Mornings are getting brisker, sweaters are out in the stores, and your kids are getting restless. Back-to-school season is here, and with it comes new friends, new routines, and new challenges for families. It’s easy to jump into the firstContinue Reading…
Parents tend to hear conflicting viewpoints when it comes to introducing children to technology. What is the appropriate age to do so? What kind of restrictions should you set, without stifling your children’s exposure to technology or encouraging them toContinue Reading…
Modern forms of technology have proved spectacular in bringing together people from around the world that were unable to communicate before. With that, we find ourselves with new knowledge readily accessible as long as a decent Wi-Fi connection is present.Continue Reading…
Children are infamous for their insatiable amount of energy and high level of enthusiasm, but sometimes it becomes necessary to find methods to calm them down when they are at these peak levels. Parents can find themselves at a crossroads,Continue Reading…
Often times stay-at-home parents are unsure whether they should hire a part-time nanny or mother’s helper. Their friends and/or family might consider it an unnecessary expense. However, an extra pair of hands can be a great asset to the household,Continue Reading…
Hearing the dreaded words of “Mommy/Daddy, I don’t feel so good” is enough to strike fear into any parent’s heart. Whatever the ailment, (a cold, stomach virus, flu, or other), you’re going to spend some time worrying about responsibilities atContinue Reading…
The end of the year is often viewed as an opportunity for individuals to set resolutions that assist with self-improvement in the new year. These goals are often tied to developing healthier eating habits, exercising more, and spending more timeContinue Reading…
Thanksgiving is a time for the whole family to get together and give thanks for what they have. Even the youngest participants can feel left out if they don’t have anything to do to assist. Involving your children in planningContinue Reading…
A guest blog by Tara Zoumer, a nanny placed by The Nanny Authority N-O, no, no! When kids learn to flex their first taste of power and independence by asserting a powerful “no,” it can rattle even the calmest ofContinue Reading…
The term “sharenting” has been used to describe parents that overshare on Facebook and other social media outlets. Most parents have been guilty of it at one point or another. Social media is a great opportunity to stay in touchContinue Reading…
As with many things in life, it’s important to set goals and boundaries from a young age. The money expectations that you set for your children from an early age could help them develop the requisite financial skills and toolsContinue Reading…
Every parent wants to raise their children in a way that prepares them to live fulfilled and productive lives, as that is the true barometer of success. While there isn’t a specific set of guidelines that parents can adhere toContinue Reading…
Parenting is not an exact science, and often comes down to trial and error. This applies to even second and third-time parents because what worked for your first child might not work for your second or third. Below are theContinue Reading…
Raising a confident child is a great way to help prepare him or her for navigating teenage years to adulthood. A lack of confidence, or a reluctance to try new and challenging things, can hold them back later in life.Continue Reading…
Welcoming a baby into the household is an exciting time for any family, but the days afterward can be a stressful period as the parents and siblings, if there are any, adjust. When you’re dropping by to see a brand-newContinue Reading…
Traveling can be a stressful time for any family, but especially for children. Newborns and toddlers often thrive on routine in their early years and can feel unsettled and become cranky at the disruptions that occur. Read on for moreContinue Reading…
Holiday stress can be triggered by a multitude of things including interacting with toxic relatives, thinking about everything that has changed or remained the same in your life, and being bogged down by a seasonal cold or flu. It’s importantContinue Reading…
In today’s evolving world, families are consistently searching for opportunities to help them obtain a better professional and family life balance. One of the ways that parents attempt to achieve this equilibrium is the usage of technology in their day-to-dayContinue Reading…
Gratitude can be a difficult concept to teach your little ones but it is also considered to be one of the most fundamental traits a person can possess. Going beyond manners, gratitude helps children live happier, more satisfied lives andContinue Reading…
Cold weather can often prevent children from leaving the warm comforts of their home and engaging in outdoor-related activities and pursuits. Due to the frosty temperatures, parents begin to worry about their child playing outside and possibly getting sick. However,Continue Reading…
In today’s digital world, it is becoming increasingly harder to minimize the stream of information to children. There’s no shortage of ways for them to hear about current events, often leading to misinformation, confusion, and details that might not beContinue Reading…
We can all agree that a lot of undue pressure is put upon working parents. However, there is one commonly cited parenting pressure that science backs up: the importance of family dinners. Sitting down and eating together as a familyContinue Reading…
Before finding a nanny, parents will often make a checklist of nanny duties and responsibilities, as well as qualities they would like their ideal candidate to have. However, one thing that tends to go unnoticed is a nanny’s ability toContinue Reading…
The winter holidays have officially arrived! For parents, this can mean a potent combination of excitement, happiness, anxiety, and stress. With the kids home from school, and in some cases, housebound due to winter weather, you may find yourselves battlingContinue Reading…
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…
At its core, Thanksgiving is a holiday about bounty—bountiful gratitude, bountiful family, and bountiful food. However, it can also be a stressful time, especially for parents who are hosting extended family. Parental stress often affects kids, and some may actContinue Reading…
Halloween is almost here, and you’re no doubt thinking about how best to keep the children safe while trick-or-treating on Saturday. It’s an important thing to consider, but not necessarily for the reasons you’d assume. Although of course it’s importantContinue Reading…
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…
By now, the school year is in full swing and the weeks are flying by. We’re already one week into October, which means Halloween is just around the corner! If you haven’t had time to buy or make the perfectContinue Reading…
We’ve all been there—school starts up again, and suddenly the intricacies of your children’s experiences are lost to you. They come home from school, you ask them how their days went, and all they say is a nondescript “fine,” “okay,”Continue Reading…