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What Do You Get With A Babysitting Agency?
When you go with a babysitting agency to find your babysitters there are a lot of things you should consider; but the most important is: what do I get for my money and is it of value to my family.
Balance between Annoying Parent and Great Parent: Recognizing the Difference
I'm going to admit here and now that I have never had children, and I'm oblivious as to what it takes to make sure your child doesn't get lost in...
10 Recruiting Babysitter Nightmares
Parents have finally settled into summer and have drifted into a false sense of security when: WHAMO! They finally wake from their stupor and realize…
Feeling Nostalgic on the 4th of July
But while I watch the wildly vivid fireworks off of my rooftop apartment complex I’m realizing how much firework displays have changed through my life time.
The Reality of Crafting with Kids
Mistakes Were Made…
There is a balance between expecting too much, and not expecting enough from your babysitters. Mistakes will be made…I actually used foot fungal cream on a rash instead of cortisone cream
Mean Little Girls
The girls have become a clique between themselves and I am an outsider, I’m not wanted, I represent the time that they are away from their parents.
Don’t Be Fleeced (order your guide today)
Paying more doesn’t mean you’re getting better babysitting. Trust me on that fact. Yes, good babysitters are in demand, and paying a bit above the average pay for your location isn’t a bad idea to attract some above average babysitters (but even that isn’t guaranteed).
10 Best Questions to Ask a Potential Babysitter
Never ever go against your gut feeling no matter what.
Acknowledging Thanksgiving and Gratitude
Do you even understand the ramifications of losing Thanksgiving? We have lost the single holiday that acknowledges thankfulness, blessings we have, family, love that we share with one another, breaking bread as a community of fellow human beings, AND we have extended the most consumeristic holiday that Christmas, unfortunately, has become.
Let’s Read Together!
Mrs. Dunn, my first grade teacher, DID NOT teach me to read the first day of first grade and I almost didn’t go back!
Actual, Real Life Quotes for Back-to-School
You either feel woo hoo or something else. Here are some quotes of some parents that I’ve read this week; enjoy!
Beginning Kindergarten? Oh GEEZ; Already?
From the time your little one came out of the womb you knew that they would be under your solitary care for a short while, and now the time for REAL socializing, and learning begins without you.
Now, Let It Begin!
Christmas kind of reminds me of Las Vegas in the form of a holiday. So much to do, lights, shows, shopping, and gambling (yes, gambling because you’re hoping your gifts will be winners).
Sassy..”oh no you di’unt!”
SASS: I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY DON’T LIKE IT! that’s all, and I simply have to breathe through it, and try not to sass back.
Breathe…start the day calm if you can!
…just a simple routine that I use to start my day. I hope you will be able to implement it into your day (chances are you won’t because a day with kids starts like a slap in the face). However, this will only take 3 minutes:
A Day In The Life of a Babysitter
The eating process isn’t easy either. For some odd reason meal time is the time when all children have the need to go to the bathroom, dawdle, be loud and obnoxious, and do anything BUT eat! You begin to run thin around now, and you can’t wait until nap time to regain composure.
Does Anyone Remember Babysitters?
I’m just wondering if my readers have had babysitting memories. Some that may have been better then others, memories; like my own, that at the time were stressful but with age laughable, some that you loved and wished you had kept in touch with your babysitter. I would love if you would send me your stories. Are babysitters memorable? Being a babysitter I hope so, and I hope for the positive.
How Do You Love?
How do you love? How do you show your love for your children, your parents, your friends? Is it different, and if so why?
Independence?
Oh Dear! Now you just want to climb right back into the womb….the problem with achieving independence is you realize too late that you should have loved your childhood, the reliance on the love and protection of your parents, and cherished the friends you were free to play with for hours on end with no worries. Oh man…..
Is It Possible? Calm Roadtrips with Kids?
Oh yeah! It’s a ROAD T.R.I.P! Seriously every time I get into a car with children I consider it a road trip! I mean, EVERY TIME! Just to go down the street to the park is a giant headache let alone cross country.
