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Aug

Why More Families Are Choosing Homeschooling

August 18, 2026Renata RowlandFamily Lifestyle, Parenting, School

For generations, the traditional school day followed a familiar pattern: children went to school during the week while parents worked and managed life at home. Today, more families are considering a different approach. Homeschooling has become an increasingly visible part of the American education landscape. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, approximately 3.4%...

Jan

Is It Time For Your Tween to Start Prepping For College?

January 29, 2025HTN StaffParenting, School

It might sound surprising—preparing for college eight years in advance—but experts agree that starting early can make a significant difference. This is especially true for students with ambitious goals, like attending a top university or pursuing a specific career path. The college application process is stressful enough without the added pressure of trying to fit...

Jan

When kids lose their schools to fire: Disasters like the California wildfires are costing kids their education.

January 16, 2025HTN StaffReading, School

When disasters strike, the impact on children goes far beyond the loss of schools. It disrupts their education, stability, and access to essential resources like meals, mental health support, and a sense of security. With climate disasters becoming more frequent, the need for climate-resilient schools, emotional support, and proactive planning has never been greater. Check...

Jan

When kids lose their schools to fire: Disasters like the California wildfires are costing kids their education.

January 16, 2025HTN StaffReading, School

Jan

Start 2021 Off on the Right Foot with Hometown Nannies Plus

January 1, 2021HTN StaffDomestic Staffing, School, Staffing, Work-Life Balance

As we all know, 2020 was a more than challenging year for everyone- whether it meant a changing home life, a different career, or any of the other difficulties that the year threw at us. As we move into the new year, we have all made adaptations and adjustments to “the new normal” and Hometown...

Dec

Life Skills You Should Teach Your Children at Home

December 9, 2019HTN StaffActivities, Domestic Staffing, Parenting, Reading, School

We all send our kids off to school knowing that they will be learning how to read, write, and solve math problems, but what about indispensable life skills such as cooking, organizing, and money management? Of course we want our children to be excellent writers or mathematicians, however, what happens when they grow up and...

Nov

The Benefits of Free Play for Kids

November 11, 2019HTN StaffActivities, Domestic Staffing, Parenting, Reading, School

Parents, we know you’re busy! Balancing work, family, friends, and your everyday responsibilities all while worrying about keeping your children busy is not an easy task. Nowadays, it is not entirely uncommon to see a child of any age using an iPad or iPhone as a source of entertainment. While these forms of technology can...

Oct

Nannies for Special Needs Children

October 31, 2019HTN StaffDomestic Staffing, Parenting, Reading, School, Staffing, Work-Life Balance

Parents are already stressed out, overworked, and exhausted by the obstacles of everyday life. Having a child with special needs can add stress to your family life. When we send our kids off to school each day, we can only hope that they will be welcomed with open arms by their peers and teachers. However,...

Oct

Household Managers: The Hybrid Nanny

October 21, 2019HTN StaffActivities, Domestic Staffing, Parenting, School, Staffing, Work-Life Balance

Are your kids in school full time and past the stage of needing a full time nanny? For over three decades, Hometown Nannies has provided placement of not only nannies, but also housekeepers, tutors, drivers, cooks, and more! Many of our candidates excel at hybrid jobs and serve as both child care providers and housekeepers,...

Sep

Bedford, NY – Are you ready for the school year?

September 2, 2019HTN StaffActivities, Parenting, School

Bedford, New York schools are back in session on September 4th. Whether the kids are looking forward to a new school year or are dreading the end of summer, Bedford parents should mark down important dates on the school calendar ASAP. The Bedford, NY school calendars include important information such as winter breaks, spring vacations,...

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