Have you heard of the International Nanny Association (INA)? Here is one nanny’s reasons for loving the INA! Caring for adorable infants, toddlers, or children of any age can be a great joy! I consider my bonds with the children that I have nannied, as well as my relationships with their parents, to be as […]
Are You Attending the INA Conference or Nannypalooza?
May 11, 2011 2 Comments
Conferences for Nannies 2011 INA Annual Conference Thursday, May 12 8:00 AM – Sunday, May 15 12:00 PMGrand Hyatt Tampa Bay2900 Bayport DriveTampa, Florida 33607(813) 874-1234 Nannypalooza 2011November 5th and 6th, 2011Turf Valley ResortEllicott City, MD Nannies from all over the U.S. will gather for a weekend of learning, fun and networking. Workshops this year […]
Do You Know a Nanny Working in Nearly Slave Conditions?
May 10, 2011 4 Comments
A Union for Nannies: Domestic Workers UnitedI love this article The Nannies’ Norma Rae by Barbara Ehrenreich from The New York Times Style Magazine. If you know a nanny or housekeeper (as I’m sure you do) who works for a family who doesn’t respect labor laws or the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights I urge […]
ADHD and Sleep
May 9, 2011 2 Comments
Children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to have sleep difficulties. By Patti Teel and everydayhealth.com Children who are anxious or depressed, are sensitive to sugar, or are sleep-deprived also may display attention problems, poor impulse control and hyperactivity. In the July/August 2003 issue of Psychology Today, a Brown University study suggests “sleep […]
SafetyTat
May 8, 2011 1 Comment
Products Nannies Love As nannies, au pairs, and their charges are venturing out to amusement parks, playgrounds, and zoos there’s no better time to disucss keeping tabs on kids in public places. Last week we recommended Tig Tagz a bracelet for children to wear with important information on it case you lose track of a […]
How Nannies Can Help Kids Get Ready for Mother’s Day
May 6, 2011 1 Comment
Flowers are a traditional gift for any occasion and are always great for Mother’s Day! Nannies commonly help their charges paint some inexpensive terra cotta pots for the mother to put some plants in.Here is a link for a Family Tree you can help the kids make as a great Mother’s Day gift from the […]
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo for Nannies and Au Pairs
May 5, 2011 2 Comments
Are You Doing Anything Special for Cinco de Mayo? Cinco de Mayo means the 5th of May and celebrates the Mexican Army’s victory against the French at the battle of Puebla – a battle that took place on May 5, 1862. Serve any of your favorite Mexican delicacies such as tacos, fajitas, nachos with salsa […]
Experts Say Don’t Ignore the Topic of Osama bin Laden With Kids, But Ask Open-Ended Questions, Then Shut-Up, and Listen
May 4, 2011 21 Comments
Just listening, being supportive, and making a child feel safe and secure should be our only goal when discussing Osama bin Laden with a child. Last night I watched Dr Drew on CNN discuss and try to answer the question: what do we tell our kids now that Osama bin Laden is dead? A lot […]
How Nannies Should Talk to Kids About Osama bin Laden’s Death
May 3, 2011 19 Comments
Children Find it a Moral DilemmaAre your charges upset that Navy Seals killed Osama bin Laden rather than captured him alive? While thousands of adult American’s who remember 9/11 are jumping for joy over the death of Osama bin Laden, many children find it a moral dilemma. A friend of mine who is a high […]
Nanny May To-Do List
May 2, 2011 Leave a Comment
Use Your Head, Not Your Heart Consider Before You Buy I keep finding nanny friends over-buying. They don’t have the same income as their employers, yet some seem to covet what the parents who hire them have. Buying what you do not need is never a good deal. Do not buy emotionally. You know the […]
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