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What is a nanny share?
Oh the elusive nanny share. It’s a very popular concept, in theory. Let’s get into “What is a nanny share?” Simply put: A nanny share is when two or more families share the same nanny. Sounds simple enough, right? The idea is that both families pay a little less, the nanny gets a little more..…
Read MoreCute Places to Host A Baby Shower in Atlanta, GA
Looking to host a baby shower in Atlanta, GA? After months of waiting, it’s finally time to celebrate your upcoming arrival. Planning a baby shower is an exciting and fun way to get creative and get your closest loved ones together to share in your joy. However, the idea of finding the perfect place can…
Read MoreLactation Support Resources in Atlanta, GA
Breastfeeding is a big undertaking, and it’s one that’s so much better with proper support. Fortunately, Atlanta, GA, offers a variety of lactation support resources to help parents get answers to their top breastfeeding questions and to succeed in their breastfeeding goals. Here is a comprehensive guide to some of the best lactation support resources…
Read MoreSleep Deprivation After Having a Baby: Survival Tips
After nine long months of pregnancy, your baby is finally here! For the first few days, adrenaline and pure excitement are your fuel. At the hospital you’re learning how to breastfeed, healing from birth, and getting to know your little one. Nursing staff is available 24/7 to help you. But when you finally get to…
Read MoreTop 5 New Year’s Resolutions for New Parents
The last two years have been hard. Parenting was already difficult before COVID, and the pandemic has made it an even more challenging and isolating experience. New Year’s resolutions of the past like “drop the baby off at the gym daycare four times a week and work out” are laughable these days. Gone too are…
Read MoreRhode Island Christmas Guide 2021
The holidays are here! ‘Tis the season for magic, wonder, and quality family time. In Rhode Island, there are lots of opportunities to experience the festivities with kids of all ages. Read on for family-friendly holiday activities in Rhode Island. Family-Friendly Holiday Activities in Rhode Island 51st Annual Bowen’s Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting at Newport…
Read MoreBreast Cancer and Breastfeeding
The decision to breastfeed can be difficult, and sometimes it’s not a decision at all. Parents who adopt, use surrogates, are separated from their baby, or have certain medical issues are not physically able to breastfeed. Most of the times, when talking about the benefits of breastfeeding, the focus is on the baby. However, research…
Read MoreBuckle Up For Safety
Buckle Up for Safety Written by Laurel Segal, The Seagull Nest, CPST Child Passenger Safety Month With September being National Child Passenger Safety Month, I am given the opportunity to address the importance of vehicle related safety. Naturally everyone wants to keep their children safe in vehicles and I hope that you will learn at…
Read MoreNanny Industry Standards
Are you hiring a nanny? Do you have a nanny? Are you a nanny? We’re here to talk about nanny industry standards. What is normal, what should be expected, what is unacceptable? Guaranteed Hours Guaranteed hours means that the parents are guaranteeing that the nanny is being paid her weekly pay 52 weeks a year.…
Read MoreWhat is a Night Nurse?
What is a night nurse? AKA What is a baby nurse? Well…a night nurse and a baby nurse are actually antiquated, misused and often illegal terms for nonmedical professionals. When parents are looking for support for their newborn they actually should be seeking out a newborn care specialist or postpartum doula! But most new parents…
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