Guest Post By: Maria Jose Meneses As children we were told that reading is important, and many of us are among the millions of library users, audible subscribers, and bookstore shoppers. But exactly why is it important and how do we convince kids of its inherent value? Well, like most things, there’s a fiscal angle […]
It’s safe to say that the world has changed in ways that no one could have anticipated . As we’re all continuously adjusting and adapting, it might seem as though traveling should be the last thing on our minds, especially as a family. But travel is opening up slowly but surely and it’s a great […]
Introducing American Sign Language to your Child Kris SmookeOwner/Instructor Tiny Hands LearningCharlotte, NC Where to Start?Whether your baby is one day old or one year old using sign language with them will jump-start their communication and language skills (and make life a little easier on you). The simplest way to start is one sign at […]
5 Ways to Teach your Toddler to Love Learning (& Why It’s Important) Teaching toddlers is somewhat of a hidden mystery. Of course, we have Pinterest (thank goodness for Pinterest!), but it doesn’t really tell us the timeline to teach certain skills or always the why behind it. We want learning and crafts to be […]
The Nanny League’s Top 10 Favorite Things of 2020 (in no particular order) 1. Favorite Children’s Book Gross Foods! As a fellow entrepreneur, I have to say that this book speaks to my soul! Hayes Drumwright is not only a father of five children but a successful entrepreneur himself, and he wanted to create a […]
5 things you can do to cope with COVID Back to School and Bad Behavior Let’s face it, this is a stressful time for everyone. Unfortunately, when we’re stressed, our kids are stressed, and often that stress will show up as behavior that is less than lovable (more on that in a moment). With the […]
Baby Proofing Your Home: Protect Your Baby and Your Home at the Same Time August 26th by Julia Weaver of Redfin Baby proofing your home is hardly a one-time event. As your child grows, so do potential hazards they’ll face and opportunities for your child to dirty and destroy your home that you just spent what felt […]
IS IT SAFE FOR MY CHILD TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL? This is the question on every parent’s mind right now. And with so many varying opinions flooding the internet, it has become a challenge for parents to listen to their own inner voice: What is best for my child? Is it safe for my […]
A safe and affordable solution for your in-home childcare needs Do you no longer have in-home childcare set up since the suspension of visas for Au Pairs last month? Consider hiring a Nanny Share with a fellow friend or neighbor in your community! What is a Nanny Share, you ask? Typically, nanny shares consist of […]
Image via Unsplash How to Entertain the Kids When They Are Tired of Being Inside By contributor: Carrie Spencer Finding entertaining indoor activities for your youngsters can be challenging, especially if you want those activities to be beneficial. We did some digging for activities that are both fun and worthwhile so your kids are not […]