Transformers: 25th Anniversary Matrix Of Leadership Edition [The Complete Series]
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| This box set includes all 98 restored episodes, as well as Autobot and Decepticon magnets printable scripts, a 60-page book and more, all packed nicely into a Matrix of Leadership box - details are below. (more) | ||
Kids and TV
Television today is still a “baby sitter” both for adults and preschoolers. When people are bored or simply want to rest, they watch TV. Some are not really interested to watch at all. They need the TV to put them to sleep. As soon as you turn it off, they wake up.
With the remote control, watching TV can be a dizzying experience. I get confused with what characters go with what plot. What with that mysterious hand switching channels during commercial breaks, you find yourself following several shows at the same time. Sometimes you have to shout, “stop!” and confiscate the remote control. “Please decide which program you want and stick to it”.
That was supposed to be final but what’s this switching channel again? “Mom, there are commercial breaks!” would be the excuse. Today’s TV imports still have family-oriented shows and the rest are soap operas, game shows and their local counterparts which include slapsticks or tearjerkers, noontime variety shows, movie personalities’ song and dance, and movie Dom’s gossip sessions. (more…)
How to Discipline Your Child Appropriately and Effectively
What constitutes appropriate discipline? When should you administer discipline? While there is no one right answer to fit every family and every circumstance, there are some general guidelines that are recommended.
First, let’s cover why a parent disciplines his/her child. The immediate purposes of discipline are usually twofold: to help a child learn what behaviors are [...]
Hire a nanny…to stay out of jail
Did it ever occur to you as a parent that you might need a sitter to stay out of jail?
It certainly did to Michigan stay-at-home mom Carmela Khury, after she was held in contempt of court for not being able to hire a nanny. Khury brought her children, 3 months and 8 months, to [...]
Going on a “Date” with Your Child
You have three children. It is a given that all of them are special to you, each in their own unique way. Or is it? Do your children know that you love them for their own unique natures? Or do your children feel grouped in “the children” . . . not being (or valued for [...]
Sitters–Read this Post (and Watch this Video) to Protect Yourself Against Online Scams
sitters–online scams are all around us…including in the caregiving world. It’s hard to tell sometimes that a person is not a real individual, but a scammer.
To make sure you’re being safe in 2010, watch sittercity’s video Silence of the Scams to remind yourself when to respond…and when to report. (And hey, [...]
Sitters–Are you Using Sittercity’s Free iPhone app?
Want to make 2010 your year of jobs? Check out sittercity’s free iPhone app for sitters. It allows you to easily get, view and reply to jobs from parents.
Do we have an application for parents yet? No. But it’s coming. Moms and dads, stay tuned for more apps from sittercity.com [...]
Dealing with Separation Issues
Whether you’re going on a date night with your spouse or you’re returning to work after staying home with your little one for some period of time, you may find your child is crying and acting unwilling to let you go. How do you help your child through this separation anxiety?
1. Choose a babysitter that [...]
Question–Do you Know the Top Three to Ask?
Do you know the top three questions to ask a potential new sitter?
Drumroll please…
1. Do you know First Aid, CPR and the Heimlich maneuver?
2. What are your theories on discipline?
3. What is your previous experience?
We’ve posted these before, but people keep asking, so we wanted to re-post. Make sure to ask these and your [...]
Parents of Special Needs Children: What special instructions do you need to give to your sitters that you typically don’t for your other children?
Finding the right babysitter for your child is tricky enough without adding special considerations into the mix. Once you’ve found the right babysitter for your special needs child, though, what special-needs-specific information do you need to communicate to the babysitter to help her relate with your child and keep your child safe? A brief list [...]
