Did you know that educational toys for infants and toddlers provide benefits to the child in terms of language acquisition, cognitive development, and motor skills? If you’re wondering what the best toys are, this blog post will tell you everything from age recommendations to learning styles. You’ll also find out the “try before you buy” idea. Have fun learning! When buying a toy for your infant or toddler, it’s…
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…
A lot of people show interest in the child care industry and want to get a job working in this business, but they often don’t know-how. If you are looking for tips on how to break into this industry, continue reading. Firstly, you’ll need to find the right type of employer. Keep in mind that many child care centers now require employees to have a degree in early childhood…
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably already seen the “Back to School” ads flood your Facebook feed with various goodies and advice. These tips are meant to help ease the transition from old school back to a new school while keeping your sanity intact. Follow these tips and keep yourself, your kids, and their schedules happy this fall! The first day of school is always exciting and nerve-racking in…
It’s good for a parent to stay connected with their child cause that’s how you built up a bond with them. And what can be better than getting involved with them by playing together or cooking together? It’s fun. And more importantly, it’s educational. You can make special memories with your kid! Here are some activities and cooking for kids which you can share with them. Clothes Designing Have…
If you are a working parent, chances are you have found yourself scrambling to find appropriate child care for your children when school is in session. If it’s not available in your neighborhood, the quality of both the care and the service may be questionable. However, this needn’t be your fate! Read on for six practical solutions that will help ease your child-care woes. 6 Practical Solutions for before…
As a parent, you would never want a nanny or babysitter to leave you. In that case, you need to keep up with your nanny as firmly as possible. You need to offer them a gift as a gesture of thanks for their services. If you are unsure as to what gift to choose, consider the long hours that they had just done for your family. Gift ideas like…
Maintaining a happy staff during the holiday season is a tall order. With busy work schedules, parties, and family obligations to juggle, it’s easy for morale to suffer. But these tips will help you keep your employees from feeling too much burnout this year! Seek Out Fun Holiday Activities No matter what kind of work your team does, spending time together on a fun holiday project will help to…
