Sometimes, feed a family feels like running a 24/7 restaurant for the pickiest clientele on earth. One kid won’t eat anything “green,” another will only eat foods cut into triangles, and you’re pretty sure the nanny deserves hazard pay for trying to navigate it all. Enter: strategic meal planning.
Whether you’re planning a family affair, helping the kids create something special, or arranging some sacred alone time, here are 10 Mother’s Day activities to show the MVP of the household some serious love.
Between school drop-offs, work Zooms, soccer practices, and constantly stepping on Legos, modern parenting is a full-contact activity. If you're constantly juggling calendars, lunchboxes, and your sanity, fear not: here are five organizational hacks that will help you parent like a pro.
A cluttered home is like a toddler on a sugar rush: unpredictable, chaotic, and somehow sticky in places you didn’t even know could be sticky. At MoniCare Nannies, we know that maintaining a well-organized home also maintains our sanity!
Establishing a chore chart that seamlessly integrates your children's responsibilities with your nanny's duties can transform household chaos. At MoniCare, Chicago's premier domestic staffing agency, we believe that a well-structured chore chart not only promotes organization, but also fosters teamwork among all family members.
Balancing a demanding career with family life can often feel like a high-wire act. The key to maintaining your sanity and ensuring your household runs smoothly lies in effective management. Here are some tips to streamline household tasks, leaving you more time for what truly matters.