"Lillian and Madison were unlikely, yet inseparable friends at their boarding school. Then Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake of a scandal, and they have barely spoken since. Years later, Lillian gets a letter from Madison pleading for her help. Madison's twin stepkids are moving in, and she wants Lillian to be their caretaker. However, there's a catch: the twins spontaneously combust when they get agitated. Lillian is convinced...

As a certified child care provider with over twenty years of experience, I wanted to take this opportunity to share all the knowledge I have gained over the years and give you the tools you need to take care of a child.

You got the job-but do you have the language? When English is not your first language, being a nanny or au pair to English-speaking children and families can be quite a challenge. This self-study guide provides English language instruction and practice so you can master skills specific to jobs in childcare. Learn vocabulary and phrases to deal with • communication with parents • discipline and sibling rivalry • homework help • food • health/safety Using...

Be the best babysitter in town! This handbook is the ultimate babysitter's helper, and a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the job. How can a babysitter entertain a fidgety kid, lull a toddler to sleep, or comfort a child who's feeling sad or upset? From finding clients and snagging the job to dealing with emergencies and accidents, “The Babysitter's Survival Guide” has all the advice you'll need. This fully revised edition includes updated...

Les scientifiques sont capables d'envoyer un homme sur la Lune mais n'arrivent pas à répondre à la question la plus fondamentale des débuts de la vie parentale: comment faire en sorte d'avoir un bébé heureux et comblé qui fait toutes ses nuits comme le reste de la famille et une mère qui n'est pas perpétuellement épuisée. Aujourd'hui, les mères et les pères n'ont pas à chercher plus loin que Prendre soin de son nourrisson. La série...

C'est le moment de prendre le pouls de la réalité ! Vous êtes maintenant engagé dans votre voyage parental depuis quatre mois au moins, et les complexités de la formation de l'enfant commencent à se multiplier. À mesure que votre bébé grandit physiquement, son esprit s'adapte et s'éveille à de nouvelles images, à de nouveaux sons et à de nouvelles sensations. Il peut maintenant interagir avec son univers matériel avec une plus grande...

From the playground to the playroom, mothers and nannies are engaged in a relationship like no other — they are sometimes co-parents and comrades, often confidants, and much more than employer and employee. It is a complex relationship that touches on issues of love, trust, and money. It can be a wonderful collaboration between two women who care for the same child or it can be a difficult situation with unfulfilled expectations on both sides. Mothers...

Aviso de tormenta: cuando llega el niño, la vida conyugal no siempre es un largo río tranquilo. Después de convertirse en padre y madre y tener nuevas obligaciones y responsabilidades, la pareja se pregunta cómo «triunfar» en su cometido. Este libro les ayudará a: • conciliar trabajo y vida familiar, • proteger la vida de pareja y conservar a los amigos, • cómo soportar el peso de la rutina, • aceptar la ambivalencia de los sentimientos,...

Happy Parenting: The Ultimate Guide to Smart and Happy Parenting, Learn about How to Raise Happy and Responsible Children in the 21st Century Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world but it is certainly the most rewarding of all. And as parents, we all want to make sure we're doing a great job of raising our kids to make sure they would be happy and successful in life. There have been many debates about which parenting philosophy is...

Baby sleep training is pretty much simple- it's about getting your baby to sleep. But it does not, and will not, end there. After your baby has gone to dreamland, there are instances when he'll wake up in the middle of the night, and then won't go to sleep, no matter how much you beg for him to do it. Baby sleep training is getting your baby to sleep, and helping him stay asleep through the night. Whether you are pregnant, a young parent or an experienced...