Weekly Trip to the Library With the extra time you have to spend caring for the kids this summer don’t just read books to the kids — do projects and activities that relate to the books you read to them. The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister has shimmering illustrations of a beautiful fish, who is very […]
Au Pair Agency Hires Two Lobbyists to Sway Lawmakers on the Immigration Bill We all know that immigration reform will affect the nanny industry in America because a large number of nannies working in America are illegal immigrants. But immigration reform will also affect the au pair cultural exchange program. Most au pair agencies […]
Cooking With Kids Summer is a wonderful time, but with it comes the “Summer Slide.” Learning slips and even basic knowledge takes a vacation. This is especially true with preschoolers and kindergartners who are just learning their letters, counting, and the like. Making alphabet cookies is a sweet way to keep learning in the home […]
The Benefits and Difficulties of Being a Live-In Donna Moore is an 18-year-old high school graduate originally from Birmingham, Alabama that moved to Fairfield, Connecticut for a year to work as a live-in nanny. She has found that working for a family with three children has been a great opportunity. The live-in nanny explains, “The […]
Is it Unethical to Use Nanny Poaching as a Negotiation Tactic? Has a mother ever offered you a nanny job, despite knowing that you work as a nanny for someone else? When a parent or nanny agency offer you a nanny job, (when they already know you are working as a nanny), it is called […]
Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs Next week American’s celebrate their Independence from Great Britain on the 4th of July. Independence Day is commonly celebrated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, concerts, political speeches and ceremonies celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Get the kids in your care […]
Separate Paint in Egg Cartons Children and Art Excerpt from The Child Care Textbook by Anne Merchant Geissler Nannies must keep in mind one principle when planning activities for children. Regardless of the activity, the process of creating is more important than the end result. When children are allowed to be creative they learn to […]
What Do You Love About Working with Kids? I love working as a nanny because my office is the kitchen, playroom, beach, pool, and playground. I love working as a nanny because I appreciate living in-the-moment when caring for kids. For me, there is simply nothing better than knowing I am making a positive influence […]
Respecting Professional Boundaries for Nannies and Parents: Do Not Take Sides with Either Parent Nannies don’t want to be put into the uncomfortable position of having to listen to deeply to personal details of her bosses’ lives. Some parents make sarcastic comments about their spouses to their nannies, putting employees in a terrible position. During […]
What are Your Favorite Ways to Use Zipper Storage Bags? I love using Ziploc bags when traveling with kids. I use a variety of sizes of zipper storage bags to fit all the children’s traveling needs. I put an entire outfit for an infant or toddler in Ziploc Gallon Size Bags, while I use small […]
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