We’re all counting down the days until spring break! In Texas, this means highways covered with bluebonnets, no homework, and perfect temperatures for lunch outside. There’s something hopeful about the change of seasons, and spring holds an especially significant connection to new life. We all want a fresh start, we all want to try new things…and we all love the thought of sipping a coconut on the beach! If you’re looking forward to a family vacation in the coming months, this post is for you.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Lone Star Nannies! In the late 4th century, a teenage boy named Patrick was kidnapped from his home in modern day Great Britain and taken to Ireland as a slave. After his escape, he returned to Ireland to tell the country about Christianity. Today, Patrick is known as the patron saint of Ireland and March 17th still stands in his honor. Thanks to many Irish immigrants, St. Patrick’s Day has become a famous American holiday with 5K fun runs, shamrocks, parades, and wearing green…at least, if you don’t want to get pinched! There are so many legends surrounding St. Patrick and the activities we traditionally associate with his feast day, but for the sake of time, we’re going to devote this blog to one of the most engaging for kids - the legend of leprechauns! 

Dr. Gary Chapman’s book The Five Love Languages has been on the New York Times’ best seller list since 2007. Based on its popularity, you’ve probably taken a love language quiz at some point in your life! While serving as a marriage counselor, Dr. Chapman began to see patterns in the conflicts that led husbands and wives to feel unloved. After a deep dive into years of session notes, he ended up with five love languages. The basic premise of his book is that people with different personalities give and receive love in different ways. Since that time, his work has expanded beyond marriage to include practical advice for parents to identify the love languages of their children. You can check out the book and other resources here at the Love Languages website.

We all know date nights are important, but despite our best efforts, investing time in our marriage often gets placed on the back burner. Children, deadlines at work, and every day tasks such as laundry or dishes tend to take precedence over doing things we enjoy with our better half. All of this is part of doing life together, but there’s so much more to marriage than the demands of daily life! It’s time to freshen up the traditional “dinner and a movie” with some fun (and free) ways to date your spouse again! This post is completely devoted to helping you make date nights a new goal in 2025. You don’t have to break the bank to show each other your love, you just need a little creativity and a game plan! Here are a few ideas to help you get started…

Sometimes you just need to get away for a weekend! If you’ve lived in Texas long enough, you’ve heard of all the typical hot spots for families - touring Austin, camping in Broken Bow, or exploring the Fort Worth stockyards. It’s time for some new ideas! Check out these hidden gems and get something on the calendar with the ones you love…you know who to call if you need childcare! 

When most people think of Valentine’s Day, they think of two words - DATE NIGHT. At Lone Star Nannies, we use our calling to help you pursue yours. This year, let us use our calling so that you can take a break! There are loving and responsible nannies from our agency ready to spend an evening with your kids, and they would love doing any of the crafts listed below!

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the month of February provides the perfect opportunity to show friends, family, and nannies how doing things together makes life so sweet (with or without candy on your valentine).

When temperatures drop and kids are no longer able to spend as much time outdoors, they can still travel all over the world by immersing themselves in the next best thing…the pages of a book! Whether you’re a nanny looking to pass time by reading chapters aloud or a parent wanting to encourage your avid reader with a new series, check out the list below for books we think are a great fit for elementary age students.

We know this is a busy time of year for most families. Whether you’re scrambling for last minute gift ideas, looking for keepsake crafts, or thinking about establishing new family traditions, you’ve come to the right blog! There are so many ways to fill the weeks before Christmas, but we don’t want you to feel overwhelmed. Instead, we hope the projects below give you a little creative inspiration for everyone on your Christmas list! Handmade crafts are priceless. You’ll never get tired of using them to decorate your home or surprise friends and family. If you’re a nanny, we hope you find the perfect activity to do with your kids. There’s a lot of pent up energy and excitement this time of year, but you’re masters at channeling restless hands into something memorable.

