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Why Summer Break is No Break for Working Parents
You're not the problem; summer is just hard! I’m sitting in the parking lot of our neighborhood swimming pool, wrapping up a Zoom call and emails while my kids finish morning swim practice. This is my typical morning during summer break. No 7 am breakfast complaints. No stressing over tests. No permission slips to sign while sprinting out the door. No homework, teacher gifts, or silly dress-up days. And yet. My stress goes up every June. Sound familiar? Why is it that Summer

Kristin Richardson
Jun 8


Nannies vs. Babysitters: What's the difference?
When families begin searching for childcare, the terms nanny and babysitter are often used interchangeably. In reality, these roles are quite different in terms of responsibilities, experience level, and compensation. Understanding the distinction helps families set clear expectations and find the type of care that best fits their household.

Shara Phillips
Jun 2


Special Easter Gift Ideas for Kids: Gift Giving from Sherah featured in Southern Living Magazine
Make Easter gifts extra special and memorable with these ideas from our Sherah team featured in Southern Living magazine.

Kristin Richardson
Mar 24


The Ultimate Travel Planning Checklist for Families (So You Don’t Forget a Thing)
There’s a moment before every trip when you’re standing in your house, suitcase half-packed, clothes everywhere, someone yelling that they can’t find their favorite swimsuit, and you’re left wondering...Why did I plan this trip again? Do I really want to spend a week with these people? When does this get fun? Because you’re not just waking up and packing a bag. You’re managing all of the planning and logistics, anticipating needs, solving problems before they happen, and carr

Kristin Richardson
Mar 19


Pulling Together a Fun and Easy Halloween without Breaking the Bank
Get ready for Halloween in the easiest and most affordable way possible.

Kristin Richardson
Oct 13, 2025


My Baby Started Kindergarten: 4 Tips for Moms on the First Day of School
This week, my baby started kindergarten— Sherah Assistant and Mom Heather Cofer and I’ll never forget it. The buildup, the nerves, the excitement, the tears (mine, not hers). If you’re about to send your little one off for the first day of school, or you just did, I want to share a few tips I learned in the first week of Kindergarten that might bring you some peace of mind. 1. Let go of expectations I had pictured the perfect first morning: a big breakfast, a sweet outfit we
Heather Cofer
Aug 25, 2025


4 Easy Summer Meal Ideas for Kids
Here are four easy, healthy meal ideas from our Sherah team of personal assistants that are kid-friendly and simple to prepare.

Kristin Richardson
Jul 9, 2025


Less Stress, More Presence: A Summer Survival Note for Our Sherah Moms
Summer is here, and if you’re anything like the rest of us, you're feeling both excited and a little overwhelmed.

Samantha Preddy
May 28, 2025
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