One thing that children are yet to grow fond of is homework. Children want to come home after school and have nothing to do with books. They would rather come home, relax, catch their favorite cartoon, have dinner and sleep. There are tips that you as a parent would use, to help your child with homework. 1. Know your children's teachers and what they look for Schools often have many events. As a parent, you are encouraged to attend most of these events, if not all. Take the time to talk … [Read more...]
Do You Feel Like Life is Passing By Too Quickly?
May 12, 2017 by
Do You Feel Like Life is Passing By Too Quickly? Five Ways You Can Slow Life Down Today’s modern woman is one that wears many hats – career professional, mother, daughter, caretaker, wife/partner, friend, and many more. Juggling so many different hats and roles can certainly have time feeling as though it’s speeding by, with one day blending into the next in a blink of an eye. So how can you slow life down? Obviously we can’t stop the clock, but is there a way to have those days feel a … [Read more...]
9 Free (or Nearly Free) Activities Nannies Can Do With Their Kids
August 7, 2013 by
For a nanny, entertaining kids can take a lot of time, energy and ingenuity. How often have you heard the complaint “I’m bored” come from someone who’s surrounded by things to do? The good news, though, is that you’re never far from free, reliable entertainment, especially if you do a little homework first. If you’ve been stuck searching for affordable activity ideas, these might come in handy: Go to the Park A classic, and with good reason. Going to the park is a chance to get … [Read more...]
Family Literacy Day, Canada – January 27
January 25, 2013 by
Natrel and ABC partner to help new parents Sunday, January 27 is Family Literacy Day. ABC Life Literacy Canada has been sponsoring this national event since 1999. The focus is to raise awareness about the importance of reading and learning, and offering events and resources to help parents. “Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development. Even just 15 minutes a day can improve a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and … [Read more...]
CHILDCARE, 10 signs your child may need Eye Glasses
January 9, 2013 by
Adults know when they’re having trouble with their vision, but young children may not realize that anything is wrong. They may think that the poor quality of their sight is normal, or they may be too young to communicate that there’s a problem. That’s why it’s important for parents to pay close attention to tell-tale signs that their child is having trouble seeing so the problem can be corrected quickly. Early detection is crucial ! Here are 10 signs that your child may need … [Read more...]
Babysitting: 10 Classic Books to Read with your Child
July 25, 2012 by
Babysitting: 10 Classic Books to Read with your Child Reading with your child is an enjoyable activity that many parents love to do with their kids, and according to the U.S. Department of Education is one worth doing often. The U.S. Department of Education has stated that it will not only help her learn to read, but it will also help her to be successful throughout all of her education and onto her career. Check out these classic stories that you may remember from your childhood and read … [Read more...]
