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  1. New Moms

    How a nanny share works

    By Katie Kavulla on Apr 9, 2013
    Want a nanny, but without the burden of the expense? Consider a nanny share! In most cases, a nanny share is when more than one...
  2. Babysitters and Childcare

    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...
  3. Babysitters and Childcare

    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...
  4. Babysitters and Childcare

    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...
  5. Babysitters and Childcare

    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...
  6. New Moms

    Common fears about daycare

    By Tracee M. Herbaugh on Dec 15, 2011
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    Many moms have to work to support their families. But that doesn't make leaving a newborn baby in daycare any easier. The heartache...
  7. Babysitters and Childcare

    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...
  8. Babysitters and Childcare

    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...
  9. Babysitters and Childcare

    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?...
  10. Babysitters and Childcare

    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....
  11. Parenting How-to

    How to find the perfect babysitter

    By Julie Kraut on Jan 29, 2011
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    You want your special night out sans kiddies to be romantic, fun, and above all relaxing . There’s no way you’re going to be able...
  12. Babysitters and Childcare

    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...
  13. Babysitters and Childcare

    How to save on child care

    By Abbi Perets on Oct 7, 2010
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    You wouldn't entrust your children to just anyone. But that top-rated nanny with the stellar references may be a little beyond your...
  14. Babysitters and Childcare

    What your babysitter wants you to know

    By Abbi Perets on May 14, 2010
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    When you hire a babysitter or a nanny, you probably spend some time asking questions about experience and telling your sitter what...