We all know that life during the holidays becomes even more hectic than usual. Between holiday parties, shopping for gifts, and decorating, it is a wonder that any of us can keep our heads on straight.
Tag: Relationships
Too Much or Not Enough: Where Is the Line When It Comes to Your Child’s Safety?
Our main job as parents is to keep our kids safe and ensure they grow up to be contributing members to society. But there are often a few bumps along the way when we’re trying to find the balance between allowing them to spread their wings and still keeping tabs on them.
How to Help Your Child Adjust to Life Back Home After Camp
After a few weeks away, your child is finally home from overnight camp! While your child is excited to see you again, returning to life at home can be difficult. After all, they were accustomed to the bubble of camp, where there is a strong community and each minute is spent with their close friends and counselors. Here are a few tips to help your child cope with “campression” and transition back into life at home.
5 Tips for Setting the Best Ground Rules for Your Nanny
Hiring a nanny can be quite a blessing for many households. Between busy schedules, careers, extra-curriculars, and everything else that pops up in our daily lives, having someone there to lend a hand can be a godsend. That is, as long as you find the right someone to help out and you take the proper steps to keep things running smoothly.
5 Questions to Ask a Potential Nanny for Your Infant
It’s hard enough to leave your children with anyone that’s not you, but having to leave your infant? We’re talking next-level hard. But sometimes, it’s just a necessity. Whether it’s because you have an unusually short maternity leave or just feel overwhelmed and need to get away for an hour or so, hiring a nanny for an infant requires a great deal of forethought and careful screening.
7 Reasons Why Moms Make the Best Employees
Moms make rockstar employees who go above and beyond the scope of most jobs. Why you ask? Being a mom comes with a laundry list of skills and talents that most employers only dream about finding in prospective employees.
New Mom Survival Guide
Motherhood is a rewarding experience, but it can also be stressful. This survival guide should serve as a reference that you can return to for a quick reminder to ensure that you are giving your all as a parent while remembering to love on yourself too.
7 Tips For Planning a First Birthday Party
Planning your child’s first birthday party does not have to be as complicated as you might think. If you follow these simple tips, you can help ensure that the party goes well and that everyone has a great time.
How to Find a Weekend Babysitter in NYC
Weekends are supposed to be a time to relax and unwind from the weekly grind. But as parents, we know that in reality, Saturday and Sunday can be downright crazy. Between sporting events, playdates, birthday parties, and errands, how are you supposed to squeeze in some me time?
The “Mother” of All Invention
It’s mothers who invent. Imagine you’ve got a new baby or your child has an issue and you’ve got a problem that needs solving. You look for the right product or service and it doesn’t exist. What do you do? Many women have an ah-ha moment and say that if that doesn’t exist, I’m going to create it.