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Grocery lists. Checklists. To-do lists. Lots of people love--and live by--lists. And parents are no exception. Today's families are busier than ever, and moms don't have the time or energy to search and scramble for the parenting information they are desperately seeking. This handy, practical reference guide will save time, money, and sanity for today's busy women.
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Working Mom's 411 is your one-stop resource guide for navigating through the often choppy waters of managing kids, career and home. With extensive experience as a credentialed nanny, household manager and as a working mom herself, Michelle is sure to make you laugh out loud as she shares her expert take on the common dilemmas that working mothers face.
At your fingertips, you will find expert advice, up to date information and tried-and-true tips on everything from choosing childcare to streamlining housework, homework and more. You'll discover super solutions to problems big and small from learning how to let go of that all-too-familiar working moms guilt to dealing with family and friends who have different ideas about home moms and careers should mix. Buy Now!
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America's nanny offers a large dose of healthy parenting advice with secrets for raising happy, secure, and well-balanced babies and toddlers.
Babies don't come with instructions. And since today's parents are so overwhelmed with schedules and demands, they have little time to bone up on their parenting skills. Often removed from grandparents and relatives who in times past lived next door or just down the street, they have no one to guide them through the disorienting world of raising children. Enter Nanny to the Rescue! Michelle LaRowe, 2004 International Nanny Association "Nanny of the Year," gives her tried and true solutions to childcare. Her expertise with chapters titled "Who's the boss?" and "Discipline is not a four letter word" gives confidence to parents who need specific ideas for real day-to-day problems. A proud member of Christian Nannies, Michelle offers foundational truths sure to help encourge moms and dads.
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Faced with multiple choices regarding school, friends, and activities coupled with the ever-widening influence of the outside world, parents of 6-12 year olds need help. America's nanny is back to offer a large dose of healthy parenting advice with secrets for raising happy, secure, and well-balanced children.
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Flying with Your Angels
 The holiday season can present the opportunity to travel and visit family both near and far. But when it comes to flying with the kiddos, being prepared should be every traveling parent's motto. From planning out seating arrangements to packing purposely, flying with the kids doesn't have to be turbulent.
Before You Book:
Visit your airline's web page, and read about their policies and procedures for traveling with young children. Some airlines limit where car seats can be placed and the number of car seats per row.
Purposefully Pack:
Be sure to back your child's favorite "lovies" or other items that bring comfort to your child. You'll also want to have an easy to access carryon bag full of small books, games, snacks, drinks and items and articles for changing and cleaning up messes.
Airports:
Airports can be crazy places! Research the amenities of each airport and terminal before you leave. Some will have great play centers and kid friendly restaurants and others will be bare to the bone.
And be sure to allow plenty of time to get to the airport. You never know what can happen with kids and tow and allowing plenty of time for bad traffic, parking, checking bags, and waiting in line can significantly reduce stress.
Checking In:
When you arrive at the gate, ask the airline representative if the flight is full. If not, see if you can get placed in a row that has empty seats.
It's also a good idea to board before everyone else. This makes getting everyone (and everything!) into place possible before the passenger rush begins.
Diaper Duty:
Be sure your carryon bag has everything that you need to treat an explosive diaper. Be sure to pack a few gallon sized zip top bag to seal out the scent.
You'll also want to ask the flight attendant where they advise passengers to change their babies.
Feeding the Kiddos:
Bring your own is always the safest way to go.
Be sure to pack adequate snacks and drinks, formula, and easy to feed foods like bread, cheese and crackers to serve up. The worst case scenario would be being stuck on the tarmac with nothing to feed a hungry kid.
Keep the Kids Busy:
Adults have a hard time sitting still on long flights, so you can only imagine how your energetic young in may feel.
Bring along a hand held video game, laptop or portable DVD player to keep older children occupied. Travel versions of favorite games work well too. Younger kids may enjoy books, small cars and other toys that don't have tons of pieces that will only end up getting lost.
In Flight Napping:
Bring something your child is used to sleeping with. A small blanket, sleep sac or pillow may help them to get some rest in an unfamiliar and crammed place.
Dealing with a Difficult Child:
Be prepared for meltdowns and the evil looks from other passengers that are on board. Do your best to keep children from distracting other passengers by kicking seats in front of them or by screaming. Distracting them with special treats and small new toys can often head of a meltdown before it starts.
Check out www.flyingwithkids.com for more travel tips!
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Michelle LaRowe is the 2004 International Nanny Association Nanny of the Year. A career nanny specializing in caring for twins, Michelle has over a decade of nanny experience. Although she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, she has found her true calling, working as a professional nanny.
Michelle is an active member of the nanny community. She is the founder and president of Boston Area Nannies, Inc., a local non profit educational organization and has served on the International Nanny Association Board of Directors for the past five years. During that time she has also served as the associations 1st Vice President. Michelle is also a proud member of Christian Nannies.
She is called on by the media as a nanny and parenting expert, and has been affectionately dubbed America's Nanny. Michelle has appeared on television and has been featured in print. She is the author of the new parenting series, Nanny to the Rescue!, a contributing writer in the Experts' Guide to the Baby Years and a regular columnist in several parenting publications, including Twins Magazine.
To learn more about Michelle and to get your parenting tip of the day, please visit www.michellelarowe.com.
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