Na-mily Notes

The Potty Training Adventure Potty training is a major milestone—and a common parenting challenge.  It’s an exciting step toward independence for your little one, but the process can feel daunting: When should...

Raising an infant can feel like stepping into a new world where sleep patterns are as unpredictable as the weather. As a new parent, you might find your little one waking up...

As a busy parent managing work deadlines and household duties, you may find yourself in a situation where your child needs help with their homework or requires more nurturing care than just...

Congratulations—you’re having a baby! As you prepare to welcome your little one, there’s plenty to plan for, from setting up the nursery to finding the perfect nanny. But one thing many parents...

Here’s what I want others to know. I’m often surprised that outdated stereotypes about what it’s like to be a stay-at-home mom persist—from whispers at the playground to the point-blank questions SAHMs...

Parallel play is a form of play that educators use to encourage early learners to engage with both their peers and various materials in their environment.  In parallel play, children play next...

When you hire a domestic employee to work in your home you assume several important employer responsibilities. Here’s a summary of the requirements and an easy solution for taking care of them:...

When we think of Return on Investment (ROI), we often imagine profit, stock portfolios, or business assets. But in the world of family life, the ROI of hiring a nanny takes on...

The landscape of work and family life has shifted dramatically in recent years, especially as post-pandemic return-to-office mandates are taking hold. For working mothers, many of whom were already balancing a heavy...

By: Michelle Keefe The corporate world is grappling with the future of work, and a troubling trend is emerging: the push for mandatory return-to-office policies. Amazon, among others, recently mandated that employees...

Welcoming a new baby is a joyful time, but it can also come with challenges, especially during the 4th trimester after birth. This is where a newborn care specialist can be beneficial....

Household managers are essential for busy families who need help juggling work, school, and activities. They organize schedules, handle chores, and oversee maintenance, allowing families to spend more quality time together. ‘...