you want to be sure to hire the best. Good news, we have been doing this for more than 35 years and we can help guide you. Here are the top traits of the best nannies out there. […]
MoreDid you know we are living in a world where the term revenge travel is a thing? We didn’t either! But the tourist industry coined the term to refer to the massive amount of travel going on now. People are out and about at record numbers as they respond to the lack of travel in […]
MoreDIRECT EXPOSURE Exposed directly to a person with symptoms or infected with COVID-19 You were in 6 feet for 15 minutes or more You were the one directly exposed to the person with symptoms or infected INDIRECT EXPOSURE In close contact with a person who is not ill but was exposed to a person with […]
MoreAs we are happily spending days ending a school year and dreaming of fun playful days, some parents and caregivers feel pressure to set up a schedule of activities that will get a child ready for the next school year. This is a huge pressure especially on parents who have kids entering into kindergarten next […]
MoreAs the school year closes and schedules change for the summer, there can be a ramp up of sibling tension in the home. If you find that your kiddos are often competing, fighting and having some issues playing together, know that you are not alone. ALL kids will quarrel with their siblings. It is actually […]
MoreRecently, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) along with the American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) updated their recommended milestones of development for children. This is the first update since the markers were introduced in 2004. Learn the Signs. Act Early. The program called Learn the Signs. Act Early. was developed to help create comprehensive screening […]
MoreNaps are important for so many reasons. Important physical and brain development occurs while kids sleep. There are very few children who get the required amount of sleep in one stretch over night until they are at least 3 and some kids really need to nap until kindergarten. Naps also help busy children relax and […]
MoreTemperament refers to the way that a child responds to the world. It can be used to describe their general mood and activity level. It is the way they handle emotions and regulate behavior. Often temperament is described in kids as a child is “dramatic” or “easy going”. Understanding a child’s basic temperament makes it […]
MoreThe countdown began, the champagne flowed. We are optimistic and hopeful for a shiny new year! We made resolutions, and then sometime end of January, beginning of February we forget, get discouraged, or just plain give up. Let’s give each other a break this year! It’s been rough. Let’s think about a few resolutions that […]
MoreHilton Denver City Center Denver, CO March 20-22, 2026 INA’s annual conference brings together childcare professionals to network, learn, and advance the highest standards in professional in-home care. Click here to learn more. Questions? Contact Conference Committee conference@nanny.org
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