Babysitters & Nannies

Why Dads Can't Be Babysitters

Posted 15 weeks 1 day ago by Jason White

I know over the years, before I had kids myself, I used to joke with older guys, or married friends that they had to "baby-sit" this weekend if I knew their wives were away. I'm not sure when this became the accepted phrase, but I would sure like to see men stop using it.

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Breaking Up With Elmo: A Lazy Parent's Call to Arms

Posted 19 weeks 1 day ago by Sonja Stewart

Family Planning, Discipline, Home Life, Babysitters & Nannies, Entertainment, Relationships

Elmo, it isn’t you. Really, it’s me. Don’t blame yourself. How I broke up with television and beat lazy parenting.

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Kid Friendly Without the Cost

Posted 21 weeks 1 day ago by Lori Kerrigan

Safety, Babysitters & Nannies, Entertainment, New Parents

Do you need a kid friendly house, but can't be bothered with the cost? Check out these low-cost and free ideas, to transform your home into a place kids love to be!

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How To Maintain Your Identity When Everything Has Changed

Posted 29 weeks 2 days ago by Corina Fiore

Home Life, Babysitters & Nannies, Sex & Relationships, New Parents, Relationships, Wellness

Motherhood, although joyous, often causes alot of women to lose their identity. The demands of the day to day leave very little time for a woman to take care of herself and her own needs. These are ACTUAL tips to help you maintain your identity when your life has been turned upside down.

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Establishing a Babysitting Co-op -- Part II

Posted 33 weeks 4 days ago by Carrie Kirby

Babysitters & Nannies

In Part II of my post about starting a babysitting coop, I look at how to set the ground rules to keep your organization running smoothly. We'll take a look at the rules from a real-life coop, and also get some pointers on how to get the group off to a good start.

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Establishing a Babysitting Co-op -- Part I

Posted 34 weeks 4 days ago by Carrie Kirby

Babysitters & Nannies

The babysitting co-op is such an easy and sensible concept that it amazes me that everyone doesn't have one. This post will explain the kinds of coops, how to find or establish a co-op, and options for keeping track of points. Part II will cover screening new members and setting up rules for your group.

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