TikTok: What parents need to know about online safety

Users as young as 13 can join the TikTok community. In fact, according to Omnicore, 41% of TikTok users are 16 to 24, and about half of TikTok’s global audience is under 34. Omnicore also reports 56% of TikTok users are male and 44% are female. In this blog we tell you what you need to know to keep your children safe and protected from cyber threats.

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Educational Beach Camping Printable Games

Are your kids interested in the deep blue? While they learn about the three layers of the ocean, imagine relaxing in a beach chair listening to the waves crashing. Camping is not only an affordable way to have plenty of family fun, but it’s also a chance for your kids to explore nature and learn about their surroundings.

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Work From Home Parents Pt. 3: The Yard Is An Oasis

With many parents working from home now, some children may be less inclined to worry about having a new childcare provider if they are able to get out of the house and have a change of scene. With a little bit of imagination and a lot of silliness, nannies are sure to have a great time exploring the great outdoors, otherwise known as the yard, with their charges!

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Work From Home Parents Pt. 1: Setting The Tone

In order to form a great working relationship, it's important for parents and nannies to respect boundaries. It's also important to do so while leaving room for open communication and for seeing the situation from both points of view.

Nannies, read on to learn how you can create space for a great day everyday with work from home parents!

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Helpful Sleep Products for Newborns and Infants

As a new parent, it seems the thing you want most in the world (sleep!) is always just out of reach. In today’s blog we go over some of our favorite products to help with your newborn or infant’s sleep schedule so that you and & baby can get some well deserved rest. If you have other products you swear by, share with the community in the comments!

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Kindness Calendars

The New Year brings a fresh start and an opportunity to practice resolution-setting with little ones. While there is no “right way” to teach your children how to set personal goals, a great idea is to encourage them to be a kinder person and friend! That is why this week, we are sharing FTD’s kindness calendars on our blog. Print them out and stick them on your fridge for an easy and fun way to remind your littles to practice kindness.

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How to Soothe a Crying Baby

It is no secret that babies cry, and sometimes they cry a LOT. In this week’s blog, we share Dr. Harvey Karp's “The 5 S” method of soothing a crying baby. This method involves techniques that center around mimicking the womb so you and your baby can take a well-deserved break from all the tears. Check it out and let us know what you think.

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