New Book Offers A Peek At The Nanny’s Life
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New Book Offers A Peek At The Nanny’s Life

I have never been a “real” nanny–one who works full or even part-time over the long haul of a family’s life with small children.  I have never employed such a nanny either.  But having both been a semi-regular baby sitter and having employed several of same since I started working part-time when my first child was about a year old, I am j...
Taking A Nanny On Vacation: Smart Or Tacky?
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Taking A Nanny On Vacation: Smart Or Tacky?

I have never taken a nanny on vacation. To my knowledge, my friends have never taken a nanny on vacation. But I have heard stories — rumours? urban myths? — about people who do this. Part of me has to admit it’s a pretty brilliant idea. But the other part thinks it’s one of the most pretentious, self-involved things a parent can do. The...
Finding A Nanny
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Finding A Nanny

THE BABBLE TAKE Those who hire a nanny for their children cite the advantages of personalised, individual child care in a familiar home environment. There are downsides, too — cost is chief among them. Other potential snags include loss of privacy and the solitary nature of nanny care, which makes trust an even bigger issue than it is...
Childcare Options
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Childcare Options

THE BABBLE TAKE Childcare options are a sensitive topic, fraught with class and financial issues. There is no hard data on whether daycare or at-home-care is better for children. Both options have pros and cons, including logistical hurdles. If the at-home caregiver is a nanny, economics will factor in; paying a nanny to take care of a single...
Nanny Dumps Kids In Daycare
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Nanny Dumps Kids In Daycare

Roxanna Patricia Villamarin seemed like the perfect nanny, until her clients found out that instead of taking their children on fun outings to the zoo, she was dumping them at another in-house daycare. Villamarin paid this unlicensed daycare provider $US10 per day. Her own salary? $US16 per hour. Now she's facing five counts of grand thef...
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Tori And Dean – It’s Date Night

5:25 PM Tori and Dean took some time off from the kids. They look super happy. Do you think they called the paps to let them know of their outing? Tori looks like she may have gained a... read more

Harlow Madden Has An Attitude

4:21 PM I love little Harlow’s attitude in this picture. I’m sure it was just the moment they snapped the shutter, but it’s adorable. She’s going to face life he... read more

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Fab New Kids’ Clothes And Shoes Shop To Open!

5:03 PM Stocking Lulu Australia bags, Rock Your Baby and Sudo clothes - not to mention being the only shop in Oz to stock Kickers and Pippy Toes, Naughty Monkeys is set to blow our min... read more

Fisher-Price Handy Manny’s Repair Shop

10:11 AM Every little handy-kid needs a workbench for his or her special projects, and with Handy Manny himself on-hand in this Handy Manny’s Repair Shop playset, it’s even... read more
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