Nanny to Mommy

Summer is here! Don't let your kiddos suffer from summer slide. Summer reading is critical, not only for helping kids maintain learning while school is out, but also for fostering social-emotional development, discovering the joy of stories, and elevating the importance of lifelong learning. Educators and parents agree summer reading matters. Below are some great selections plus you could win some copies of your own!

Moving soon? SO many people are! If you are one of those people, I bet you are getting so excited, but if you have kids, you might be getting nervous. What are you supposed to do with them while you pack? How will they take the move (especially if it is to a new town), and how can you make it as stress-free as possible? Don’t worry - I am here to answer your questions! When we moved, I was really worried about how things would go, but with a few tricks and tips, I survived, and I know you will too. Here are a few ways to make your move with kids easier:

When it comes to taking your children on vacation, you want to make certain that they not only have a nice time but that they also get as much knowledge as possible about the world that they live in. Getting out of their homes and seeing the current world with their own eyes is something that should never be taken for granted in this day and age of ever-increasing reliance on technological advancements.

Having said that, traveling with children, particularly younger children like infants and toddlers, may be challenging, but not impossible. When going on vacation or traveling for business, there are certainly more things to pack and more people to worry about, but different does not necessarily have to equal worse or even more stressful. In fact, traveling with children may be an experience that is fantastic and satisfying for all parties involved, and can be one of the best things to do this summer. Here we look at some tips to help you.