Deciding between daycare or a nanny: What is the best choice for your family?
You have been on parental leave for weeks or months and now the time has come to return to work. The decision over the type of care option for your…
Nanny reference checks – what questions to ask
A full list of all the questions you should ask when completing a reference check on your nanny
Five tips for pumping at the office
Speak to HR about a private and secure room for you to pump in. The Affordable Care Act in the US requires most places of employment to provide one. I…
Making flexible working work for you
Flexible working sounds amazing in theory. Whether flexi-time, working from home or doing compressed weeks, you get time in the office, the time you need with your child, and everyone…
A guide to flexible work arrangements
Working flexibly has become more common over the last few years, as many large companies are trying to promote work-life balance, as well as recruit and retain female employees. A…
Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers
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Finding the Right Preschool for your Family
Picking the right preschool for our daughter has been a somewhat daunting task. Mostly because where we live, the process to apply starts in December, a whole 10 months before…
How to Find a Nanny
How I found our nanny is one of the most frequent questions I get from other new moms. When you are a new parent, and rather sleep deprived, the idea…
What to do when your nanny calls out sick: backup care options
What to do when you nanny calls out sick? This post offers a few suggestions so you’re ready when this situation inevitably arises.