‘I was hearing them from artists, but I wasn't hearing them from books or from exhibitions, and no one was talking about their day job, like there was so much that was said in that conversation that you don't normally hear.’ Accidents convinced both Bell and Mark Bradford...
Unlike with nannies and daycares, paying for an au pair involves more than just their regular paycheck, though they’re paid much less than a daycare or nanny. According toAu Pair in America, guaranteed costs include the match processing fee, the program fee and the au pair’s weekly stipe...
To determine how much you might pay in rent per month, ask yourself these questions: Which city and province in Thailand do I want to live in? Do I want to live in the heart of the city, on the outskirts, or in rural Thailand? Do I want to rent a condo or a townhouse? Do I ...
Fortunately, you may still be able to care for your parents as a full- or part-time paid caregiver. A range of resources exist for people who want to do just that. Government Programs These three programs are among the most popular. Keep in mind, the majority of these programs require ...
Au pairs are like nannies, but they live abroad with a family in a foreign country so they can learn the language, experience the culture, and travel. Au pairs don’t usually get paid a salary, but their host family pays for food and stay and gives the au pair some spending money. ...
Privacy: My nanny knows SOOO much about our lives! When you let a nanny into your house to take care of your child(ren) it follows that your house and your life is somewhat of an open book to them. If you are at home and in close proxi...
One of my favorite things about reading fiction is analyzing the character’s names—there’s so much inspiration to be found in books. The same is true for movies, TV shows and music! When I was searching for a name for my first, I also liked to skim through movie credits for ideas...
After my first child was born, my parents’ absence was amplified with every new milestone. I had a hard time remembering their advice and stories because much of it was told in a language I had forgotten. To connect my children to the memory of my late parents, I felt desperate about ...
that is only $6.25 per hour. Sounds crazy but if you teach 6 kids, your rate goes up to $37 per hour. Parents don’t think of this hourly-rate when deciding about how much they can afford. They generally look at the broad picture and how much value and convenience you are offering...
According to the Pew Research Center, roughly one in five U.S. adults are stay-at-home parents. Stay-at-home parents often act as chauffeurs, chefs, nannies, tutors, and housecleaners. The discussion of whether or not to pay a stipend to stay-at-home parents is ongoing in American pol...