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Hi all!! I'm new to NPN and I'm so grateful for all the resources and the recommendation to join. In May of 2024, I'll be having twins! I'm beyond excited! However, I have absolutely zero help, no partner, no family and no idea what I'm doing. I don't even have someone to take me t...
We have a part-time nanny who handles school pick-up and driving to after school activities plus a date night once a week. We're expecting a new baby, and family will be in town for an extended period to help, plus I'll be off on leave. We're trying to figure out what kind of arrangements to make ...
Trying to search for extended summer day activities in the SW Michigan area for tweens. if anyone has ideas, please post? Searching for more ideas! Thank you! I’m aware of the following camps/day camps or activities: Third Coast Beach Day Camp - New Buffalo https:/...
Hi all, I keep hearing good things about this "creative curriculum" program for daycares and pre-k from family in other states (ex: in Portland, OR and Austin, TX). Is anyone familiar with this program? I saw that the Northwestern Settlement uses it (starting with ages 2 and up)-- i...
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