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Staying home is a career choice, not a moral one

Written by MaryP | Family & Home | 12th Aug | 9 comments
Once upon a time, I was a stay-at-home mother. It suited my temperament perfectly, and I totally loved it. That, however, was pure dumb luck, because in the beginning, I stayed at home because it was The Right Thing...
7 votes so far
541 views

Finding a reliable nanny or babysitter without an agency

Written by Sandhya | Family & Home | 23rd Jul | 1 comment
So, you've decided that you want to hire a nanny or babysitter for your precious little baby. The question is, how do you go about finding one? You want to make sure you employ someone who will treat your child...
3 votes so far
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How to Find a Good Babysitter

Written by Shannon Hutton, M.Ed., M.P.A. | Family & Home | 25th Jun | 1 comment
Finding a good babysitter can be a very stressful experience. Many parents rely on friends and family to watch their children, but there are inevitably times when you need someone outside of your immediate circle...
5 votes so far
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Hiring A Nanny? Keep Your Child Safe

Written by WhereIsMyBaby.com | Family & Home | 16th May | 1 comment
You’ve heard the stories. You’ve read the headlines. Maybe you’ve even experienced it yourself. Maybe you just had your first child and are due back to your high-powered job in two weeks. You’ve...
6 votes so far
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Free-to-Cheap Childcare Options

Written by Angela momsfirststop.com | Family & Home | 7th May | 0 comments
We have all been there as parents: when you’ve had enough and just need to get away, even if just for a moment. After the birth of my daughter, I remember spending lots of time at the grocery store going...
5 votes so far
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Evaluating your Childcare Options

Written by MaryP | Family & Home | 21st Apr | 2 comments
If you have figured out whether to seek out a nanny or a daycare center, you'll know what's important to you. Having decided on the type and style care you want, you now have to pick the specific center...
6 votes so far
136 views

Hot Ideas for Summer Childcare

Written by Monta Fleming | Family & Home | 16th Apr | 0 comments
If you’re old enough, you can remember the old Enjoli perfume marketing jingle, “I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in the pan, and never let you forget you’re a man, ‘cause I’m a woman!” ...
6 votes so far
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The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Manny

Written by Whitney Baker | Family & Home | 24th Mar | 0 comments
When beginning the process of hiring a nanny to look after your children, many parents automatically plan to interview only female prospects.  Because of this assumption, a male nanny, more commonly known as a...
7 votes so far
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It's Not Too Early to Think About Summer Childcare

Written by michele chazen | Family & Home | 28th Feb | 0 comments
Summertime means lazy days, backyard cookouts, visits to the beach, and a well-deserved break from school for the kids. But if you’re a working parent, the unstructured days of summer also mean that you scramble...
6 votes so far
119 views

Everything You Need to Know about What to Pay Your Nanny

Written by Steven Lampert | Family & Home | 18th Feb | 1 comment
When a family is considering hiring a nanny, one of the main issues that they face is how much of a salary to offer. The amount nanny is paid can depend on a range of factors, from the nanny's experience to the...
5 votes so far
148 views
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