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Halloween 2018 Safety Tips For Parents

By now, you may have your kid’s costume all planned, have around 5-10 pounds of candy bags, and your house all decked out with spooktacular decorations. Halloween is next week, but before you let your precious ones out, there are some safety suggestions parents should consider.

Here are some safety tips from the American Heart Association parents can follow to ensure your family has a fun and safe Halloween.

Tips For Trick-O-Treaters

  • Use flame-resistant costumes.
  • Plan a Trick-or-Treat route – Parents should know where the children are going. A parent or chaperone should accompany young children. It’s also a good idea to take routes where there are lots of fellow Trick-or-Treaters.
  • Make sure Trick-or-Treaters can see, and be seen. Provide a flashlight for the kids to use. If needed, add reflective tape to their costume or Trick-or-Treat bags.
  • Be cautious around animals, especially dogs.
  • Walk, never run.
  • Only visit homes with a porch light on.
  • Kids should accept treats at the door. Never go inside the house. Visit homes with the porchlights on.
  • Always steer away from the street. Find a sidewalk, if not sidewalk is available, walk on the edge of the roading facing traffic.
  • Always, always, look both ways before crossing a street. Follow traffic light and pedestrian signs and signals.
  • Check the treats before letting your kids eat. Make sure to throw away candy that is unwrapped, open packages, choking hazards, etc. Discard any items with brand names that you are not familiar with.

Parents should take be extra careful if the kids have food allergies. Click here for tips on how you can celebrate Halloween for Kids with food allergies.

Tips for Treat Givers

If you are planning to hand out treats, follow these safety tips:

  • Sweep leaves from your sidewalks and steps. Make sure your Halloween decorations are out of the way to prevent any injuries from falling or tripping.
  • Restrain your pets.
  • Make sure your porch light is on, and your home is well-lit so young visitors can see.

Most importantly, we want everyone, kids and adults, to have a fun Halloween. To see more parenting tips, check out our blog!

Reference: American Heart Association

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Trusting Connections – 2018 Award-Winning Nanny Agency

Trusting Connections Nanny Agency was recently awarded the Cox Business Award at the 2018 Metro Chamber Copper Cactus Awards!

The Tucson Metro Chamber Copper Cactus Awards presented by Wells Fargo celebrates the accomplishments and innovation of Southern Arizona’s small businesses. The Cox Business Growth Awards focused on businesses that have shown tremendous progress in terms of gross revenue, employee growth, and compensation expenditure growth.

Thank you to all the support and guidance our friends, families, nannies and office staff, and our clients have given us throughout the past seven years. We couldn’t have made it this far without the love from everyone. Trusting Connections will continue to strive to become a nanny agency parents, churches, and businesses rely on when it comes to safe, reliable, and trustworthy childcare.

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Trusting Connections is an award-winning nanny agency, providing safe and reliable childcare for all occasions 24/7, 365 days a year. If you’re a parent who’s looking for occasional care, full-time, consistent care, backup or sick care, Trusting Connections is the one to call. With TC’s unique business model, offering membership packages and flexible services, families can customize and request care with ease.

Award-winning nanny agency Trusting Connections - Copper Cactus Award

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Fun Halloween Projects With The Kids!

Halloween is in two weeks, but your kids might already be celebrating in jubilant spirit. Even though trick-or-treating is weeks away, engage in fun Halloween-themed projects nannies and sitters can do with the kids to make their wait more fun.

These projects are designed to be interactive and engaging so kids will enjoy it from beginning to end. Parents can do these projects on the weekend or have their nannies and sitters do them with their kids during the week. These projects can help fine-tuned the kids’ senses and fine motor skills all the while having fun!

Here are two projects Trusting Connections know not only the kids will love but also will the nannies and sitters. One project will have the kids get messy as they will have to use their senses to touch and feel the ‘wormy’ objects. The other project will challenge kids to dig into their web of creativity. These projects are so easy to do, and most of the supplies needed are common household items.

