Category Archives: Advice for Parents

The Great Lice Debate

Responses are provided by Deborah J. Pontius, MSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN, health services coordinator and school nurse, Pershing County School District, Lovelock, NV; and executive committee member and past board member, National Association of School Nurses (NASN). Q: What are … Continue reading →

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GTM Payroll & Tax Service Options

Having a household employee can mean spending more than 60 hours a year handling tax and payroll issues, including tax and labor laws, registering for state and federal tax accounts, calculating and paying wages and taxes, and filing tax returns. … Continue reading →

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Houston Nanny Agency Combats Unsafe Hiring Practices

(Houston, TX) March 9, 2017- Though over 50% of families use non-nanny agency sources to find their nannies, 25% of families who tried to find a nanny on their own end up using a nanny agency, according to the results … Continue reading →

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Holiday Bonuses and Year End Tax Information

Holiday Bonuses: How Much to Give? It’s that time of year again – the holidays are right around the corner. Giving a nanny a holiday bonus is a common practice among household employers, but many families might be wondering how much … Continue reading →

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When Nannies and Families Celebrate Different Holidays

For nannies and families who share different faiths or celebrate different holidays, the holiday season can be a sensitive one. As children notice new decorations go up in their home or sense the holiday excitement, they often ask questions and … Continue reading →

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Is Childcare Checked Off Your School Supply List?

Morningside Nannies refers fully screened and referenced full-time, part-time, temporary and occasional childcare providers. We offer before and after school placements, childcare during school closings and holidays, and care for mildly ill children. Call (713) 526-3989 to register now to … Continue reading →

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Nursing, Nutrition & Nannies

Recently I had a chance to connect with Leah Whitley, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and founder of SOS Lactation here in Houston. I asked her to share some of her best advice for new, nursing moms and the nannies who support … Continue reading →

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Houston New Moms

Recently we had the chance to catch up with Katernia Manoff, of Houston New Moms. When Katerina is not working on Houston New Moms, she freelances as an education consultant. She is mom to 1-year-old daughter Lana, Houston New Moms’ chief … Continue reading →

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Kid Fun’s Top Things to Do in Houston

Houston Kid Fun is here to spread the word about all of the neat things that Houston has to offer. Check out KidFun.us or visit their Facebook page to check out all Houston has to offer! Top 10 Free Things to … Continue reading →

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10 Tips from Houston Pediatrician Dr. Amanda Chan

Wondering what pediatricians really want you to know? Dr. Amanda Chan of Fannin Pediatrics in Houston shares these 10 tips with Morningside Nannies. 1. Know that Tylenol/Motrin/Benadryl are weight based in children and having a chart to hang up at … Continue reading →

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