Keep Grandma Mentally Sharp; Let Her Babysit One Day a Week
Good news for grandma! Researchers recently discovered that
postmenopausal grandmothers who babysit their grandchildren one day a
week score highest on tests of mental acuity.
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When to Return to Work After Giving Birth
Many women fight with the idea of when to work after giving birth. They’ve spent the majority of the last 40 weeks thinking about the baby, preparing for baby, and eventually leaving work to give birth and recover from delivery.
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'Hot Nanny' Nightmares Keeping You Up at Night?
Supermodel Chrissy Teigen, 29, has set the internet aflame with her comment that there would be “no hot nannies, drivers, or maids” in the house when she and hubby John Legend, 36, have children.
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The Concerning Signs of Bad Childcare, Babysitter or Nanny
Below are some of the signs that should concern you about problems with childcare, nanny, or babysitter: ... read more »
Childcare and Babysitters
Even though you really want to be with your child, that is not always
possible, and you need to find childcare and babysitters to help you
with taking care of your baby and child.
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How to Find Good Childcare
There are multiple avenues to take when researching childcare, including
in-home care, out-of-home care and day care businesses. Before making
the final decision, take a look at the pros and cons of each and
research the quality of the childcare provided.
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Childcare: Where Do I Find a Nanny?
Finding a nanny to care for your child in the home can be a stressful adventure. The screening process, if undertaken personally, can take months with interviews, background checks, and reference checks.
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Childcare: Where to Find a Babysitter
Even the most dedicated parents will eventually come to terms with the fact that adults need a little rest and relaxation time without kids. How do these parents find the babysitter they have on speed dial?
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Childcare: Babysitting 101
When the time comes to allow a babysitter to take care of your children, even for a small period, finding just the right babysitter does not have to be a stressful event. Babysitters are generally younger and less expensive than a nanny.
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Childhood Infection: Croup
Croup is a condition that most often affects children between 6 months and 3 years of age. The upper airways become inflamed and your child develop hoarseness and a cough.
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Childcare: How to Be a Nanny
At the heart of becoming a nanny is experience, but experience is gained with employment; if you need to start from the bottom, you can begin with a good education, CPR and first aid certification, and the desire to be a part of a child's life.
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Childcare: How to Find a Good Nanny
Two of the best tools of preparation are honesty and planning. Honesty
helps you lay out the precise elements you are looking for in a nanny
and planning keeps you on track for your end goal even if you cannot
find the perfect nanny right away.
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Childcare: How to be a Babysitter
Babysitting used to be a profession reserved for teens who wanted to
earn extra cash by watching children of friends and family members for
date nights, business meetings or any special occasion that required
both parents to be out of the home at the same time.
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Childcare: Nanny 101
Childcare is an extremely sensitive and important topic for manyparents, especially in households where both parents work. Whenreturning to work after baby, there are three options for childcare 'personal day care, commercial day care, or nanny
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Childcare: How to Be a Teenage Babysitter
Many young girls have already started thinking about working as a babysitter by the time they reach their 13th birthday. Even boys are starting to jump on the earning train by offering sitting services to families (especially those with male children).
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Childcare: How to Interview a Babysitter
Finding the right babysitter for your child can be a difficult task
for many parents. The idea of giving another person the sole
responsibility of caring for your child is a huge decision, but
sometimes parents want/need time out and there is simply no one else.
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Childcare: What is a Babysitter?
Babysitters are there to provide temporary care for children, typically
in the afternoon or evening, when parents need to step out and step back
into those adult shoes.
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Childcare: How to Find a Good Babysitter
There are hundreds of reasons why you need a babysitter on speed dial, but finding just the right babysitter can be a difficult process.
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Enjoy Sweet Dreams When Kids Use Bedtime Pass
A recent study from the Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health finds bedtime arguments can be eliminated by something as simple as a bedtime pass. It only works if parents follow the rules, too.
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Budgeting for a Child: Common Mistakes New Parents Make
Having a child is an exciting and life-changing experience, but the
hectic nature of the preparations can leave some parents in the dark
about the actual costs of raising a baby.
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Childcare: What is a Nanny?
In today's culture, a nanny is hired to provide child and home carethat varies widely from one assignment to the next. Some nannies live in the home with parents, while others report to work each day on aregular schedule just as they would any other job.
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Teething and Your Baby
Teething happens when your baby's first set of teeth grow in, a condition called primary teething.
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Pregnancy Symptoms and Early Signs of Pregnancy
Typical early signs and symptoms of pregnancy and common pregnancy symptoms by week and trimester.
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Baby Teething Eruption Timetable
Each baby's teething eruption timetable is different, though there is a typical primary teething eruption sequence for each specific type of baby tooth.
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Should You Adopt a Flexible Work Schedule After Baby?
Many parents mull over the childcare situation after baby is born. Some
are certain they want one parent to stay home and the other to work to
financially support the family and that works; for some parents.
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