 

Jelly Worms – A slimy, yet delicious treat for the kiddos!

trusting connections nannies and sitters - halloween crafts for kids

Yields: 50 worms

Ingredients:

– 50 flexible straws
– 7 oz. package strawberry Jell-O mix
– 3 packages unflavored gelatin
– 3 c. boiling water
– 3/4 c. heavy cream
– A tall glass or container
– A bowl or plate
– (Optional) Crushed Oreos, for serving

Directions:

  1. Combine Strawberry Jell-O mix and all the unflavored gelatin packages into a tall glass or container. Add boiling water. Whisk until dissolved. Refrigerate until lukewarm.
  2. Stretch and extend the straws out to full length. Stand them upright in a tall glass. Make sure the ends are firmly pressed up against the bottom of the glass. This will add length to the jelly worms.
  3. Take out the Jell-O mixture and whisk in heavy cream.
  4. Slowly pour the JELL-O mixture into the straws until it reaches the tops.
  5. Refrigerate for about 1-2 hours.
  6. Run the straws through warm water. Grab one end of the straw and push the jelly worms out onto a plate or bowl. Add crush Oreos to the plate to mimic dirt if desired.
  7. Make this activity more educational for the kids by having them use their sense of touch to feel the worms and the texture of the straws and crushed dirt.

 

Spider Balloon Web – A sticky activity kids will love!

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Supplies:

– White wool/yarn (1 bundle)
– Bowl
– Balloons
– Glue
– Water
– Fake plastic spiders
– Hot glue gun

Directions:

  1. Inflate some balloons. Make different sizes to create more dimension to your webs.
  2. Attached a piece of string to the end of the balloon so you can tie them up to dry later.
  3. In a bowl, add glue and water. Mix into a paste. Keep it at a 2:1 ratio.
  4. Add the yarn/wool into the bowl until it’s fully coated with the paste.
  5. Grab the end of the coated yarn and start wrapping it around the balloon. Grab the end of the balloon to use as a guide. Continue to wrap the yarn/wool around until you form a spider web.
  6. Hung the spider webs onto a tree outside to dry. Use the string you attached at the end of the balloon.
  7. Once it’s dry, the spider web should have hardened. Pop the balloon and remove it from the spider web.
  8. Hot glue some fake plastic spiders to complete the look.
  9. Hang them in front of your door or on your tree. The different sizes of spider webs will have kids running over to look in awe!

Parents, nannies and sitters, and other childcare providers can find more creative Halloween crafts on Pinterest. Check out our blog to see more DIY crafts, activities and ideas for kids!

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Fall In Love With Phoenix’s Newest Nanny Agency

TC’s Fall Family Event + Grand Opening Celebration

Saturday, October 13th at 9:30-11:30 AM
Location: 1490 S Price Rd. Suite 210D Chandler, AZ 85286

Trusting Connections is hosting a FREE event for Phoenix families in celebration of the grand opening of our award-winning nanny agency and sitter service! Join us for breakfast treats, a mimosa bar, live music, games, activities and entertainment for kids, door prizes and more!

Families and childcare professionals all over the Valley (Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Mesa, and surrounding areas) are invited to come and celebrate with us!

Trusting Connections Nanny Agency and the Chandler Chamber of Commerce will perform the ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday morning on October 13th followed with family-friendly entertainment, food, and games for the kids!

If you are parents who are looking into finding a nanny, come to the event and meet the Co-Founders and learn more about us! Whether it’s occasional care, date nights, sick backup care, or consistent full-time childcare, Trusting Connections can definitely help. Trusting Connections is an all-service nanny agency, helping families connect with loving, fun, qualified, and experienced nannies and sitters all over the Phoenix area, 24/7, 365 days a year. Here are some of the services we provide:

  • Full-time Nannies
  • Permanent Placements
  • Part-time Nannies
  • As-needed Nannies
  • Corporate Care
  • Hotel and Resort sitters
  • Special Events Sitter Services (Weddings, Conferences, Parties, etc.)
  • Church Care
  • Family Assistant

Explore more services we provide on our Services page.

