What you Need to Know About Face Masks
Information provided by Washington State Economic Resiliency Team (ERT) as a part of the Washington State Coronavirus Response (COVID-19) All Washingtonians are required to wear cloth face masks in public. Effective Friday, June 26, every Washingtonian in an indoor public space, or in an outside public space when unable to physically distance from others, will […]
Book of the Week: Rainbow A First Book of Pride
Book of the Week. Starling Agency Nanny Placement Seattle. This is a sweet ode to rainbow families.
TOP Four Questions about Going Back to School in the Fall – Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Supt. Reykdal answers questions about masks, physical distancing, remote learning, and whether ALL schools will open back up in the fall.
Virtual Nanny Interview Tips
Congratulations! You’ve scheduled your first virtual interview! But how do you put your best foot forward? Here are some tips on how to nail the interview and ensure a great connection.
Book of the Week: David Bowie
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of David Bowie, the starman who dazzled audiences with his music. As a child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick […]
Book of the Week: Children’s Titles from Embrace Race
Children’s books are one of the most effective and practical tools for initiating critical conversations with children. The following list is curated by The Conscious Kid and American Indians in Children’s Literature. We hope these resources will help your family initiate a dialogue regarding race and resisting oppression. The following is an excerpt of titles […]
Starting with a New Nanny Family
Starting with a New Nanny Family? Starling Agency has your Back! Working in a private family home can be a very challenging experience for first time nannies or caregivers switching to a new position. Families already have a set routine
Book of the Week: Secret Lives of Unicorns
Fun For Kids Who Love Magic! If you thought unicorns were imaginary, think again. Anatomy, evolution, life cycle, magical properties: prepare to learn just how much you didn’t know about these fantastic, magical equines. A full encyclopedia of all things unicorns–fun for kids who love magic! Published by Flying Eye Books ABOUT US: Starling Agency […]
Times May Be Tough, but Girl Scouts are Resilient
To all the Girl Scouts out there, we salute you! True story! Starling’s Placement Director, Diane, earned a black belt in Girl Scouting! Ok, maybe not, but she is a Girl Scout lifer. We were curious to learn how the Girl Scouts are adapting during this time, so we reached out to Diane’s sister and […]
Book of the Week: My Dad Used to Be So Cool
Keith Negley’s playful and emotional art tells this story of a new father who is no longer the cool guy he once was. He looks back wistfully on his crazy times playing in a band, riding a motorcycle, and getting tattoos. Those days may be behind him, but his young son still thinks he’s […]