Companion care is a valuable and necessary non-medical service for many senior citizens or people living with disabilities. Companions often provide personal care services. However, the goal of companion care is to provide emotional support and socialization. Companions may help older adults with a variety of essential tasks including: Light housekeeping and laundry Meal preparation… Read more »
Whether it is a nanny, a senior caregiver, a personal assistant, or someone else, letting go of a household employee is almost never enjoyable. Many household employees become a valuable extension of the family they work with, so if you need to terminate their employment, it is important to ensure everything goes as smoothly as… Read more »
Tags: Termination, Employee | October 12, 2020
Courtesy of Porch.com We’ve all been there. You get home from a long day at work or wake up on a Saturday morning, and the absolute last thing you want to think about is your chore list. Whether you’re the kind of person who likes to keep things in a constant state of tidiness or… Read more »
With COVID-19 disrupting the day to day lives of millions of people around the world, life and work as we know it has been drastically changed. Working remotely has become the new norm for many companies. For many people, working from home can be difficult, especially if they are juggling the demands of parenthood. Here,… Read more »
Tags: Virtual, Productivity, Working | September 24, 2020
Online learning is the new normal for kids around the country. With so much screen time, it can take a toll on their brains and their eyes. Muscles around the eyes can become strained, which could cause blurry vision and headaches. Dry eyes are also common with excess exposure to screens. To help prevent screen… Read more »
Tags: Tips, Burnout, Screen Time | September 15, 2020
For many families, online learning will be the new norm for the foreseeable future. Because of this, parents may be looking for ways to create a more robust educational experience. One-on-one tutoring is a valuable resource that can help bolster your child’s strengths and work through their weaknesses. Here are some benefits of tutoring that… Read more »
Tags: Private Tutor | August 27, 2020
Remote learning is the new norm for many places around the country this coming autumn. For that reason, many parents are looking for ways to support their kids during the learning curve of distance learning. The good news: your nanny might be able to help! When looking to hire a new nanny, there are some… Read more »
August 14, 2020
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared early this year, most children have found themselves spending more time than ever inside their homes. With schools closed indefinitely and states issuing stay-at-home orders, kids are cooped up within the four walls of their homes, with plenty of time on their hands. Many will likely spend much… Read more »
Tags: Quarantine, BusyKid, Apps for Kids | August 6, 2020
As many families determine which method of education is best for their children this autumn, they may be considering what the differences are between tutors and private educators. Both professionals will help students master the knowledge they need to do well in school and advance to the next grade. We know that your goal is… Read more »
Tags: School, Education, Effective Learning, Co-Op, Learning Pod | August 3, 2020
Communication is key to developing a successful working relationship with your household employees. Having a solid foundation of communication will help navigate issues that arise underneath the roof of your busy home. Here are some core tips for ideal communication with your employees. #1: Be specific and concise Employees appreciate 100% clarity and honesty from… Read more »
Tags: Communication, Strategy, Clarity, Honesty, Respect, Agreement, Contract | July 28, 2020