What Do Your Employers Do if You are Sick? Last week we discussed children and nannies getting vaccinated by the flu shot. In fact, one nanny shared with us that she lost a babysitting job because she did not have the flu shot. But, if you do get sick do you and the parents have […]
Hooked On Phonics Discover Reading Baby Edition
November 6, 2011 1 Comment
Product Review Sunday We all know that babies have an amazing capacity to learn language. But, there is still debate whether they can learn to read. While it may be possible for babies to learn symbols (like letters) many experts say it’s impossible for them to comprehend written sentences required for reading. Over the past […]
More Classics to Read Aloud to Your Children
November 5, 2011 Leave a Comment
Weekly Trip to the LibraryBy Maria Lopez, Nanny, Miami FL When the editor of this blog and Be the Best Nanny Newsletter told me that the Autumn 2011 Be the Best Nanny Newsletter will discuss the importance of reading aloud to children I knew I had to share a book my mom read to me. […]
Have the Kids You Care For Had Their Flu Shots?
November 3, 2011 3 Comments
The Danger of Flu to ChildrenBy the Center of Disease Control and Prevention Flu is more dangerous than the common cold for children. Each year, seasonal flu places a large burden on the health and well-being of children and families. Children commonly need medical care because of influenza, especially before they turn 5-years-old. Each year […]
Do You Have Student Loans?
November 2, 2011 2 Comments
Making Sense of the Recent Confusion About Student Loans Many nannies owe student loans. President Obama announced that he will issue an Executive Order making certain changes in the program. I found the reporting of the nature of the program to be sketchy and misleading. For the convenience of those who borrowed to go to […]
November To-Do List
November 1, 2011 4 Comments
The Nanny and ThanksgivingDo you resent the kids you care for have many more material possessions than you do? Thanksgiving is the must-be-there time for family reunions and family feasts. Thanksgiving is our only true national holiday, especially if you exclude the Super Bowl. And the holiday is an opportune time for reflection about the nature […]
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