Mom guilt. Nearly every mother will experience some kind of mom guilt in her lifetime. Most of the time, however, we have nothing to feel guilty about. I am a mom and often feel mom guilt. While the pressures society puts on us aren’t our fault, the way we react to them is in our control. Let’s do a little exploring of what mom guilt is and how to…
If there’s one thing my five-year-old son and I have in common, it’s the doctor getting onto us about our weight. Not in the way you’re probably thinking; my son is small for his age. I think? At least that’s what the computer keeps telling the doctor, and the doctor keeps telling me. My son, the picky eater was a giant newborn, big enough to throw him into a…
Sending a child to a childcare facility can be a lifesaver for working parents. These parents want to make sure that their children remain safe. However, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are more concerned, and childcare centers have more regulations. There have been suggestions from the CDC, NAEYC, and local authorities regarding protocols that should be put into place. CDC Suggestions The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)…
Working remotely is a big change for many, especially for parents who have toddlers or babies. From managing naptime and meals while juggling your job responsibilities, it can be hard to find a system that works. Luckily, there are a few strategies and products that can help make your life a bit easier, such as buying a new mini crib to keep your baby close. Use this article as…
Are you interested in finding work to pay your way through college? A job that is flexible enough to fit your fluctuating class schedules and allow you blocks of time off needed for homework and preparing for exams? For our potential college nannies and sitters, the solution we have is right for you. You are probably thinking there is nothing out there that can be such a dream job….
I bet when you started thinking about hiring a nanny, you thought the most challenging part would be finding the perfect candidate. But now that you have found your real-life Mary Poppins, you are going to hit reality. You need to set up payroll to make sure that you are in compliance with all the state and federal tax legislation. To start, you have to get a federal Employer…
Are you looking to earn extra money taking care of the kids in your neighbourhood when their parents can’t be with them? Do you want to present yourself as a professional babysitter who can be trusted? Do you need to stand apart from the rest of the students trying to find work as babysitters in your local community? Specialized babysitter classes might just be your answer to earn extra…
The Babysitter Club book series has been around for a few decades. Many girls reading them now are shocked to learn that their mothers also read them as children. I read them myself. However, with more than 200 books, I would imagine most people have not read them all. There is even a new Netflix series. Ann M. Martin was credited with writing them all, but ghostwriters helped her…
If there is one thing that is to be known about children, it is that caring for them can be a real challenge at times. This is a given in almost all cases. From food to safety, and pretty much everything in between, there is a long list of things involved in childcare. While the average case of parenting might be challenging enough, it can be tough in…
So, How Much Should You Pay Your Babysitter? Most parents at some point during their child’s life are going to need to pay for the services of a babysitter or other childcare provider to look after their child. We all need a break from time to time and the importance of getting out and spending quality time with your partner or with friends cannot be underestimated. A recent survey…
