Today's post was written by our friend Quoida Lauzon, RN. Quoida has worked in the healthcare industry for the past nine years, from military installations to local clinics. She's a licensed RN in the state of NY with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. She is...
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What Chores Can Kids Help With Around the House?
With the cold weather finally settling in, sometimes it's just too cold to get the kids outside. So if you've got restless little ones and need some productive ideas, give yourself a break and put the kids to work! What chores can kids help with around the house? Dr....
What are Your New Year’s Eve Plans?
Making big plans for New Year's Eve? Whether you want a night out on the town or you're hosting your own bash, we are here to help! Go ahead and stay out past midnight, we've got you covered. Our babysitters are experienced, professional caregivers who have been...
Real Trees vs. Fake Trees: Reviving the Argument
Six years ago we posted about a debate between our Director Melissa and our Assistant Director Debra about whether it's better to get a real Christmas tree or a fake one. With the holidays just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to revisit that post and see...
How Kids Can Help with Thanksgiving Dinner
Making a big Thanksgiving dinner can be a daunting task - certain items need to be monitored, and timing needs to be calculated and watched. It becomes even more difficult if you have kids running around distracting you. So put them to work! There are many ways kids...
Halloween Safety Tips for Parents and Nannies
It's that spooky time of year again, and if your kids are anything like ours, they've been excited for Halloween since...well, probably since last year's candy supply petered out. And while Halloween is certainly meant for wild, sugar-crazed fun, we have to be a bit...
Social Media Safety for Teens
Every day it seems there's another news story about the dangers of social media when it comes to children and teens. But other than just telling your teen that "social media is dangerous," what practical advice can be given? We found some helpful information about...
Technology to Help with Family Travel
Lots of families travel during the summer, and while there are always the hassles of dealing with airports, schedules, and making sure your home is safe while you're away, luckily there are things available to help you manage your summer travels. Here are a couple of...