The Joy of Babysitting
I love to see them get excited with the mundane we call life, and hear them giggle with delight when they see a commuter train or bus…
I am lucky to have these children in my life. I’m tired at the end of every day but when I’m not with them my heart is a little less full. It is a tremendous trust to allow someone to babysit your children when you really don’t know them so thanks to all the parents that are entrust me with all their great children.
Come ON! Sleep already….
I don’t know how parents do it. Really, I don’t. Okay I don’t know how good parents do it…you know the ones that don’t sleep because their baby doesn’t sleep…
Allergies…huh.
doing dishes by hand could be better for your children then dish washing by machine!
I Have Nothing But Love For Mom’s
I loved flowers, mom’s, and all the wonderful things that represented mother’s day. But it wasn’t until recently that Mother’s Day is just another lesson hidden behind presents. Mother’s Day is a lesson in graciously receiving presents that your children give you, no matter how bad you may think they are.
A Quick Wake Up Call (pun intended)
“If your parents lost their cell phone for a day, what do you think would happen next?”… “Freak out, but I’d be happy.” How’s that for a wake up call?
Parenting: Is it Different Based on Your Gender (motherhood vs fatherhood)
Fatherhood and Motherhood. Does gender play a role on a parents perception of parenting?
Housework and Chores…YUCK!!!!
I like my house relatively clean, and organized but there is dust on the tables, carpeting that needs vacuuming, a floor that requires mopping, etc. and I’ll get around to it today but not after I put it off, and my belly button is completely clear of lint. I’m one of those women when I’m stressed out I DON’T reach for a cleaning bucket; instead I reach for ice cream and the remote.
The Loss of a Pet
To all of those that have lost a pet; I know your pain and the heartbreak that goes with it. There is nothing like it in this world, but remember your children may not need as much discussion about it as you may think.
What Are We Doing?
There is nothing like the happiness on the face of a child when they get everything they want…
OMG! IT’S A WEEKDAY MORNING!
Ways to Get out the door with less chaos and fuss.
When Do You Know You Have a Great Babysitter?
Quality and Experienced babysitters are available just know what you’re looking for
Mom or Babysitter?
A good babysitter or nanny is one that can be confused with parents themselves. I love it when someone sees me with one of my little charges and asks …
Parenting
What’s Wrong with “NO” ?
telling our children no will assist them in life to come, and they will be able to tell themselves no when necessary (unless it’s brownies for breakfast).
Balance between Annoying Parent and Great Parent: Recognizing the Difference
I'm going to admit here and now that I have never had children, and I'm oblivious as to what it takes to make sure your child doesn't get lost in...
The Price of Childcare
One thing you MUST remember is just because you pay more than the going rate doesn’t ALWAYS equate getting a better babysitter. Your kids are important but you shouldn’t over value or under value the job of babysitter.
Childcare
When Do You Know You Have a Great Babysitter?
Quality and Experienced babysitters are available just know what you’re looking for
What Do You Get With A Babysitting Agency?
When you go with a babysitting agency to find your babysitters there are a lot of things you should consider; but the most important is: what do I get for my money and is it of value to my family.
Mom or Babysitter?
A good babysitter or nanny is one that can be confused with parents themselves. I love it when someone sees me with one of my little charges and asks …
Recreation
The Reality of Crafting with Kids
Be Prepared
when I go prepared with something in mind to do with the kids time flies, and it’s not always because we do the activity
Grateful Calendar
This project has been so much fun, and heart filling that I’m grateful that I thought of doing this. Just looking at my pictures old and new I got more and more filled with love and gratitude.
Education
Best Products? Or Just Marketing?
where do you go to get an unbiased opinions and research before you buy?
Balance between Annoying Parent and Great Parent: Recognizing the Difference
I'm going to admit here and now that I have never had children, and I'm oblivious as to what it takes to make sure your child doesn't get lost in...
Ideas on How NOT to be THAT Parent!
how do we find a balance between not being too much of a pest, or a “brown-noser”, and knowing what is going on with our kids and their education. Here are a few suggestions/hints; I’m no expert so take the advice or forget it they’re just ideas.
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