Developing Your Sense of Humor

Take Yourself Less Seriously “If you can find humor in anything, you can survive it.” — Bill CosbyThe ability to laugh, play, and have fun with others not only makes life more enjoyable – it also helps you solve problems, connect with others, and be more creative. People who incorporate humor and play into their […]

Did You Ever Complain to Your Boss?

How to Bring Up a Complaint to Your Boss Whenever you have an issue with your boss you must communicate directly to your employer to resolve the issue. Gossiping to your friends won’t help you deal with the issue directly. According to Anne Merchant Geissler author of The Child Care Textbook, one of the most […]

When Your Boss Criticizes Your Work

Coping with a Micro-Managing, Nit-Picky, or Critical Boss No one wants to be criticized. When you try your best at a job and try to keep a good attitude it’s really hard to remain motivated if you are consistently criticized. If you have a boss that micro-manages your work or nit-picks, remember that their criticisms […]

Is a Bad Attitude Nanny Dragging You Down?

How to Cope With Nannies That Complain Too Much People that gossip and complain too much drag us down. No one wants to listen to a friend complain all the time. In his book, Coping with Difficult People, Robert M. Bramson describes how complainers think and how to cope with them. He explains, “Complainers don’t […]

Nannies and Au Pairs: What Do You Complain About?

Would You Hire a Complainer or Gossiper? We all think our complaints are valid. But, if you want to keep your job you need to monitor what you say and who you complain to about your job. If you’re a chronic complainer, you are sabotaging yourself and your success at work. The first thing you […]

The Attachment Parenting Book: A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Baby

Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs Over the past few days we have been reviewing our favorite baby carriers. The term “babywearing” was coined by renowned attachment parenting advocate and pediatrician, Dr. William Sears. Scientific research has reported that babies who are carried for at least three hours a day cry […]

Our Favorite Baby Wrap Carrier

Moby Wrap Baby Carrier Designs The Moby Wrap Baby Carrier is adjustable and has a number of carrying positions, including one for holding two babies at once. The wrapping techniques are designed to distribute weight evenly across the caregiver’s shoulders and back, making wearing this wrap comfortable for long periods of time. Many users say […]

Our Favorite Convertible Baby Carrier

ERGObaby Carrier Consumer Reports recommends the New Generation ERGO Baby Carrieras the best convertible baby carrier. New Generation ERGO Baby Carrier is a soft carrier that can hold a newborn up to toddler age and is super versatile. Just snap on the New Generation ERGO Baby Carrier in the front for babies and when they […]

Review of Our Favorite Front Baby Carrier

BabyBjorn OriginalConsumer Reports recommends BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier Originalas the best front baby carrier. We love this baby carrier because it is easy to put on, simple to adjust, lightweight, comfortable to wear, and folds up small to fit in a diaper bag when not in use. Children can face inward or outward. The straps are […]

March To-Do List

Bed Posture: Why You Probably Don’t Sleep Like a Baby Last month’s to-do list focused on proper posture when standing, walking, and sitting. Since we spend one-third of our lives in bed, this month we discuss proper posture in bed. The basic rules for bed posture are the same for adults, children, and infants: sleep […]