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Crippling Parenting Behaviors

Apr 28, 2014

As parents we want to do the best at parenting that we possibly can. Sometimes it’s hard to know what the right actions are to take and unfortunately, there’s no rule book when we become parents. At times it’s easy to do the complete opposite of what we should be doing as we try to […]

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Ideas for Spring Break

Mar 31, 2014

It’s Spring! And with Spring comes Spring Break for school aged children. It’s not always easy to plan a week’s worth of activities that will keep your kids happy and entertained but also out of the house and off of electronics. Many parents also have a budget to factor in. The good news is that […]

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Bath Time Fun

Mar 25, 2014

For some parents and their children bath time can be either a joy or an unbearable chore. We wanted to find some ways to ease the pain for our parents, and while poking around online, we found some websites dedicated to bath time fun. We could NOT just click by without sharing because we were […]

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How Much Tech is Too Much?

Mar 11, 2014

With the rise of technological advancements and devices being produced each year, there are many mental and health concerns arising, especially in regard to children. While there are many questions still unanswered, new studies are confirming that technology is not suited for children’s rapidly growing brains. With many adults being accustomed to the latest technologies […]

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Don’t ask your nanny to do the following tasks

Jul 24, 2012

If you’d like to keep your nanny long term, here are a few things you don’t want to ask them to do • Cook family meals every night. (cooking for children is a typical job responsibility.) Some nannies love to cook and you may pay a nanny extra for cooking dinner for your family. But […]

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How To Handle Nanny Taxes

Jan 6, 2012

Understanding Nanny Taxes Tax Obligations When you hire a nanny, you are considered by the IRS to be a Household Employer. As a Household employer, you have both Federal and State tax liability. Your nanny also has the typical tax liability that comes with being a wage earning employee. As an employer, you are required […]

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The Top Ten Reasons Why Nannies Leave a Position: Reason #1

Nov 13, 2010

Professional Hiring Tips for Keeping A Great Nanny: Once you’ve found a good nanny, and she and your child have formed a healthy relationship, you probably want to keep her as long as possible. But sometimes a nanny decides to leave unexpectedly. This is can be very unsettling for a family, especially for the children. […]

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Hire The Right Nanny The First Time: Your Child’s Emotional Development Depends On It

Nov 4, 2010

A nanny has a broader level of responsibility than a babysitter, and requires different personality strengths. This is an open letter to any family hiring a nanny. Taking the time to find and hire the right nanny the first time is an investment in your child’s future. Unlike a babysitter, who entertains a child for […]

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Paying A Nanny A Fair Wage Pays Off In The Long Run

Nov 1, 2010

During the current economic recession, most families are especially cost-conscious. It’s understandable that they want to be conservative with their nanny’s salary. But scrimping too much on your nanny’s salary could result in high nanny turnover or less-than-wonderful childcare. The quality of care during your child’s early years is crucial to his or her healthy […]

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How To Keep A Good Nanny

Nov 1, 2010

Professional Tips for Keeping A Great Nanny: Some Reasons Why Nannies Leave Once you’ve found a good nanny and she’s formed a healthy bond with your child, you want to keep her as long as possible. Unfortunately, a nanny will sometimes decide to leave the job when the family thought she was happy there. She […]

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  • Crippling Parenting Behaviors By Ann Wycoff, Ph.D. on April 28, 2014 3
  • Don’t ask your nanny to do the following tasks By Ann Wycoff, Ph.D. on July 24, 2012 2
  • Do You Have The Time And Expertise To Find The Best Nanny On Your Own? By Ann Wycoff, Ph.D. on October 25, 2016 2

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