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The Best and Easiest Platforms for Conducting Video Nanny Interviews

April 28, 2014

The best nanny candidate for a family might not be in your neighborhood, or even in your state or country. This means she might not be the best match, right? Wrong. In this digital age, technology allows you to expand … Continue reading

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Toddler Time: Top Books Your Little One Will Love

April 23, 2014

Whether it’s a bedtime story or an afternoon reading session, reading to your toddler provides an opportunity to bond, nurture and educate. According to Mark Wright, center director for The Tutoring Center in Houston, reading to toddlers is critical for … Continue reading

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Curing the Night Owl: Uncovering Sleep Issues Your Child May Be Struggling With

April 21, 2014

If your child is up all hours of the night and unwilling to lay down and catch up on her beauty sleep, it’s time to find a cure for your night owl. Although babies will often wake every three to … Continue reading

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How to Work with Mom and Dad to Establish Consistency

March 3, 2014

It’s bound to happen. As the nanny, you tell the kids “no” when they want candy before dinner, but as soon as mom or dad gets home, they divulge the children in your care with sugary sweets, ultimately spoiling their … Continue reading

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The Middle Child Syndrome: Recognizing Your Child’s Unique Needs

February 26, 2014

Stuck in the shuffle of older and younger siblings, middle children are often labeled as lost. The common stereotypes about middle children and the famously-dubbed ‘middle child syndrome’ don’t always apply to every child born in the middle of the … Continue reading

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From Icky to Yummy: Teaching Children Food Appreciation

February 24, 2014

If you hear a chorus of “yuck” and “eww” when setting food on the table for meals, it’s likely your child is not looking forward to the healthy meal you have prepared. Once they have been exposed to processed foods, … Continue reading

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Is My Baby Normal? Evaluating Your 12-Month Old’s Development

February 19, 2014

It’s refreshing to see your one-year old babble, crawl or even walk while going about her day, but it’s also normal for parents to question if their child is developing as she should. Should she be talking more? Is she … Continue reading

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Yes or No? When to Indulge Your Kids and When to Tighten the Reins

February 17, 2014

“Indulge” has become a dirty word in parenting. It’s said that when we indulge our children, we’re spoiling them, effectively undermining our other parenting efforts and interventions. However, reverting from a constant “no” to a “yes” every now and then … Continue reading

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Parenting Fail: Regaining the Trust of Your Children

February 12, 2014

Unfortunately, at some point, your children will realize that you are human and that you make mistakes. Even worse, though, is when they experience a breach of trust. Maybe your child witnesses you telling a lie, stealing the last cookie … Continue reading

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Talking to Your Teen About the Pressure to be Thin

February 10, 2014

It’s a common theme in society. Female models on television are thin and toned. Movie stars walking the red carpet are embraced as stick figures. Media messages continue to portray the perfect body as a size 0. Teenagers, especially, are … Continue reading

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