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hiring the right care giver for kids

Last summer, I hired a teenager to take care of my kids in my home while I worked during the day. I thought that every thing was going well, but soon found out otherwise. I'm not saying that all teenagers are untrustworthy, but the girl that I hired surely was. How can you find child care for your kids and trust that the person you have hired is doing their job right and not taking advantage of the situation? I started digging for ideas of how to ensure that my kids were being cared for and that my trust was not misplaced. Here's what I found.

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3 Questions To Ask When Looking For A Child Care Program For Your Child With Special Needs

Posted on August 20, 2015

If you're the parent of a special needs child, you may be worried about child care programs and finding the right fit for your child. Below are three questions to ask when deciding whether a program is right for your child and whether the program can adequately cater to your child's needs. Are the Staff Able to Handle Your Child's Needs? The most important question is the most obvious, but since there are many facets to this one question, it needs to be considered carefully. [Read More]

3 Items Your Preschooler's Backpack Should Always Contain

Posted on July 24, 2015

Sending your child to preschool is always exciting. It means that your child is going out into the world, meeting other people, learning valuable skills to help him or her be successful, and having fun. It can also be nerve wracking for you because this is usually the first time that you are sending your child off and that he or she is going to be away from you. Regardless of how well your child takes this predicament, you might find yourself preoccupied with feelings of anxiety. [Read More]