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Why childcare jobs are the best jobs for college students

5 reasons childcare jobs are some of the best jobs for college students  As a college student, you juggle a lot-from exams to studying, homework to lectures, maintaining friendships and a social life, to eating healthy and working out. Now: squeeze a job into the mix?! That can be quite the challenge, but is a…

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Bundled babies eat and sleep better

Swaddling coaxes babies to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Tell Me More Swaddling is a technique of wrapping a young baby in a…

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Toy labels: consider ager before stage

The age listed on labels of toys and games is often a recommendation based on safety concerns, not developmental suitability. Tell Me More At present,…

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November Date Night Giveaway: FREE Babysitting + $100 Gift card

Alright, Atlanta parents, this one is for you! We know you all LOVE your kids, but dating your spouse is SUPER important and tends to…

October Date Night Giveaway: FREE Babysitting + $100 Gift card

Alright, Atlanta parents, this one is for you! We know you all LOVE your kids, but dating your spouse is SUPER important and tends to…

SitterTree Prepares Top Babysitters to Take on Any Career

Something special happens every fall at SitterTree. There is an air of excitement, possibility, anticipation which builds in the weeks leading up to September. And,…

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Finding a Mentoring Mom

When I was a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) with five little boys, I yearned for an older woman to talk to—someone who had walked the path…

The difference between boys and girls – not so great after all

Despite common statements such as “girls speak earlier than boys” when it comes to developmental milestones, there simply is no proven significant difference between genders….

Pointing to print preps the brain for reading

Years before children actually learn to read, they begin to realize that letters and written text carry meaning. Tell Me More Research has shown that…

September Date Night Giveaway: FREE Babysitting + $100 Gift card

Alright, Atlanta parents, this one is for you! We know you all LOVE your kids, but dating your spouse is SUPER important and tends to…

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Thinking “outside the box” has roots in early experiences

Like many other skills, creative thinking can be strengthened by early environments. Tell Me More Seeing things from different angles is considered a form of…

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Even praise has its pitfalls

Across cultures, children respond better to praise for effort rather than praise for outcome. Tell Me More Let’s start out by saying right away that…

5 Steps to Help Your Children Overcome Fear

As parents, our greatest vision is to have children who have a positive sense of self with enough self-confidence to navigate the challenges of life….

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