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Day Care Offices Offer Best of All Worlds For Working Moms
Pack your briefcase and don't forget the sippy cup. While the debate over the success of working mothers rages on, many mamas seek out jobs that allow them to work from home in order to achieve the balance they desire. Having the flexibility to conduct their business as their wee ones wander about sounds like an ideal situation until the kiddos refuse to take their naps and mom is forced to conduct a conference call hiding on the floor of her closet.
Can You Tell the Difference Between Moms and Nannies?
My husband spends a ton of time at the playground with our kids and swears he can tell the difference between moms and nannies and dads and mannies. When I asked how, he said it's obvious when you watch their interactions.
I'm not so sure I agree, but it did make me laugh when we saw a too perfectly primped woman pushing a double stroller with newborn twins in it and he declared "nanny."
Reasons For Lack of Physical Activity at Daycare Revealed
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute presented a study to the Pediatric Academic Societies that said flip flops, lack of warm clothes, and in some cases, less than enthusiastic caretakers were to blame for the lack of physical activity in youngsters.
In 34 child care centers, caretakers sat with researchers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center to dish on child activities.
To see what they had to say, read more
Tending to Baby, Part 3: Nanny Share Option
To finish up our three part Tending to Baby Series, we're exploring the nanny share as another option. We've talked about the advantages and disadvantages of daycare and nanny care and doing a nanny share can combine the best of those worlds.
For those who don't know, a nanny share is when one family shares a nanny with another family.
Tending to Baby, Part 2: The Nanny Option
Last week we started a series on tending to baby. First we visited the topic of day cares. As much as I wanted to enroll my daughter in day care, it turned out it wasn't a cost efficient or viable option for me.
Doggie Day Care
Does your dog have too much time on his paws? Show him the light at the end of the tunnel (or in this case, his collar) and let him try to chase it down....for hours.
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Website of the Day: Care 2.0
We may be scrambling to consult gift guides for presents for our loved ones, but let's not forget that the season of giving extends beyond that. Care 2.0 is the place you can go to get back in touch with those you can help in various ways. It's a jump-off point for causes and charities you may be already looking for — a quick perusal points you in the direction of petitions and where to donate your money, items, or time.
The Office, "Double Date": Best Lines of the Night and Video!
I knew it was going to be hard to top the koi pond incident (and those Halloween costumes), but I was glad to see this week's The Office return to the storyline with new paramours Michael and Helene. This time, Pam is actually coming around to the idea of her mother dating her boss, but per his usual protocol, Michael is ready with a few blunders to messy things up. We also had a friendly competition between Andy and Dwight and — naked photos?
Katy Perry and Sugar UK Prepare for Tonight's MTV EMAs!
MTV EMA host Katy Perry posed with Pete Wentz and Joss Stone at a press conference yesterday ahead of the MTV Europe Music Awards at the O2 Arena in Berlin tonight, which airs on MTV at 9pm. Pete is taking on digital hosting duties, while Joss will be presenting the red carpet online at 8pm. Acts performing include Beyonce, Jay-Z, Leona Lewis, Shakira, Green Day, Foo Fighters and Tokio Hotel, and presenters include Brody Jenner, Bar Refaeli, Backstreet Boys, Jonas Brothers and more.
6 Saving Suggestions to Consider This Weekend
If you spent the week carefully monitoring your spending and trying to be productive and efficient, don't play clueless on the weekend and blow all your efforts with a Saturday spending spree. Consider these smart saving tips before you whip out your wallet.
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