 Working
with families over the years has been a privilege
for me as I have been welcomed into their homes at
a very important time in their lives. I have counseled
thousands of parents and nannies over the years and
like to think I’ve learned a thing or two about
children, their families, and their childcare and
household staffing issues. Through this page, I hope
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relationship or simply rear a happy healthy child
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Bringing a nanny along on a vacation is quite a nice idea although expensive. It gives you and your husband a chance to be alone while the children have fun with the nanny.
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I believe in asking a variety of questions. You want to be as certain as you can that the nanny will work well in your home with your family...
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You can install all the locks, filters, and virus protection you want on your home computer—but if you want to make sure your kids always surf the Internet safely, no matter where they are, you're going to have to teach them good online habits.
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Yes, this is a very common feeling for many new mothers who hire nannies. The way to resolve this in your own mind is to ...
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When to call your doctor from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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My daughter was three years old when I brought her baby brother home from the hospital. She was a bit jealous but I made her feel that he was our baby and that I loved her just the same and now we both had another person in our lives to love.
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What is the best advice you can give to a father and husband away from his wife and newborn son with
helping his wife deal with postpartum?
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Yes! If your nanny is driving your children around in her car she definately needs to be paid for her mileage....
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Many parents believe that a child needs to learn socialization skills even as an infant....
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No. In the greater Puget Sound area most nannies are live-out because the nannies that work here also live here...
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Having read the article, I must say that I agree with the pediatricians who believe that strollers contribute to less activity for toddlers, increasing the incidence of obesity...
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Here is my Raising Children Recipe. It works every time.
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Yes, you absolutely need to pay payroll taxes on your household employee.
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INTERNET VS. PLACEMENT AGENCIES
The Internet has its risks. It has revolutionized our lives. With one click, we can do research, buy a dishwasher, or meet our perfect mate. But with the ease of use comes danger:
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You need to hire a nanny to help you out with both the one year old and three year old....
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Put yourself in your new baby's diapers. Would you rather have plastic or cloth on your bottom....
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Medical benefits are a nice way to round out the compensation package and make your job that much more desirable...
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I know that this is a late answer to your question but maybe the following will help you to determine the salary for the wonderful person you have found to care for your child.
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A live-out nanny can be part-time or full-time. Full-time hours are generally between 40 and 55 hours per week...
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A local nanny group is the Northwest Nanny Association, in Bellevue. Their phone number is 425-814-3014.
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