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Is your child ready for kindergarten?
A new ADHD study came out this month that caught my attention. North Carolina University released a study that a child with a birthday after the kindergarten cut off date is 25% less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than a … Continue reading
Local Reporter Offers Nanny Hiring Tips.
I just wanted to share with you a news story that aired on our local station. The reporter (and dad to triplets) discusses the right ways to find and hire a nanny. Oh and did I mention that they interviewed … Continue reading
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
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother…Coming to St. Louis
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since I wrote this post! Do you remember all the talk surrounding the “Tiger Mother?” Amy Chua was national news this time last year because of the book she wrote. You … Continue reading
Safety First When Hiring a Nanny Online
Families everywhere are tightening their belts and saving money wherever they can. With the help of the internet, people can do almost everything themselves. For some families that means finding your own nanny or babysitter. Thousands of parents use websites … Continue reading
Back to School!
Yikes! It’s August and that means back to school time. Stores have school supplies out and teachers are getting their classrooms ready. Are you ready for school to start this year? The first thing working parents can do ensure a … Continue reading
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
Babysitters texting on the job
I came across a mom blog the other day that got me thinking. She was talking about the amount of time her babysitter texts on the job. Mom and kids love their babysitter. Other than the texting she has no problems. Of … Continue reading
It takes a village
I love this speech from Amy Poehler. Recently she was honored at the Times gala honoring the Top 100 Most Influential People of the Year. In her thank you address to the crowd she publicly thanked her nannies that care for her … Continue reading
Preparing Kids for Natural Disasters
It seems like everytime you turn on the news you hear stories about tornadoes, earthquakes and other natural disasters. Here in St. Louis we have had an unusual high amount of severe storms and tornadoes so far this year. Like … Continue reading
