Respecting Professional Boundaries The time to discuss with your employers how you will discipline their children is well before starting a nanny job, during the job interview. For discipline to be effective it is essential that parents and nannies are on the same page. All caregivers must be consistent and back one another other up. […]
Making a Firefly Lantern
August 16, 2014 Leave a Comment
Fireflies in the Night by Judy Hawes Although some kids may have started school already across the nation, it’s still officially summer. Summertime is the time to catch fireflies at night. Fireflies are beetles. Most fireflies emit light; one known species does not. Male fireflies blink light from their abdomen to find a female to […]
Mini Blueberry Muffins
August 15, 2014 1 Comment
Cooking With Kids These bite-sized snacks are soft and moist and stay that way even when cooled. They are the perfect size for school lunch boxes and quick snacks. Mini muffins freeze and defrost well so go ahead make a whole bunch at one time. Be sure to let the kids help gather ingredients, measure, mix, […]
Planting a Garden
August 13, 2014 Leave a Comment
Fun Science: Creative Project Wednesday Gardening is a great way for kids to learn science. Planting a theme garden can make the learning experience even more fun. One great theme idea is choosing vegetables, herbs, or flowers that start with the letters that spell the children’s names or friend’s name garden. You can try making a herb/scent […]
Should Boys Be Allowed to Play With Baby Dolls and Dress Up In Heels?
August 11, 2014 Leave a Comment
Don’t Overact to Cross-Over Play Last week while I was at a play date with 4-year-old girls and one boy a nanny reacted very negatively towards the boy when he wore a princess costume while all the kids were playing dress up at a girl’s house. I think it’s okay to let boys play with baby dolls and dress up like […]
Pasta Primavera
August 8, 2014 Leave a Comment
Cooking for Kids The kids I care for love this pasta primavera recipe. I don’t even have to hide the vegetables in the dish – the kids eat them. This is my no frills recipe with no cream or heavy seasonings, just the flavors of olive oil and lemon. Be sure to throw in any […]
Hand Print Crab and Foot Print Lobster
August 6, 2014 Leave a Comment
Creative Project Wednesday Teach the kids about the crustaceans lobsters and crabs. Tell them that crustaceans are arthropods which means their skeletons are on the outside of their bodies. They have jointed parts to move and many have legs to move. Crustaceans have two pairs of antennae. Crabs can swim but lobsters can just walk […]
How to Answer “What is Your Greatest Weakness?”
August 4, 2014 2 Comments
The Most Difficult Interview Question When interviewing for nanny jobs you should be prepared to be asked what is your greatest weakness. When answering this question you should be honest while taking the opportunity to mention skills you have improved upon, how you have turned a bad characteristic into a positive one, or about a minor […]
Jamberry by Bruce Degen
August 2, 2014 Leave a Comment
Weekly Trip to the Library Jamberry by Bruce Degen Since it’s berry season there’s no better time to take a trip to the farmer’s market and pick out the kids’ favorite berries. Then, stop by the library and borrow a copy of Jamberry by Bruce Degen. Serve the kids a snack of berries and whipped cream while […]
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