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...
I am looking into after school child care. What should I expect to pay?
My son will be ready for kinder this coming year and I don't know what to do...
My daughter will be an 11 year old sixth grader. Does any place in the...
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...
Thanks to all of you who responded. I will look into the HEBAGT website. ...
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...
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...
Can anyone recommend a good Montessori school in the area?
I'm seeking opinions on the Montessori program at Lakeside Montessori in The...
I am thinking about putting my daughter in a Montessori school within the...
I am interested in starting my little man at Montessori this February when...
Hi Moms, I am interested in sending my children to Montessori school. I...
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....
HI Mom's, I have a friend with a 4-year old who would lke a couple of hours alone to run errands, get her hair done, etc. Do you have any suggestions for drop-in locations where they will watch your child for a couple of hours in a fun, clean, well-supervised location? She doesn't care where it is in the Chicago area (she lives downtown) because she'll shop nearby or find a hair salon to have her hair cut near the children's center. Day care centers want a daily commitment, and she only wants an occassional drop-in. Thanks!
I am looking for a child care center in the Chandler/Gilbert/Mesa area that...
My old job recently asked me to return to work part-time, on a project-by...
I have a few interviews for work coming up in the next week. Is there anyone...
I need a Daycare that will accept drop-ins in the Plano/Allen area (East...
My oldest daughter will be starting kindergarten in a few weeks and I'm in a flurry trying to get everything ready. Gathering school supplies, clothes, making after school care/child care arrangements, making sure I have all her records with the school. I started to think about it that we are doing everything within our power to make this new transition as easy for her as possible but no one is preparing me. :) I was looking at the Welcome to the School Letter that I received in the mail and almost burst into tears. I remember bringing...
Hi Moms! My firstborn is ready to start kindergarten in less than a month -...
Hi All, I am looking for any advice, suggestions or ideas on how to make...
My 4 year old daughter will turn 5 years old this month. She has never been...
Hi mamas, I have a two-fold question. I'm looking for information on...
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 ...
Hi I heard that there is a pre pre-k for children under 3 years old. Does anyone know of a school that offers something educational (not day care) for kids under 3. My daughter is 2 yrs old, I would like to put her in a class that would prepare her for pre k (and give me some free time, and it would get her to be less attached to 'mommy') thanks!
What is everyone's opinion of doing a year of Pre-K before starting...
Hi! Curious what you gals and guys would do! So my son just turned 4 on...
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....
Have you ever had to take your child out of private school and place them into public school for a certain reason or vice versa, take them from public and place them in private. What were your reasons for doing so, the pros and cons of each, your experiences, advice and recommendations. Thank you.
Are your children in public school or private or home school? Why did you...
My son just turned 4 and next year he will be going to kinder. I am puzzled...
I am from Malaysia and very confuse about the education system here. Private...
Hello Mamas, My DD is almost 4 and we are planning on putting her in...
After my daughter was in daycare from 3 months to almost 3 years, my husband and I decided to become a one working parent family. I am now a stay at home mom, have been for about a year. My daughter isn't going to go to Pre-K. She is very smart, recognizes all of her ABC's, can say them, can count to 15 and can count backwards from 10. She can also write all of her ABC's (in capitals) and we are working on her writing her numbers. She knows all her colors and shapes, she can cut with scissors (but she cna't really cut anything that makes...
My oldest daughter will be starting kindergarten in a few weeks and I'm in a...
My daughter is 4 years old and has a September birthday. She has been going...
My little boy turned 2 at the end of July and suddenly we are looking for...
My son is currently in preschool and he is the smallest kid and one of the...
Any one have fresh simple ideas/recipes for lunch? My daughters are 6, 4, and 18m and I am haveing the hardest time finding kid friendly lunch ideas that don't take forever to put together. If I fix another PBJ with oranges or Mac and Cheese I think we all four will go crazy.
I pack a cold lunch for school for my son, but am running out of ideas. I do...
My son will be starting 1st grade soon and I would like some healthy lunch...
I was reading responses about high school senior traditions and I saw a few...
My oldest is starting first grade on Tuesday and he wants to take his lunch...
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...
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...
My daughter's school is doing a fundraising event for the American Heart...
