So cool. Channel the Livestrong Bracelet and avoid lost children. This funky yellow wristband gives parents of active kids a bit more peace of mind. You can write a name and phone number on the inside face of the bracelet (it can’t be seen by strangers without the removal of the band) and your child can always be identified if lost. www.childishnotions.com
Are we there yet? Driving on Car Trips with children and babies can test your patience level like almost nothing else. You’ve got crumbs and juice boxes all over the back seat, you can’t find the plug for the DVD player, and if you do one more diaper change in the trunk you will turn the car around and head home. (And it took an hour to pack the trunk). Breathe. Try to think of it as an experience. Here are the UrbanMommies tips..
When screening a nanny, we look for lots of things. All parents have a gut feeling when interviewing nannies. She could look great on paper and then you meet her and something just doesn’t sit right. You should listen to your voice. It’s the best place to start. You want to find out more about the nanny. You want to find out if she was a good nanny and what kind of duties she preformed for the family.
A: The benefits of an agency are clear. The agency will do all the work from background checks, to contracts to ensuring everything is going smoothly after the nanny is hired. There are many nanny agencies to choose from but they are not created equally. There are no regulations for nannies or nannies or agencies.
Many families dismiss the idea of hiring a nanny because they believe it is price prohibitive for them. However, hiring a nanny can be affordable. You just need to be aware what the factors are involved in a nannies salary. Here are some of the costs to think about. Where you live in the country will affect the base rate. ($8 – $15 per hour)
Who are any of us, really, to offer parenting tips? Every child, parent and relationship are so different, and this is why UrbanMommies is less a blog, and more a pragmatic, information-based online magazine with more information than opinions. But… there is always more to learn and tricks of the trade can be very helpful in making our lives easier and more manageable. We’ve listed a few tips on parenting, but would also like for you to add your own in the comments section.
If you have a nanny or are thinking of getting one, there are a few things you should know. Linh Tsiu is a Canadian accountant who specializes in Caregiver Tax Services. She handles payroll for caregivers and instructs families in the financial implications of hiring a nanny. As always, in parenting there are so many things to learn. Now that you are an ‘expert’ mother, driver, chef, housekeeper, teacher, manager and scheduling guru – do you really need to handle the accounting too?
There are many famous faces who have been adopted over the centuries.
Though by no means a complete list, there are many celebrities and thinkers who were raised by parents other than their biological ones. After reading this list of successful people, maybe you’ll want to get adopted too! (Or at least try your luck at first lady.)
The Montessori method is an educational method for children, based on theories of child development originated by Italian educator Maria Montessori in the late 19th and early 20th century. It is applied primarily in preschool and elementary school settings, though some Montessori high schools exist.
Leave it to Robeez to come up with yet another winner for your wee ones feet. The Weekend Collection comes in a kaleidoscope of colors with a new shape that is sure to please those of you with a passion for baby fashion.