Weekend Activities for October 22nd-23rd, 2016

Mr. Popper’s Penguins: Created for family audiences, this book adaption has catchy songs and plenty of puppet penguins. This musical has been called “terrific fun,” “heartwarming,” and “hits all the right child-friendly notes.” Playing until October 30th, 2016 at theContinue Reading…

Weekend Activities for October 15th-16th, 2016

This weekend’s festivities around the city include sensory activities, homemade food fare, local produce, and a chance to build your own scarecrow for Halloween. Pre-K Science Explorers: Five Senses: Designed for pre-school children and their caregivers, these sessions will beContinue Reading…

Neighborhood Nanny

Our Nannies Know New York City There are numerous reasons why parents should look into hiring a nanny that is familiar with their neighborhood or community, especially in a hectic city like New York. In today’s day and age, peopleContinue Reading…

Raising Grounded Children

Raising grounded children can seem like a daunting task for busy parents. Somehow, we’ve made it to the end of the year, when every parent looks back on the last twelve months and asks him or herself: How did IContinue Reading…

Finding a Nanny after Maternity Leave

With U.S. parental leave in the state it is, the question of what to do about childcare when maternity leave ends is one that many new moms face, oftentimes sooner than they’d like. Because finding appropriate childcare is a processContinue Reading…

Holiday Travel Made Easier

During the holiday season, many families choose to visit faraway relatives or take extended vacations at ski resorts or in warmer climates. However, when you have young children, planning and embarking upon these trips can cause a great deal ofContinue Reading…

Caring for Children with Special Needs

More and more frequently, parents are seeking nannies who are adept in caring for and bonding with children who have special needs, ranging from conditions such as Down syndrome and autism to behavioral disorders like ADD or ADHD. In honorContinue Reading…

No More Picky Eaters?

In the past few years in the United States, our eating habits have taken center stage. Michelle Obama has made ending childhood obesity her mission as First Lady; millennials have long been known as “the foodie generation.” We see trendContinue Reading…

Finding a Good Nanny: 10 Things to Consider

Finding a good nanny can seem intimidating to those inexperienced with the process. A nanny works closely with the family to help raise and nurture children, and the best nannies arguably become part of the family themselves. This puts aContinue Reading…