Recently, we said goodbye to our beloved daycare. Due to reasons beyond their control, our daycare had to close permanently. I am still in shock, still saddened that my daughter, Ilse, will no longer spend time with the friends...
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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...
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,...
The nanny, daycare, and preschool hunts are intense no matter which part of the city you live. It is so overwhelming at times that you begin to prematurely stress about what the kindergarten admissions process will bring (and don't even get...
Getting started on the search for a nanny or a family with whom you'll share a nanny is no small feat. Once you get past that hurdle (here's what you need to know), you're faced with screening prospective candidates...
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...
As I begin my research into preschools for my two year old daughter, Ilse (yes, I am planning ahead), I am reminded of the research I did when I was finding daycare for her. I spent seven months looking for the...
Figuring out who will take care of your little one while you're at work is no easy task, and the complexities of living in a dynamic city like San Francisco seem to make it harder. We've shared our favorite...
When I was thirteen weeks pregnant with my first child, I put my fetus's "name" on the waitlists of four daycare centers near our home. I recently received a call from one of them telling me that they had...
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...
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