The following article can be found at: http://www.chicagotribune.com/ Lose the anxiety, find a sitterwww.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/chi-tc-fam-babysitter-0514-0426apr26,0,4480663.storyBy Heidi Stevens Tribune newspapersApril 26, 2009 Whenever people ask why I chose a group day-care setting, rather than a nanny, when my daughter was an infant, I rattle off answers about socialization and lower costs and wanting my child to learn […]
Dear President Obama Letters of Hope From Children Across America
April 25, 2009 2 Comments
Weekly Trip to the Library Dear President Obama Letters of Hope From Children Across AmericaBy Bruce Kluger and David Tabatsky On November 5th, 2008, writers Bruce Kluger and David Tabatsky had a simple idea: to recapture the exhilarating spirit of the 2008 presidential election from the perspective of our nation’s youngest citizens. They emailed a […]
Earth Day: Learn About What You Can Do
April 22, 2009 1 Comment
Environmental Organization Web Sites Learn more about environmental organizations by clicking on the links below: Defenders of Wildlife Friends of the Earth Friends of the National Zoo Great Outdoor Recreation Pages Kids For A Clean Environment (F.A.C.E.) Kids Saving the Rain Forest League of Conservation Voters Marilyn’s Imagination Factory National Audubon Society National Wildlife Federation […]
Fun Earth Day Acitivities
April 21, 2009 3 Comments
Growing Plants http://fun.familyeducation.com/ Materials Seeds, Shallow dish of water, Planters, Potting soil Directions Soak seeds from an orange, apple, grapefruit, lemon, or lime in water for a day or two. Fill several planters with potting soil and place three or four seeds in each one about half an inch deep. Water the seeds, place the […]
How Nannies and Au Pairs Can Make Earth Day Everyday
April 20, 2009 6 Comments
Teaching Children to be Green Tomorrow is Earth Day. Great power lies in the hands of nannies and au pairs that consistently teach children to reduce, reuse, and recycle. To teach children to respect the environment, we must live green and value our natural world, especially when our charges look up to us. If we […]
Earth Day Movies to Watch With Kids
April 19, 2009 1 Comment
Typically Best Nanny Newsletter discourages nannies and au pairs using the television as an electronic babysitter. But there are several great family movies that caregivers can allow children to view that fit the theme of Earth Day. Fly Away HomeThirteen-year-old Amy is forced to start life over with her estranged father after her mother dies, […]
Earth Day Children’s Books
April 18, 2009 1 Comment
Weekly Trip to the Library Wednesday, April 22, 2009 is Earth Day. This week borrow children’s books about respecting the environment when you visit the library. Here are some suggestions. Recycle A Handbook for KidsBy Gail GibbonsAges 4 to 8Gail Gibbons simply, succinctly, and clearly explains how recycling conserves energy and reduces pollution as it […]
TEACHING CHILDREN TO SHARE
April 16, 2009 2 Comments
How Au Pairs and Nannies Teach Kids To Share Children cannot understand the concept of sharing until they are between three and four years old. Until that time they will need adult supervision to encourage sharing. When visitors come over it is a good idea to put each child’s favorite toys and belongings away so […]
Nanny Share Family
April 14, 2009 Leave a Comment
Innocent Mistake Disqualifies Tax BreaksBy Breedlove & Associates Nanny Share arrangements become increasingly popular during tough economic times because they allow families to split the cost of the caregiver’s wages as well as most of the associated costs. In addition, both families are entitled to the same childcare tax breaks as single-family employers. Since the […]
Nanny Sharing in a Tough Economy
April 12, 2009 8 Comments
The Logistics of the Nanny Share With the country in an economic recession there has been a lot of media coverage about nannies losing jobs and coming up with creative ways to keep their jobs. For example, some nannies have accepted less hours or less money to keep their jobs. Other nannies agree to take […]
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