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Aside from choosing a school (and your partner!), hiring a nanny for your little one may be one of the most important choices you make for your family.
You want someone who’s responsible and loving, of course, but there may be other considerations: Do you need a nanny who can drive? Do you want a bilingual nanny? Are you looking for someone with a CPR certification?
NPN offers tons of resources to help you figure out the traits of your ideal nanny, connect you with nanny candidates and start your nanny relationship on the right foot.
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Are there any websites anyone would recommend for finding a nanny that you have used recently? I don’t have Facebook. I have never had luck on care.com. I also keep striking out with the agencies too. ...
Hi, looking to apply to Parker for my daughter, who will be eligible for Pre-K next fall. I heard that part of the application process requires a recommendation from a daycare or preschool. We have a nanny and plan to keep her until we start Pre-K. Has anyone been accepted to Parker without attendin...
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Have you ever wished you could consult an expert educator in order to help you make a decision for your child? If you or anyone you know has ever wondered: - should I look into having my child with a summer birthday repeat a grade? - is the amount of homework/type of homework b...
Looking at different potty training approaches and wondering about the “oh crap!” book which recommends having child go commando at first. How do working parents manage this? Do day cares allow commando training? Seems messy and unsanitary Do parents just use vacation time to jump sta...
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