The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner! Whether you’re planning to entertain family or looking forward to an upcoming date night, we’ve created a seasonal guide with some of the best (and most nostalgic) Thanksgiving and Christmas events across DFW. Sip on hot chocolate while you look for the perfect Christmas tree, visit Northpark for a free story hour with Santa, or take an evening to stop by a live nativity with real camels! We had a lot of fun making this list and hope you have even more fun celebrating this season with little ones. Check out the ideas below and don’t forget to tag us on social media if you find something you love. If it’s a date night you’re looking for…you know who to call! We’re here for all your childcare needs.

Welcome to our library, a place where nannies and parents can be inspired with ideas to engage even the most hesitant readers! In this post, we’ve compiled summaries of popular fall themed children’s books. Filled with humor and life lessons, we think these books will be a big hit…but don’t take it from us! Load up the kids and make a trip to your local library for an afternoon outing and some of the titles listed below.

With all the excitement about pumpkins this time of year, we’ve curated some of the best craft ideas on the internet so that you can extend the fun at home! Don’t worry if you have a wide range of ages and interest levels in your family. We’ve got you covered! Check out our thoughts below on crafts appropriate for everyone from preschool students to grandparents…

If you’re looking for a guide to some of the best pumpkin patches in north Texas, we’ve got you covered. In the links below, you’ll find everything from free week day outings to fun weekend destinations for the whole family. Bring home a few pumpkins and check out our blog next week for crafts and activities. There’s something about pumpkins that brings out the kid in all of us!

You’ve gone through the vetting process, interviewed a few nannies, and have found the perfect fit for your family. Now what? At Lone Star Nannies, we want to be there for you every step of the way, not just until you find the person you’re looking for. While we understand that nannies are employees, we also recognize that choosing someone to care for your children is the start of a long-term relationship. Whatever your expectations about welcoming a nanny into your home, communication makes a significant difference in your experience. As you establish rapport with your new nanny, check out the following resources to help make communication as smooth as possible.

If you Google “how to have a nanny when you work at home,” you’ll see some recurring topics emerge from all the online conversation. While the advice is practical, our experiences with families have taught us that no family is the same and every situation is different. Knowing (theoretically) the importance of setting boundaries is great, but how do you know where to start? There are always challenges to working in the same space, but it’s a fairly recent phenomenon for that space to be your own home. In this blog post, we took some of the most common topics referenced when navigating the blurred lines of working at home with a nanny and added a few of our own.

For most students, the first day of school is fast approaching, and while your child may or may not be ready for summer to end, this post is for all the parents helping their kids navigate common back to school fears. Establishing traditions is one way to help your son or daughter develop a greater sense of who they were created to be, have fun as a family, and impart values along the way.

The start of a new school year often comes with a list of essentials for the classroom and a quick trip to Walmart. We want the next generation to be equipped with everything they need from pencils to life skills, but sometimes getting our kids to school on time with a lunch box of decent food feels like a victory on the first day!

From the moment they enter the door, halls and classrooms are filled with the voices of friends and teachers. They recite multiplication facts, tag each other at recess, and work in groups with other classmates. All of this requires words.

What if at the start of this year your greatest triumph was adding words of encouragement to your scholar’s day by stocking up on personalized supplies?

It’s that time of year again! For those who might be looking to add a sprinkle of joy to their lives and make a meaningful difference, Paige’s Connection Co. has some exciting opportunities for you. As the holiday season approaches, we understand the importance of family, connection, and spreading warmth, and we invite you to be a part of our team of qualified part- and full-time caretakers.

In the heart of every child’s earliest memories, there lies a story. A story that was once whispered, sung, or read aloud, painting their minds with the colors of imagination and weaving the fabric of their dreams. As a new parent, you’re not just their first teacher; you’re the narrator of their initial glimpse into the vastness of the world.

This thriving metroplex is not just known for its economic growth but for being a melting pot of first-generation families, each bringing their unique traditions, as well as unique challenges to their American dream. One significant challenge unites them all: the pressing need for dependable, flexible childcare in a place far from the extended family networks that have supported past generations of children.

As a wife, I’ve come to understand that routine date nights are a vital anchor for couples, especially when juggling the complexities of dual careers, parenting, cooking, and the daily grind. Here’s a glimpse into why these regular outings are a game-changer for your relationship and why you should be taking advantage of this benefit with Paige’s Connection Co.