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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


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


The Sherah Step-by-Step Guide to Summer Camp Planning
(plus our annual planning template!) It’s January. There's ice on the ground. You're begging your kids to put on pants and a heavier coat. Yet, it’s time to plan and register for summer camps. It’s insane. Like everything else as a parent these days, our culture seems to make it harder for us with earlier camp registration every year. We all have different strategies to tackle our to-do list . Some plan early. Some start late and take what’s left. Some don’t plan at all and

Kristin Richardson
Jan 1


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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