I need to do a background check (on myself!) but am not sure how to go about it. Do I contact the police or is it an agency that does it? I've done it before, many years ago, so I know it is possible, I am just not sure how. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks R.
I found someone I want to hire for a nanny for my 6 month old once I return...
I need to conduct a background check for a new sitter. Has anyone used a...
I am getting ready to interview some potential babysitters and I am wanting...
We are in the process of hiring a nanny for our baby boy who is 8 months old...
Hi! Anyone do something special for their kindergartener on their first day of school? A special breakfast? Outfit? Keepsake? Craft? My son starts kindergarten soon and I would like to do something a little special. Thanks!!
My oldest daughter is starting kindergarten next Wednesday. I really want...
I have a daughter who will be starting kindergarten and a son who will be...
Hi, everyone! We have one week left of summer vacation before my boy...
My niece is starting kindergarten in a few weeks and I live on the other...
My son will be ready for kinder this coming year and I don't know what to do about after school care. He's currently in preschool that offers a full day program through elementary but I'd like to look at other schools as well. I'm having a hard time finding an after school program in my area. The schools I've looked into only have after care for 1st grade and up. I work full time. Any suggestions? Thanks.
My daughter will be an 11 year old sixth grader. Does any place in the...
How much did you pay for after school care?
Hi Mamas! I work full time and my kids are too old for “day care” and...
I am going back to work after several years at home and my child (age 10)...
Hi All, I have a 6 months old baby girl, who started day-care about 2 weeks ago. Since than she is taking (good case scenario) two 20 min. naps btw. 7am and 4pm. When daddy picks her up and takes her homes, she takes a nap from 4;30-5:30, and then she goes to bed around 8:30-9pm, and sleeps usually until around 6:45 (and then I need to wake her up). Any ideas how to help her take a nap at daycare?
Im a Registered Home Day Care Provider and I have two openings. If anyone...
My leave is coming to an end so back to work for me. My little one is going...
Does anyone have some ideas how much daycare or in home care runs a day in...
Does anyone know of a good day care around Middleburg Heights or Strongsville?
My daughter tested above the 9th stanine on the GATES test and was invited to attend a new school. Liberty Talented and Gifted Elementary school. It will be a full time gifted school for kids who tested only in the 9th stanine or higher. She will have to be bused to this school from her old one. Have any of you had children who have attended such a school? She will be in 3rd grade and has been in gifted classes since kindergarten. Do you think its worth it at this young of an age (she will be 8 in August) ? She does really enjoy her...
My daughter Alex's preschool teacher has informed me that while she'd love...
Okay everyone keeps telling me my daughter is gifted and I need to find the ...
We just moved to a new town in a new state and had our children evaluated at...
It seems like everyone I know has a kid in the "gifted and talented" program...
Hi there. I need advice. My husband and I are pretty determined that we want to home-school. My son will be 5 in a week, so he technically could be in kindergarden in August. We also have a daughter that will be 3 in July, and a 5 mos old, too. So-here are my questions? How do we even begin to get started? Who do you contact to get info? What do we do to still keep him active with kids his own age? He has been going to pre-school 2 days a week -- but now all those kids are going off to "school". How do you balance...
I wanted to ask all the Homeschool Moms why they decided to homeschool. Was...
My seven year old has recently started requesting to be homeschooled. She is...
Hi moms, We have been open to the idea of homeschooling but don't know...
I'm very interested in hearing your perspective either for or against...
We have a FABULOUS NANNY and are hoping to share her with another Evanston family (preferably) or find another full-time position for her. Aida has it all - warmth, dependability, sound judgment, energy, initiative, tons of experience (including all ages, twins, kids with special needs, seniors, and nannyshares), formal training in early childhood development, excellent English and driving, Spanish, a barber's license (really!), a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate, CPR, non-smoking, and more. She lives in Chicago and is...
Hi, I am meeting up with a family and nanny next week to talk about doing a...
Hello! I am thinking of entering a nanny share with another family. We...
I just came back to work after having #3. My kids have always attended a...
We are looking to share our nanny with another nearby family with one child....
My son is in preschool for the second year. So far I have been happy until recently. He is being bullied and I believe his class is under staffed. I spent the day with him and just watched. I really don't think the teacher has enough time to spend with each child. What they are doing I could probably do at home. Do any of you have your preschoolers at home and what type of things do you do with them? What should they know before kindergarten? Thanks
My 5 yo daughter is so excited to start kindergarten, and the whole family...
My daughter is starting public kindergarten in August and I was wondering...
What do your kids learn in kindergarten that they have not already learned...
my son will be going to kindergarten next fall and i was wondering about ...
What is everyone's opinion of doing a year of Pre-K before starting kindergarten? Given my daycare situation (see my other post), I am considering having my daughter start in Pre-K at the same center that does my son's after school program in the Fall. My son did NOT do Pre-K. He was with the same babysitter from the time he was 6 weeks old until he started school last August. Frankly, he just would not have been developmentally ready to do Pre-K. I had assumed that I would do the same with my daughter, but I am rethinking this now. ...
Hi! Curious what you gals and guys would do! So my son just turned 4 on...
Hi I heard that there is a pre pre-k for children under 3 years old. Does...
My son just turned 4 in December, and should be going to Pre-K this fall....
My daughter will be 5 Sept 3rd and I'm not sure which program to put her in....
I pack a cold lunch for school for my son, but am running out of ideas. I do PB&J but he is getting sick of this. What does everyone else pack for a cold lunch?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any good ideas of what I can pack for my...
My oldest is starting first grade on Tuesday and he wants to take his lunch...
Just wondering if your child packs his or her lunch for school, and if so,...
Any one have fresh simple ideas/recipes for lunch? My daughters are 6, 4,...
Hi, All, What do you do if you work or attend school full-time, spouse is not around and your young children are mildly ill (with a slight fever, runny nose, cough, etc.) and thus cannot attend school? Here's my situation: I will start a psychology PhD program this fall. For my fellowship/stipend, I must take at least 9 courses per year, T.A. 3 sessions (quarters) per year, and do research. As well as a student, I am a 40+ mother of two children, almost 3 and 4 years old. My husband, a touring musician, is out of town (country)...
Hi, I need some input here....My husband and I work full time and my 4...
I am beyond frustrated. I almost have to laugh at this point because it is...
Hi Moms, I know that having my 12 month old in daycare will give us plenty...
Hi Moms. I am a daycare provider and recently I have had some pretty sick...
As a child I was a social outcast, a nerd. I was overweight, had horrible acne, bad perm, oversized, thick glasses. I was a mess. I was a complete introvert but managed to have a few friends. One became my best friend and was very loyal to me. She moved away when we were in highschool but as adults we still talk every few months. I was depressed a lot during the teen years. Once I lost the weight, my skin cleared up, and I got contacts, I felt slightly more confident. My reputation for being a nerd followed me into high school as I...
I am 3 classes from getting my associates degree in general studies. Then, I...
Per my blog...i find myself talking to my mamma-friends and my own kids...
Mamas & Papas- What is a friend at age 3, at age 5, at age 7 in the...
This is a LONG story... I know you will all have lots of questions that I...
