Nanny Confessions: Keep Your Attitude in Check I confess, working as a nanny for 20-years I have developed some pretty strong opinions about how to raise children. I have a point of view on the best way to get infants on a sleep schedule, how to potty train them, and a preferred philosophy about disciplining […]
Activities to do With Kids on MLK Day
January 20, 2014 Leave a Comment
How to Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day To honor Martin Luther King, Jr. many schools have are in recess today. So, there is no better time than to engage the children in activities and age-appropriate discussions about the civil rights movement in American history. Here are our suggestions: COMPARE BROWN EGGS & WHITE EGGS: […]
Tag UR It! Child Safety ID Tags
January 19, 2014 Leave a Comment
Product Review Sunday Review by Sara McAllister As a full- time nanny, the safety of my charges is my number one priority! When working as a caregiver, I often drive other people’s children in my car. If something were ever to happen to me in an emergency it is vital for the little one’s parents […]
Easy Chicken Shepherd’s Pie
January 17, 2014 2 Comments
Cooking With Kids Typically I make Shepherd’s Pie whenever I have leftovers and add ground beef. But this week I had extra chicken so made the dish with chicken instead. This is one of those dishes that you just throw things in a pot and hope for the best. Use what you have and be […]
Puffy Paint
January 15, 2014 Leave a Comment
Getting Creative with Kids There is something magical about the three-dimensional appearance of Puffy Paint. Puffy paint is easy to make and you can simply find the ingredients already at home. Allow the kids to use the Puff Paint recipes as finger paint as well — although I don’t like adding color to the puffy […]
Children’s Birthdays Remind Me that I’m a Year Closer to Having to Find a New Job
January 14, 2014 Leave a Comment
Nanny Confessions I confess, I am sad that my youngest charge has another birthday coming up. Although I am thrilled to see her developing into a confident, curious, intelligent, social, and happy little girl — every time she has a birthday it reminds me that I am one year closer to having to find a […]
Nannies: Do You Eat the Family’s Food When Working?
January 13, 2014 Leave a Comment
Respecting Professional Nanny Boundaries While working, nannies are typically invited to eat meals with the children in their care. This includes a slice of pizza when out with friends, food they prepare for the kids in the home, and leftovers in the fridge. But, each family has a different budget and different customs. In-home child […]
Do the Kids You Care for Wear Nail Polish?
January 10, 2014 Leave a Comment
mom’s thumb Nail Polish May Be Harmful to Kids Who Suck Their Thumbs The three-year-old I care for often asks to have nail polish applied to her fingers like many of her friends that are the same age. But, my Mom Boss doesn’t want me to apply nail polish to her fingers because she still sucks her […]
Making Paninis
January 8, 2014 Leave a Comment
Cooking with Kids There’s no reason kids should only eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch. Step it up a notch and take a few extra minutes to make them warm paninis this winter. The warm grilled sandwich combinations are almost limitless. And you don’t have to only use ordinary, boring white or wheat […]
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