Category Archives: Advice for Parents

How to Pack a Healthy Lunch with a Healthy<br/> Punch for Your Children

It may seem easier and more convenient to stock your kids’ lunch boxes with bags of chips, fruit cups and packaged lunchmeat in a rush, but the reality is that your kids need a nutritious boost to get them through … Continue reading →

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6 Myths Behind Trial Periods

When it comes to hiring a nanny, many parents are interested in having a trial period with a candidate before making their job offer official. This often stems from the belief that a trial period offers them some special advantages. … Continue reading →

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10 Tips for Keeping Kids Safe in the Hot Houston Heat

Heat exhaustion and other heat related illnesses are serious threats to children during Houston’s blazing summers. In fact, heat is the number one weather-related killer in the US, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The American Academy of … Continue reading →

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Nanny, Housekeeper, Nanny/Housekeeper.
What’s the Difference?

When it comes to hiring household help, many parents aren’t sure where the responsibilities of a nanny end and a housekeeper begin. The misunderstanding of the role of a nanny can result in expectations that can’t realistically or safely be … Continue reading →

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10 of the Best Places to Go for Your Child’s First Haircut in Houston

A child’s first hair cut is a milestone worth remembering, whether he’s got long, flowing locks or just a few wisps that need to be tamed. When it comes to salons, however, not all are created equal in terms of … Continue reading →

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Having a Successful Nanny Relationship When You Work From Home

For work from home parents, hiring a nanny seems like the perfect childcare solution. Work from home parents seemingly get the best of both worlds as they’re able to continue to work while being in the home with their children. … Continue reading →

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Keeping Up with Change as a Caregiver

By Michelle LaRowe Executive Director Whether you are a parent or a childcare provider, when you’re caring for children it is important to keep current with best practices in the field of early childhood care. I’ve reached a point in … Continue reading →

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Making Vacation Time Work

When it comes to nannies and their vacation, the coordination and scheduling of it can be a bit tricky. Unlike in other lines of work where co-workers can pick up the slack or employees can check-in and deal with urgent … Continue reading →

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10 Tendencies of Type A Moms

So what if Type A moms are a little too self-critical and competitive? And what’s it to you if they’re a little wound up and tend to overreact? While their constant sense of urgency may lead to stress and heart … Continue reading →

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How to Set Your Backup Care Provider Up for Success

After scrambling to secure last minute childcare, it can be easy to forget to give your backup care provider the details she’ll need to do her job well. Creating a simple informational sheet can help ensure that your temporary caregiver … Continue reading →

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