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Childcare solutions: What is a mother's helper?

By Naomi de la Torre on Mar 27, 2013

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You love your kids, but sometimes they drive you to the edge of sanity. It would be great to hire a regular babysitter, but your...
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Setting babysitter expectations

By Katie Kavulla on Feb 23, 2013

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Help your sitter know what you expect when you use guidelines — in advance — to get on the same page.
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Nanny arrested for slapping baby

By Monica Beyer on Feb 7, 2013

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A New York mother saw the unthinkable on the nanny cam she had installed in her home — her nanny was observed slapping her...
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Mannies: Would you hire a manny?

By Lisa Steinke on Aug 10, 2012

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There's a new trend where more and more moms are hiring mannies — not nannies — to care for their children. Some nanny placement...
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Parting ways with your sitter

By Monica Beyer on Jul 12, 2012

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When it's time to move on from a happy childcare situation due to a move, a change in job status or something similar, it can be...
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Summer activities: Is your child safe from predators?

By Sherri Kuhn on Jun 14, 2012

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Summertime should be a time for stress-free activities — playing at the park, swimming at the local pool or attending an organized...
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Is your child ready to stay home without a babysitter?

By Molly Cerreta Smith on May 31, 2012

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Can your child stay home alone without you arranging for a sitter to come? SheKnows offers some tips to help you determine if your...
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5 Signs of a bad babysitter

By Michelle Maffei on May 11, 2012

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You search the earth high and low to find the perfect caregiver for your baby, but can you spot red flags that your childcare...
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Hire a nanny with her own kids in tow?

By Michelle Maffei on Apr 19, 2012

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You're looking for someone to care for your little one, but would you hire a nanny with her own kids in tow? A seasoned sitter comes...
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Is your tech-savvy babysitter a danger to your child?

By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Mar 5, 2012

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In the past, parents had to worry about their teen babysitter inviting their boyfriend over. Today there are new distractions and...
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Keeping your babysitter happy

By Jen Klein on Sep 11, 2011

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If you've found a good sitter that your kids like and who is dependable, you've got a good thing going. Sometimes finding the good...
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Top 5 Interview questions to ask a potential nanny

By Laura Willard on Jun 14, 2011

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Once you’ve decided that a nanny is right for your family and you have potential candidates, it’s time to get down to the business...
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Hiring a Nanny: Top 5 steps to take

By Laura Willard on May 30, 2011

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You’ve determined you need a nanny, you’ve found a great candidate and you’re ready to hire her. Stop! Before you officially hire a...
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The lowdown on live-in summer nannies

By Laura Willard on May 26, 2011

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Many families are faced with a summer childcare dilemma -- the kids are out of school! How do you handle childcare for the summer?...
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Checking a babysitter's driving record

By Michelle Ehrich on Apr 18, 2011

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Is it feasible to check the driving record for a potential nanny or babysitter? Here's how you can verify that the childcare...
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Choosing a teenage babysitter

By Michelle Ehrich on Apr 13, 2011

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For generations, teenagers have been the first line of babysitters (after siblings, of course). Here are some tips on how you can...
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How to find a good childcare program for your child

By Mary Fetzer on Apr 11, 2011

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Finding quality care for your child during those vital, formative years is one of the biggest challenges you'll face as a parent....
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Childcare transitions: Making daycare dropoff easier

On Mar 28, 2011

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Is it incredibly hard to drop off your child at daycare when he or she cries or panics when you leave? Ann Douglas, author of The...
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Work at home moms and child care

By Laura Willard on Nov 30, 2010

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As a work at home mom, or “WAHM,” I find myself trying to juggle work obligations, keep up a home and, most importantly, care for my...
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When your child doesn't want to go home after daycare

By Michelle Ehrich on Nov 28, 2010

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When your little one's not happy to be picked up after daycare, truly, nobody is happy. Here are some tips -- for both caregivers...

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