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Sitter/Nanny

Navigating the City Safely With Children

Navigating the busy streets of the city or even the suburbs with children can be challenging. There’s a lot to look out for and be aware of. That’s why it’s important to be diligent and know how to keep the little ones safe as you help navigate them through an urban area. 

Watch our quick video, City Safety With Children on our YouTube channel! In less than 5 minutes you can learn best practices for childcare providers on crossing the street, navigation, public transportation and general safety with children.

Families LOVE childcare providers who take the extra time and effort learning best safety practices. It shows you care about their children and their well being and that’s what parents look for in their sitter or nanny.

Looking to hire a babysitter or nanny? Bell Family Company provides fully vetted on demand babysitting, including full and part time nannies, baby nurses, temp sitters after school sitters and more! Learn why BFC is the best childcare agency, with childcare providers available across the U.S. (on-demand service available in the Tri-state & Dallas areas). Contact us today to hire!

Activities

Experience Farm Life in the City!

Being stuck indoors during the cold, winter months with children can take its toll on any parent. It can become even more challenging when living in the not so spacious quarters of a city apartment. 

Wouldn’t it be nice to linger away from the city life and head for a life surrounded by what nature has to offer? Imagine getting that experience and not having to travel a hundred miles outside the city for a farm spotting. 

The Art Farm in the City is a children’s education center that is home to New York City’s only indoor petting zoo! Art Farm is a unique space to meet and interact with animals from bearded dragons, to chinchillas and chickens. Their philosophy encourages a childhood relationship with the natural world, while engaging children in care and compassion of all living creatures.

Children can enjoy a various amount of activities including art, music, and cooking-themed classes, playtime, drop-ins, birthday parties, and camps.

Bell Family’s Founder & CEO, Lindsay Bell, took her toddler son there after the holiday season and he loved every minute of it! Growing up on a small farm in Ohio, it’s important for Lindsay to share a piece of her upbringing in nature with her son. Her son loved the turtles the most! So much that he said it over and over for the rest of the day – a new word! He also spent time looking at the fish, birds, and he got inside the fence area with the rabbits. Mom and son practiced the names of the pets and the sounds they make. It was a playtime activity mixed with some learning. 

The place was packed as it was a frigid winter day, but all guests were in good spirits and there were plenty of activities for all the kids.  For more information on The Art Farm in the City, check out their website here.

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Written by our Marketing & Social Media Consultant, Taylor Bell