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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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July 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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Most parents and caregivers unknowingly underestimate a child’s language skills

Children’s word comprehension develops far faster than speaking ability – even from the first month’s children are capable of understanding far more than we realize…

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Talkative toddler, master of math?

Strong early verbal skills have been linked to greater conceptual understanding of mathematics. Tell Me More By now, the advice to speak to your children…

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Sleep routines mean more sleep for everyone

Reinforcing sleep routines means your child goes to sleep earlier and sleeps longer. Tell Me More Many parents swear by bedtime routines, and scientific evidence…

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Getting Ready for Your Sitter

You’ve done it! Booked a sitter via SitterTree, snagged that hard-to-get dinner reservation and picked up your favorite dress from the cleaners. Now what? It’s…

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Imaginary friends can be good to have

Imaginary friends tend to reflect strong cognitive, social, and emotional skills in young children, rather than being a cause for concern. Tell Me More Creating…

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June 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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Summer Creative Play Guide for School-Aged Children

Summer is almost here and soon your kids will be out of school! You may be wondering what to do with your kids while they…

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Quality of early care linked to outcome

High-quality care before entering school has a significant impact on long-term outcomes. Tell Me More While there’s no evidence that anyone specific preschool program is…

SitterTree: Rooted in Community

Inspired by trusted relationships in a small town, SitterTree is more than an app. Founder, Jody Stephenson, shares her vision for connecting more families with…

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The development of empathy

Tiny cells in the brain that act like internal mirrors give us the capacity to copy actions and behaviors as well as feel or empathize…

Healthy Kids: It Starts with Mom

As a new mom, we learn to scrutinize every nuance of our baby to understand what the little person is trying to tell us.  Before…

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