“Be as transparent as possible about your situation with your agency. It's completely acceptable to move on from your current family if it's not working out. However, it's important to discuss the situation in detail with your agency so they have a clear picture to share with the new family. Remaining honest and clear is always best.” Read on >>
“As COVID-19 lingers on, we are reminded of how long we’ve all been tolerating this challenging time. Now, more than ever, it is important to seek support and find ways to connect optimism and hope. As we band together not only as humans in the time of Covid, we also band together as women, men, and parents in what will historically be one of the most interesting, yet challenging times in modern history. Wouldn’t it be remarkable to go down in history as having conquered these times with enlightenment, positivity and gusto as a modern parent? What have we learned during this time about our parenting, what changes will we hold onto, and how will our parenting life after COVID-19 become even stronger?” Read on >>
“If you thought never in a million years you’d be sharing your office space with your children, think again. The spread of COVID-19 is forcing parents to work from home while helping their oldest manage remote school and coordinating who has diaper duty for the youngest.” Read on >>
“You know about New York Magazine’s “Approval Matrix.” Now, the Strategist has taken that model of what falls where on our taste hierarchies and applied it to toys. In this case, the four sides of the grid are “Educational” (say, a smart ukulele), “Brain Candy” (a slime factory), “Reasonably Priced,” and “Splurgy.”” Read on >>
“‘Believe it or not’ says Lindsay Bell, founder and CEO of Bell Family Company, a leading provider of corporate backup - and emergency childcare, ‘many families that already have these benefits don't actually know how to start using them.” Read on >>
“‘A lot of moms are getting more comfortable admitting that they need help,’ Bell told Refinery29. […] it’s becoming more acceptable for [young moms] to admit they need help.” Read on >>
“Unlike daycare, a nanny can arrive earlier if you need and stay later if you are in a jam. The nanny’s sole responsibility is your child(ren), he/she will be a consistent figure in your child(ren)’s life, offering them guidance and love when you are at work.” Read on >>
“‘I’ve definitely seen an uptick in requests,’ says Lindsay Bell, a Midtown East mom of a 4-month-old and CEO of Bell Family Company, a childcare agency. ‘I have some moms who are entrepreneurs who literally have to be on calls and on email two days after their children are born.’” Read on >>
“Bell believes that placement services can be especially reassuring if you’re a first-time mom. ‘Childcare services have done this thousands of times and will help guide you along the way,’” Read on >>
“The ultimate warrior is both a mom and entrepreneur. I love that I built something that allows me to make my own hours/schedule, challenges me every day and I’m able to be with my son most of the time.” Read on >>
“Arriving from Ohio, Lindsay set out to make it happen in New York City and my goodness did she ever. Her uncanny ability to get out there and get involved in NYC, without knowing a soul led to her amazing growth.” Read on >>
“Bell founded predecessor company Lucky Lil’ Darlings in 2009, and her company has since grown to include more than 500 extensively vetted caregivers and hundreds of happy families.” Read on >>
“The attractive young woman is typical of New York City’s new breed of “super sitters” — bright young professionals who have first-aid training, a college degree and the word for diaper in four different languages.” Read on >>
“Just give LLD's sitters some space and they'll set up a "pop-up child center" that will entertain kids for hours on end. Expecting babies at the party? They'll bring infant toys and seats...” Read on >>