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Tips for Managing the Stress of Holiday Travel
The holiday season is the busiest time of the year for long-distance travel. Flights are often overbooked and highways are overcrowded, which can add stress to the season. To keep travel worries from ruining your holiday plans, reduce your stress by planning ahead....
Could Your Family Use an Experienced Nanny or Tutor?
Having a trusted, reliable caregiver is the ideal situation for a family. But what if that caregiver could also provide tutoring for children who would benefit from it? Meet Susan! Susan has more than ten years of experience working with children of all ages from...
7 Holiday Gift Ideas for Nannies to Give to Their Families
Every year during the holiday season, we provide a list of gift ideas for families that wish to recognize their nanny or other employee in a special way. But we have also heard from nannies who are looking for ideas for holiday gifts for their families. The holiday...
7 Reasons Your Nanny Might Quit – And How You Can Prevent it
When you have a great nanny, the last thing you want to think about is them leaving. But it happens, often unexpectedly, leaving a family not only scrambling to find a replacement, but to comfort the children who may have formed a real bond with their caregiver. But...
How Parents and Nannies Can Encourage Healthy Eating Habits
We all know that kids eat what is available. Because adults usually decide what food kids will eat, it’s important to help them form healthy eating habits now to maintain a healthy weight and avoid future health problems. Small changes in the following key areas can...
How to Make Halloween Spooktacular and Safe!
It's that time of the year again, when kids transform into their favorite characters, gather sweet treats, and enjoy spooky festivities. However, it's also important to ensure that this fun-filled night is a safe one. With costumes, candy, and darkness, Halloween...
An Experienced Caregiver Ready to Help Your Family!
We all know that reliable, professional child care isn't always easy to find...until now! Dylan has more than seven years of experience working with children at local daycares, afterschool programs, and middle schools, specializing in elementary school-aged kids. "I...
Understanding Pet Care and its Impact on Your Family’s Health
The American Pet Products Association reports that two-thirds (66%) of U.S. households own a pet. Dogs are the most popular, followed by cats and freshwater fish. Not only are pets a great companion, but they can boost an owner’s health and overall well-being. Humans...
Meet Our September 2023 Nanny of the Month!
Could you use an extra hand to help with child care now that school is back in session? This fabulous caregiver would like to meet your family – introducing Sunnie! Sunnie has been with our agency a few months, and already we are hearing about how caring, gentle, and...