If you are to ask children what they should be eating, many will say things like pizza, fast food or other foods that they enjoy eating (but aren’t so healthy). And can you blame them? I mean, who doesn’t love chocolate that melts in your mouth or a delicious burger? You want to instill good eating habits so they can grow up and understand what foods are good for them, and what sorts of foods aren’t.
Category: Nanny
Welcome nannies and parents! The relationship between a caregiver and a child can be one of the most important relationships for a child and one that parents often have the most questions about. Here you’ll find articles, videos and events on how to find a nanny, fostering a positive relationship between caregivers and children, improving the communication between caregivers and parents (and vice versa!) and more!
5 Ways to Find A Great Babysitter or Nanny
Finding a babysitter or nanny you can trust your most precious jewel – your baby – can be challenging. Here are 5 ways to find a great babysitter or nanny in your area.
The Child Care Hack Series: Employer Liability, Wages & Mary Poppins
Hi! I’m a former Manhattan nanny with 12 years’ experience, and I’m totally obsessed with the child care in a weird geeky way. My column is all about you the new parent, looking to go back to work after a long pregnancy and the birth of junior, or you, the mom who needs an extra pair of hands […]
The Child Care Hack Series: What Do You Want From Mary Poppins?
Hi! I’m a former Manhattan nanny with 12 years’ experience, and I’m totally obsessed with the child care in a weird geeky way. My column is all about you the new parent, looking to go back to work after a long pregnancy and the birth of junior, or you, the mom who needs an extra […]
The Child Care Hack Series: Finding Mary Poppins
Hi. My name is Jacalyn S. Burke and I’m your nanny geek. I’m not a geek who happens to be a nanny – I’m a former nanny with 12 years’ experience working in Manhattan, and I’m totally obsessed with child care in a weird geeky way. My column is all about you – the new […]
What You Need to Know about Babysitter Safety
As a new mother, leaving your precious child in the care of a babysitter for the first time can be a little frightening. After all, you know how to meet her needs. Will a babysitter be able to do so, as well? However, all new mothers need a break from time to time. They need […]
The ABCs of Childcare- Options, Fit, Provider Relationships: Teleclass Re-cap
Finding the right nanny or babysitter is one of the most important decisions a family can make. We held a very important and informative teleclass last week, generously sponsored by UrbanSitter and expertly presented by Lynn Perkins, CEO of UrbanSitter. During the class, Lynn shared best practices on how and where to find great childcare, understanding […]
The Manny Trend
For my latest column in New York Family Magazine, I interviewed John Brandon, the founder of MyManny, on the growing manny trend in NYC. Below is a snippet from the article, but you can read my full interview here. Childcare: Manny-ing Up Why More Families Are Turning To Male Caregivers First, let’s just make it […]