Nannies, sitters, and other childcare professionals who are interested in working with Trusting Connections can also come to the event and meet the office staff to see what jobs opportunities we offer. We are family supporters and nanny advocates, providing support for our families and nannies. Working with nanny agencies, like Trusting Connections is the best and safest option for nannies, sitters, and other childcare professionals. Read ‘Why Nannies Need Agencies‘ to see all the benefits in working with us!

Trusting Connections can’t wait to help connect Phoenix families and nannies all over the Valley! Take the whole family out for a fun-filled event and fall in love with Phoenix’s newest nanny agency; we can’t wait to meet you all!

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National Nanny Recognition Week – Tucson

In celebration of National Nanny Recognition Week, Trusting Connections would like to dedicate a few blog posts this week to highlight some of our wonderful TC nannies.
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As National Nanny Recognition Week comes to an end, we want to remind and encourage our families and readers to continue to celebrate and support nannies and other childcare professionals throughout the year. As an award-winning nanny agency, Trusting Connections will continue to strive and focus on being nanny advocators and industry educators.

This blog post is dedicated to all our wonderful TC Tucson nannies! We have a great team, but we wanted to take this time out to highlight three individuals who have shown us time after time how great of a nanny they are to our Tucson families.

We reached out to our Tucson nannies, Constance Cassens, Phyllis Clark, and Tiffany Robinson for a quick Q&A session. Take a look into their perspective on being a nanny and why they love doing what they do!

 

Q: Why did you become a nanny? How’s your experience being a nanny been thus far?
C: I became a nanny for the flexibility and variety. My experience thus far has allowed me to travel, move, and not tie myself down.

P: Becoming a nanny has probably been my best move in this time of my life. With 30 years of early childhood, I thought I was ready for retirement. I found I was missing something. Kids!

T: I became a Nanny because I needed summer work while the pre-school I worked at was closed for the summer. It had been my intention to only work for the summer, but I fell in love with my Nanny position. When Caroline offered me the Corporate Care position, it was an offer I could not refuse. I am in school to become an Early Childhood Education/Special Education teacher, being a nanny gives me the flexibility I need to concentrate on school while working a position I love. So far, being a nanny for Trusting Connections has been such a blessing in my life. I love going to work every day.

 

Q: What’s your favorite thing about being a nanny?
C: My favorite thing about being a nanny is being able to let my freak flag fly! I get to act goofy and be creative without being judged by the kiddos.

P: Being a nanny allows you to bond with the children and their families. You can teach so many things, and it’s a one on one relationship.

T: My favorite thing about being a nanny is knowing that I am helping families and making a difference in the life of such wonderful little ones. I love providing quality childcare. My corporate care position is awesome because I get to spend time with so many different families. I have gotten to know so many amazing people.

 

Q: If you could recall one of the most memorable moments/advice from being a nanny, what would it be?
C: My most memorable moments would have to be tagging along with my favorite family to Mexico. It was a fun time, and I felt greatly appreciated.

P: I’ve had the pleasure of being apart of one little guy’s life since he’s been three months old. Now he’s crawling, standing, eating food and chatting up a storm. There is more to come and I am so lucky to be involved with his life. Some advice: Be safe, be kind, be respectful and patient. Most importantly, when your nanny bag is full, you’ll be a hit every time. When I have the opportunity to visit other families’ homes, Trusting Connections makes sure you are always prepared. The family profiles are very helpful. I study the profile completely and make sure the family feels like I know all about the needs for the day.

T: I have had so many memorable moments as a nanny, but one of my favorites is three days I got to spend with one child. We had three days chock full of board games, baking, and art! We never had a dull moment. I try to plan meaningful activities with all the kids I am with. The best advice I have been given as a nanny is to keep a nanny bag with lots of options for fun! This was so memorable to me because this child has had some rough spots in life, but her Grandma told me the three days with me made such a difference for her. I love that I helped make a child happy.

 

Q: Do you think nannies & sitters are important people? Why so?
C: Yes I think nannies and sitters are very important people. We are professional caregivers, teachers, and role models to all children.

T: I do believe that Nannies and sitters make a huge difference. I have worked with families that were terrified to leave their new babies for the first time but now treat us as extensions of their families. We provide loving care for children when their parents can’t be there, I know as a mother of four, knowing my kids where safe and happy meant more to me then I could ever express. The world needs nannies and sitters just as we need doctors, nurses, and police. We provide a much-needed service to families and children.

