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10 TOP CHARACTERISTICS TO LOOK FOR IN A NANNY

10/22/2012

Written by: Sometimes it’s hard to know what to look for when you’re hiring a nanny. There are so many things that are important, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the process. Here are ten characteristics that quality caregivers share.…

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9 Ways to Welcome Your New Live-In Nanny into Your Home

10/20/2012

Written by: Congratulations, you've hired a new nanny! Beginning to work with a new nanny is an exciting time, and welcoming her into your home, especially if she’s a live-in nanny, is an important step in developing a good nanny…

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Halton Region, ON Director

10/18/2012

My name is Carrie and I’m the new Program Director for Mommy Connections in the Halton Region, including the cities of Oakville, Burlington and Milton! After living in Toronto for a number of years, I moved to Oakville in late…

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10 Books that Provide Insight into Life as a Nanny

10/18/2012

Written by: From a behind the scenes peek into life as a celebrity nanny to personal essays and interviews with nannies and the adult children they cared for, if you’re looking for insight into life as a nanny, check out…

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10 iPhone Apps for Tracking Kids Nutritional Needs

10/13/2012

Keeping up with what your child needs, what she doesn't need, and what she’s actually eating can be difficult, but it’s also essential for parents who understand the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and are dedicated to instilling good eating habits…

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Five Ways Neuroscience Will Change Education

10/11/2012

Neuroscience is coming to the classroom. Or more accurately, our understanding of how a brain develops will change the way we teach, parent, and help our kids to grow and develop. Over the last decade, our ability to study how…

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How Neuroscience Opened My Eyes to Helping My Kids Reach Their Full Potential

10/09/2012

I am a stay-at-home mother of two girls, aged two and nine, and a baby boy, aged 12 months. For the past few years, my oldest daughter, who was born in the United States, has kept on telling me that…

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How to Prevent Crying When Taking Away the Pacifier

10/09/2012

  Despite its diminutive size, the pacifier has been the subject of some pretty big debate; some parents and caregivers theorize that pacifier use, even during infancy, can negatively affect the formation of teeth and mouth shape, while proponents hold…

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