Find the Best Nanny Blog - Au Pairs, Nannies, Babysitters

top-left top-right
Debbies Blog Header

Debbie Hip

Debbie Hipp
Debbie Hipp worked with TLC for Kids, St. Louis' premiere nanny agency since 2000. Debbie held in depth orientations covering topics such as interviewing, reference checking, payroll and taxes, and background checks. Debbie is the mother of three young children. She has a undergraduate degree in Marketing and a Masters in Business and Administration. She is very excited to be working with findthebestnanny.com

RSS

Category Archives: Behavior

Spanking…yes or no.

 There has been a lot of media coverage lately about the great spanking debate.  Should spanking be used as a form of discipline?  Do you spank your kids?  What if a nanny works in a spanking household?  Should she spank the … Continue reading

Posted in Behavior, Parenting, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Dealing with Separation Anxiety

Most people connect separation anxiety with infants.  However, it is normal for kids to experience separation anxiety throughout different times in their lives.  It can occur again at 3-4 years old, 5-7 and again from 11-14.  The older ages correspond with … Continue reading

Posted in Behavior, Child health and safety, School | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Are we praising kids too much?

When looking for a babysitter you want to find someone who shares your parenting style and technique.  Often times I have parents who say they want their kids to hear positive praise throughout the day. This has become a hot … Continue reading

Posted in Behavior, Hiring a nanny or babysitter, Parenting, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Raising a Boy

As some of you know I’m the mother of three beautiful kids. Two girls and my baby boy( a year now!) Growing up I was always around kids. In high school I was a summer nanny. In college I babysat … Continue reading

Posted in Behavior | Leave a comment
bottom-left bottom-right

FTBN does not meet or screen any applicant or employer using this site. User assumes full responsibility for the hiring process. Advice given through this website should not be substituted for independent legal or professional counsel. The advice provided by this website is intended as a guide for employers, applicants and agencies to aid them in a hiring process. All forms and documents are copyright protected by FindTheBestNanny.com and may not be used for commercial purposes. Reproduction of this material without written permission is strictly prohibited. Please read the terms of use regarding material presented on this site. © Copyright 2012 Find The Best Nanny, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Please review our Privacy Policy.