 

Q: What are your thoughts on National Nanny Recognition Week?
C: NNRW just goes to show how much families appreciate nannies and all that we do. It does take a village to raise a child and nannies play a big role.

P: Being recognized is always amazing. That extra pat on the back makes what you do even more worthwhile. Trusting Connections is very good about letting you know you’re amazing. National recognition adds the cherry on top!

T: I think that nanny appreciation week is super cool. It is nice to have people shed a little light on the hard work that we do. I am honored to be a part of this important event.

 

Thank you so much to all of our wonderful Tucson nannies for their hard work and dedication! Let us know if you would like us to interview more of our nannies by leaving a comment below! We also want to take this time to thank you again to all of our DFW, Phoenix, and Tucson nannies for being on our team! TC would be nothing without our awesome nannies!

We hope this week can shed light on the vital roles nannies play in the children’s life.

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Did you know nannies are legally recognized as household employees? That means our nannies are and should be acknowledged as professional childcare providers and caregivers. Trusting Connections is committed to advocating for our nannies by offering support and recognition throughout the year.

National Nanny Recognition Week,  September 23-29th, is a week during which “families, businesses, and the media will be encouraged to focus on the positive aspects of the nanny profession, the important role nannies play in the lives of the families and the wonderful contribution they make in the lives of the children they care for.”

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National Nanny Recognition Week – Phoenix

In celebration of National Nanny Recognition Week, Trusting Connections would like to dedicate a few blog posts this week to highlight some of our wonderful TC nannies.
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Today, we want to highlight and feature one of our newest Phoenix nannies, Sophia Santos!

Phoenix is Trusting Connections’ third and latest location, helping and connecting families and nannies since this past July. Sophia has played such a valuable and significant role during this exciting time by representing us and the standards we hold in providing high-quality, safe, and dependable childcare.

We reached out to Sophia and asked her a few questions to get some insights from a nanny’s perspective about nannying and the significance of National Nanny Recognition Week!

 

Q: Why did you become a nanny? How’s your experience being a nanny been thus far?

A: I’m going to school to be a teacher! So I figured nannying would be a good experience to get my foot in the door! Before nannying, I taught for two years at a daycare center that I loved! Unfortunately, once I moved it was too long of a commute so nannying was the next step! I’ve loved every part of being a nanny! I love getting to know the kids and figured out what they like and dislike and being able to cater to their needs. Being a special figure in their life is an incredible thing.

 

Q: What’s your favorite thing about being a nanny?

A: My favorite thing about being a nanny is being able to become a child again, but also take on responsibility when needed.

 

Q: If you could recall one of the most memorable moments/advice from being a nanny, what would it be?

A: I am an only child, so I grew up lonely in family situations which always helped me become independent. However, childhood is so important and memorable to me. I love being able to connect with a child and help them be the best person they can be.

 

Q: Do you think nannies & sitters are important people? Why so?

A: I think nannies and sitters are extremely important for a child and their family. The parents need someone they can trust, and the child needs someone they can give their full attention to. Nannies are hard workers because they know their responsibilities and value their jobs.

 

Q: What are your thoughts on National Nanny Recognition Week?

A: National Nanny Recognition Week is such a great way of appreciating the nannies who go above and beyond for their jobs, and it is important to praise them so they will continue being the best they can be for their families.

 

Are you enjoying reading these Q&A posts? Let us know if you would like us to interview more of our nannies by leaving a comment below! We will be featuring our Tucson nannies next, so be on the lookout for our next blog post!

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Did you know nannies are legally recognized as household employees? That means our nannies are and should be acknowledged as professional childcare providers and caregivers. Trusting Connections is committed to advocating for our nannies by offering support and recognition throughout the year.

National Nanny Recognition Week,  September 23-29th, is a week during which “families, businesses, and the media will be encouraged to focus on the positive aspects of the nanny profession, the important role nannies play in the lives of the families and the wonderful contribution they make in the lives of the children they care for.”

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