A new sibling can be an exciting event for a child, or it can be the most dreaded. For parents, there are many ways to prepare for this new addition. The babies don’t care if they get up in the middle of the night and someone else is already asleep; they need attention, love, and warmth as much as ever. Here are a few tips on how to help…
There are a few things that can make a household go from noisy and overwhelming to calm and organized. One of those things is toys. Toys can keep kids occupied for hours, which can be both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, it means that you get stuff done while they’re playing in another room or outside with something else that isn’t as loud as inside…
For parents who are looking to expand their children’s knowledge beyond what they have learned in school, homeschooling is a popular option. With the benefit of a flexible learning environment and research indicating that kids who are homeschooled have greater self-confidence. Also, greater in cognitive skills than their peers, it seems like an obvious choice for many families. However, during the process of educating your child at home, there…
Nannies are generally preferable to babysitters for a few reasons. Firstly, nannies are generally more qualified – they have experience in childcare, which is why people go to them in the first place. Secondly, they’re more flexible when it comes to activities with kids – you can tell her, “go play outside,” or “let’s bake cookies,” and she’ll know what to do. Finally, your child can develop a stronger…
As a parent, it can be hard to know the best ways to raise your children. Some advocate for strictly traditional methods while others argue that there’s no such thing as a “perfect” way to do anything. In terms of childhood development, this is generally true from a research standpoint. Studies show no significant differences between children raised by parents who are married and those whose parents are not. …
Employers can help working parents and employees in general through a few simple steps. Now, more than ever, companies that provide benefits for working parents play an important role in our society. The list of ways companies help support working parents is endless. Some companies offer flexible work hours and space to have children while on the job; others offer unlimited paid maternity or paternity leave to employees; still,…
There are many benefits to becoming involved with charitable work, especially as a family. Not only can you give back to your community, but you can change people’s lives for the better. What’s more, you can introduce the concepts of charity and volunteering to your children. Both of which can enrich their lives for many years to come. Nannies and Kids United shares a few ways you and your…
Nanny. It’s the word that stops parents in their tracks. The nanny is someone who finds herself at the center of a messy game of tug-of-war between two sets of parents, each with wildly different priorities. And when it’s time for her to leave, things can get pretty ugly. With parents thinking they own the nanny and that they can terminate at any time, it’s easy to end up…
Parenting is a great responsibility that comes with many rewards. However, just about everything can be better with some minor changes in the workplace. One of these policies is babysitters and child care providers. Parents need some new policies that allow them to continue work during their children’s daycare hours. With these policies, it may even increase productivity as parents are back doing what they do best: raising their…
There is an ever-growing problem with the shortage of quality child care and it’s not going away any time soon. There’s a huge disconnect between parents and child care providers. They need to communicate their expectations and develop a mutual understanding of what is to be expected. Parents want flexibility, reliability, affordable pricing, and easy pickup options — all of which are things that providers can easily provide if…
