Valuable Safety Lessons for Kids

Valuable Safety Lessons for Kids

By Sara Stringer

Like most families, keeping your kids and home safe is a primary concern. It doesn’t matter if you live on one of the safest blocks in the city, no neighborhood is immune to theft. In fact, many burglars target quiet communities. From the burglars viewpoint, the people who live in these communities are more likely to let their guards down. Residents may leave their car doors, windows and front doors unlocked, making it easy for a thief to enter the home.

Live In Nanny or Au Pair?

 

Submitted by Christina Appleworth

Deciding between a live in nanny and an au pair means weighing up how much work you expect them to complete, as well as considering the important differences between their respective roles.

10 things I learned as a nanny (guest post)

 

10 things I learned as a nanny (kids are 7-years-old and under)

Setting Expectations for Your New Nanny

 

Submitted by Candi Wingate

You are preparing to hire a new nanny.  What expectations should you reasonably have for your nanny?  How should you communicate those expectations to your nanny?   How should you implement and reinforce your expectations?

Parenting by Adoption: Adoption advice

 

Submitted by Kelli Suchy

I am both an Adoptive Mom and for the past 5 years have worked to help other couples and singles navigate the process and steps to adopt successfully in the U.S.   As someone who has both the BTDT experience personally and has helped numerous people through the steps from thinking about adoption to being placed with a baby, here are the basic steps laid out for you.

National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month: My molestation story

 

Earlier today I wrote a post about my near-rape experience, as a youth. I have another post to write now; this one is going to be far more emotionally draining. I'm mustering up my nerve, though, and will fight through the tears to get this story told.

Please note: This story is based on my memories. Other people involved in this story may have a different viewpoint. This, however, is how I remember things...