Unleash the Fun: Parent’s Guide to Holiday Activities in Nairobi
The school holiday season has arrived, and parents, it’s time to get creative and make lasting memories with your kids! Nairobi is a vibrant city with an abundance of opportunities for family fun. Whether you’re looking for educational experiences, outdoor adventures, or simply relaxing moments, this guide has got you covered. Here are some exciting […]
Nurturing Confidence in Children: A Guide for Parents
Introduction: As parents, we all want our children to grow up to be confident individuals who can face the world with self-assurance and resilience. Confidence is a vital trait that can shape their future success and well-being. Fortunately, there are several practical strategies you can employ to foster confidence in your child from an early age. […]
Encouraging Children to Try New Things: Strategies that Work!
Introduction: Children are natural learners and curious, but they may still encounter resistance when trying new things. Strategies can be used to effectively overcome children’s trepidation and encourage them to explore. What prevents children from trying new things? Children, like adults, fear failure, which can make them hesitant. They may feel anxious, powerless, and vulnerable […]
How to Handle a Hyperactive Child
Children are naturally curious and have what may seem as limitless amounts of energy. They will bounce from one activity to another. It’s a blessing to be a mother and there is nothing amazing like playing and interacting with our children. I consider myself an active mom but I must admit there are times my […]
How do you Discipline your Child?
Schools are now closed and parents are literally going Crazy! I have read very interesting comments and posts on Facebook about how parents deals with their children now that schools are closed. One mother points out that she is very tired and she cannot wait for the schools to open for her 6 year son […]
10 Reasons Why Nanny/Dm and Client relationship do not last
Running a vetting, training & placement facility is not an easy task. The concept is great and really needed in Kenya. We need trained domestic workers with security clearance. “Max Child Care is NOT a bureau!!!” may be a phrase you will often hear from us. We thrive on helping improve the lives of so […]
Potty Training Tips
To make potty training as smooth a process as possible for you and your toddler, take a moment to learn what tends to work and what doesn’t. What works: Waiting until your child is ready: There’s no magic age for being ready to start learning to use the potty. Most toddlers develop the necessary physical […]
Characteristics of a Great Nanny
When hiring a nanny many parents can feel that interviews are not an effective way of being able to discern whether the people they are meeting with are really trustworthy. But there are a few key ways to tell if a nanny is the right fit for your family. A great nanny is someone who […]
10 Questions parents should ask in a nanny interview
Choosing a quality in-home childcare provider is never an easy task. When parents finally decide on offering a nanny a position, it’s usually due to a combination of agreeable personalities, the nanny’s professional experience and interest in the position. Below are a few questions you can ask during an interview to gauge compatibility. Tell me […]
10 Amazing Homework tips for Parents
Kids are more successful in school when parents take an active interest in their homework — it shows kids that what they do is important. Of course, helping with homework shouldn’t mean spending hours hunched over a desk. Parents can be supportive by demonstrating study and organization skills, explaining a tricky problem, or just encouraging […]