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‘Tis the Season for Snow Days – How to Handle Snow Days with Your Nanny

Dec 10, 2024 | Parenting

‘Tis the Season for Snow Days When managing snow days for nannies, it’s essential to have clear policies and communication. Since nannies can’t work from home, it’s crucial to define snow days in advance, covering weather conditions and transportation...

Creating an Inclusive Holiday Season for Blended and Special Needs Families

Dec 1, 2024 | Parenting

The holiday season is a time for family togetherness, but it can also bring stress and challenges, especially for blended families or those with children who have special needs. With some extra planning and a focus on understanding, you can create an inclusive holiday...

Teaching Children About Voting: Building Engaged Citizens

Nov 2, 2024 | Parenting

As experienced providers of Hybrid-Household-Staffing™ services since 1988, Hometown Nannies plus understands that raising informed, engaged citizens starts early. Teaching children about voting isn’t just about explaining a civic duty – it’s about...

Exploring the Different Types of Childcare Professionals

Oct 9, 2024 | Domestic Staffing, Parenting, Staffing, Work-Life Balance

When it comes to childcare, families have diverse needs that vary based on their unique circumstances, schedules, and parenting philosophies. Understanding the various types of childcare professionals available can help families make informed decisions that best suit...

The Importance of Sensory Play ft. The Onion Papers

Sep 23, 2024 | Parenting

The Barbican Estate, with its stark concrete structures and serene atmosphere, serves as an unexpected backdrop to reflect on the importance of sensory play in childhood development. Inside the Barbican Centre, Francis Alÿs’s *Ricochets* exhibition brings this idea to...

Keeping Routines For Children With ADHD

Aug 11, 2024 | Parenting, Uncategorized

This great article by Understood.org underscores the significance of maintaining routines for children with ADHD during the summer break. While the summer months offer a well-deserved respite from the pressures of the school year, completely abandoning routines can...

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‘Tis the Season for Snow Days – How to Handle Snow Days with Your Nanny

Creating an Inclusive Holiday Season for Blended and Special Needs Families

Teaching Children About Voting: Building Engaged Citizens

Exploring the Different Types of Childcare Professionals

The Importance of Sensory Play ft. The Onion Papers

Keeping Routines For Children With ADHD

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