Busy families with hectic schedules have gotten away from the typical family dinner time that many of us remember as children. Although it can be difficult to schedule family dinners, children shouldn’t be left to eat on their own all the time. At least one parent should be present during one meal, hopefully every day. [...]

Roller skating has been a favorite pastime for generations of American kids; though the popularity of skating rinks peaked in the 1970′s and 1990′s, there are still hundreds across the country. These rinks are often one of the childhood institutions of a community; here are ten of the reasons why kids keep coming back. Physically [...]

You are on the hunt for that perfect nanny job and your resume is the foot in the door to a possible lasting and beneficial relationship with a family. Nannies should have their resume dusted off and updated often and don’t forget these important 7 resume sections: Name and Contact Info: Believe it or not, [...]

Having trouble finding something for your crafty children to do without breaking the bank? Want to save money and allow your children to express their artistic side? Well, worry no more. Here are ten fun, easy craft projects that use things you already have around the house. Pen holder – Any tall, thin container can [...]

Popcorn is one of those foods that have the ability to pull people from all corners of a house when they catch a whiff of it popping. The tantalizing smell is undeniable and spreads throughout a room quickly, and the fact that you can make it salty or sweet makes it one of those treats [...]

You want to dress your child in quality clothing, but you don’t want to break the bank doing it. Children grow out of their clothes so fast that half the time they don’t even have a chance to get stained or torn. You have piles of outgrown clothing lying around and you need something for [...]

Stressful situations can arise when working in someone else’s home. Here are ten potential fights, which may happen, between nannies and moms. Discipline – Spanking? Time out? Consequences? Discipline is a topic, which must be discussed with nannies in great detail. A nanny must understand what is expected of her when reprimanding a child. Parents [...]

Being a nanny is more than just caring for a family’s children. Here are 10 reasons, which may give you an idea as to why being a nanny is more than just a job. Interaction with children – Children will spend most of their day with the nanny. Nannies have the opportunity to give them [...]

What may have started out as a good relationship with a nanny doesn’t always end that way. There may be issues that develop after the initial hire that you didn’t expect from this person. Sometimes, things can change over time, and the nanny who was formerly a trusted part of the household, no longer garners [...]

Parents want their nannies to enjoy their job. Here are 10 ideas of things that parents can do to care for their nanny. Treat her with respect – Never talk down to her, speak to her in the manner in which you want to be spoken to. Respect her privacy in personal phone calls, her [...]