Childcare

Thinking about Childcare? Here’s what you need to know in 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA-iOOuNEA8&feature=emb_logo Parents are having to make tough choices about finding child care for their children. In some cases, they feel that they need to sacrifice cost for safety, especially during...

Editor's note: We're happy to have Joe Wiseman, Director of Learning for C5 Children’s School, guest posting for us today.  You may be wondering about the best time to move your child into a program that helps prepare his or her...

This post is sponsored, but the opinions are 100% our own. I distinctly remember thinking when I was pregnant that I wished I could find an in-home daycare nearby. That arrangement would have hit the sweet spot between a nanny...

It was after nap time, and my 23-month-old kept repeating “mar mar” (markers) while heading to where the markers were kept, high on the shelf. With no forthcoming response from me, he proceeded to flip over a nearby basket...

Paying your nanny on paper is best for everyone involved. Not only can it benefit your nanny, but you can save money by paying legally. How Are Things Different This Year With the Coronavirus? The two COVID-19 acts, Families First Act and CARES Act,...

One time, someone from a car yelled out to me, "You're going to rip off her arm!" as I crossed the street with my kids. From their two-second scan of the situation, it looked like I was dragging my...

Our family kicked off in 2022 with both our daughters going to school. It was a particular time for our family, as Alice began preschool at her sister's preschool alma mater. Her first day was a homecoming for us (even with...

As a mom, you may often feel like you’re flying solo…and blindfolded…through a hurricane. But parenting works best as a team sport, and a skilled, responsible nanny can be both a huge asset to you and a loving companion...

I am scheduled to go back to work when the shelter in place order lifts, but should I enroll my daughters in daycare? It's a scary thing to think about right now. At the beginning of my maternity leave, I...

Getting bites on your nanny search is exciting. You've gotten past the daunting task of getting started, and you're one step closer to finalizing your childcare plans for your return to work. Before you can reach the finish line,...