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Mommy Dearest: Babysitter Leaving, but Offers Sister to Sit
Mommy Dearest,
Our babysitter is a local college student and we really like her. Sadly, she is going to be studying abroad for her Fall semester this year. She told us that her younger sister, who is still in high school would be interested in sitting for us while she is gone.
Tell Mommy: Would You Rather an Au Pair or Nanny?
Ever wondered what the difference is between an au pair and a live-in nanny? They both live in the family's home and care for their children. So why different names?
Interview Tips For Hiring a Caretaker
Once a family has decided that hiring a nanny is the right childcare choice for their lifestyle, parents must set out to find the ideal caretaker to fit their needs and parenting style. While some mamas count on agencies, friends and relatives to provide them with leads, others visit the local playground to speak with other nannies about friends looking for jobs, or take to the web in search of the ideal candidate.
With a list of names in hand, it is time to start interviewing them to see just how well the candidate meshes with your family.
Tending to Baby: Big-City Mishap Leaves Child Alone on Bus
City living certainly has its advantages — a bevy of nice restaurants, concerts, theater, diversity, museums, and culture. But today I witnessed one of my biggest fears come true. As I sat on my bus into work, two teachers boarded with 30 sixth grade students in tow.
Mommy Dearest: Friend Doesn't Pay Babysitter's Fee
Mommy Dearest,
A friend and I occasionally use the same babysitter when we spend an afternoon together. Like many nanny share situations, we split the rate in half making it less expensive for us both. The sitter's rate to watch one child is $15 and $20 to watch two.
Yea or Nay on Nanny Contracts?
While I think parenting is the toughest full time job, I believe nannying is a close runner-up. Nannies often do what moms and dads are too tired or busy to do. When a mom finds a good one, she may very well welcome him or her into the home as another family member.
Do You Drop In Unannounced on Your Nanny or Babysitter?
When The Hand That Rocks The Cradle is in the back of a mama's mind, it can be stressful to find a trustworthy caregiver for her child. After hiring your babysitter or nanny, did you drop in unannounced from time to time to check things out?
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Do You Drop In Unannounced on Your Nanny or Babysitter?
Relieved or Peeved That Octuplet Mom Is Accepting Help?
While Nadya Suleman's decision to have so many children is controversial, the welfare of her octuplets as well as her six older kids had much of the public worried. The mama of 14 recently announced on the Dr. Phil Show that she will be accepting round-the-clock help from Angels in Waiting, a nonprofit charitable organization.
Do You Expect Grandparents to Pitch In?
Grandparents have often been portrayed as the family members who provide "intergenerational care" to cut down costs or offer their two cents in child rearing even when it's not solicited. But, a recent New York Times article focused on an emerging new type of grannies and gramps — those who can't be bothered. Done raising their own children, the mature men and women are no longer about sacrificing their time and energy to focus on tots.
Mom Reported to Military Duty With Kids in Tow
North Carolina mom Lisa Pagan is going to be given some type of an honorable discharge after she reported for military duty with her two young children. The mama of Elizabeth, 5, and Eric, 3, has been out of service for the past four years and said she has no one to care for her children if she is shipped out as her husband travels for business. Do you think military moms deserve exemptions for this reason?
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