How do you know your child’s camp is SAFE? Have you asked the appropriate questions that would give you confidence in the camp? When we questioned friends and family members who were sending their kids to camp, most parents - with a slight blush and timid smile - reported that their main concerns were: Will my child have friends at the camp? Expense Location … [Read more...] about 12 Questions Parents Need to Ask Their Child’s Summer Camp
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8 Questions You Should Ask a Potential Babysitter
There is nothing more important than the safekeeping of our children. So it's surprising how haphazard the hiring process can be for babysitters, nannys and other in-home childcare professionals. Take time to plan your interview with a potential caregiver and listen carefully to what he or she may tell you. Here are some obvious and not-so obvious questions that are … [Read more...] about 8 Questions You Should Ask a Potential Babysitter
7 Questions Every Parent Should Ask Before A Play Date
I’m embarrassed to ask that…what will they think of me? This is what many parents tell us when we discuss the importance of asking “safety questions” of another parent/friend /adult before sending their kids to a play date, sleep over, or off to sports practice. With all of the stories in the media lately about seemingly "trusted" adults in children’s lives who have … [Read more...] about 7 Questions Every Parent Should Ask Before A Play Date
Five Questions To Ask Yourself About Your Child’s Engagement With Tech
When I started to write this article I thought about safety; all of the important things you need to know about how to keep your children safe in this digital age; how to protect from negativity, etc, etc. Then I thought, NO! We need to think about how we as parents engage with our kids about technology, engage in technology and how YOU are the most important innovation in the … [Read more...] about Five Questions To Ask Yourself About Your Child’s Engagement With Tech
Nanny Questions You Should Ask
Looking for a nanny doesn’t have to be complicated if you know which nanny questions to ask. If you’re unsure about what to expect, how much to pay or what hours and days your nanny should work, here are some of the most important interview questions for nannies and nanny agencies. 5 Interview Questions for Nanny When finding a nanny, there are certain basic questions to … [Read more...] about Nanny Questions You Should Ask