Nanny Confessions I confess, I hate when kids dawdle! When they procrastinate it is easy to get stressed out. But I’ve learned that getting stressed, nagging, or shouting definitely doesn’t help kids become more organized or timely. After working as a nanny for more than two decades two things I know for sure is that […]
Make Your Own Match-It Game
August 14, 2019 Leave a Comment
Creative Wednesdays This is the easiest Match-It Game to make at home. Simply gather household items and toys from around the house. Place them on a piece of cardstock and trace them with a marker. Then have the child match the objects to the outlined objects on the paper. Older kids will enjoy making them […]
Age-Appropriate Cooking for Kids
August 13, 2019 Leave a Comment
Having Kids Help You Cook Kids love helping nannies bake and cook. That is why I post recipes I make for and with my Nanny Kids on Fridays on our Cooking with Kids on column our blog. Little ones can gather ingredients, help measure, and mix at a very young age. Children’s competency at cooking […]
Would You Work for a Family that Has Guns in their Home?
August 8, 2019 1 Comment
There seems to be no more hotly debated topic in America at this moment than gun control. No matter a nanny’s opinion on the topic, the reality is that an estimated one-third to one-half of American homes with children have firearms in them. It is a real safety issue for children. All nannies should be […]
Sea Shell Crafts
August 7, 2019 1 Comment
Creative Wednesdays Who doesn’t love summertime and days spent at the beach with the kids? I love taking walks down the sandy beaches of the Jersey shore collecting shells, smooth pebbles, and sea glass with my Nanny Kids. We have made photo frames, shell hair clips, and painted the nautical treasures we find. When painting […]
7 Ways to Make Bringing a Newborn Home Less Stressful for Your Nanny Family
August 5, 2019 Leave a Comment
Preparing for, and caring for, a newborn is hard work. Parents hire nannies, newborn care specialists, doulas, and baby nurses as experts to help them prepare for the arrival of a newborn and with postpartum care. Be the expert they are looking for and be proactive and earn every penny they pay you by going […]
Easy Chicken Francaise
August 2, 2019 Leave a Comment
Cooking For Kids I like cooking dinner for children. Since I already cook for my Nanny Kids, I make enough for the parents as well. My favorite recipe web site is allrecipes.com. I found this Chicken Francaise recipe on the web site and made it for dinner last night and it was a big hit. […]
The Courage to Be Disliked By Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
July 20, 2019 Leave a Comment
No One Can Make You Feel Insecure Because You Are a Nanny The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness has sold millions worldwide and I wanted to see what the hype was all about. The book is written as a conversation between […]
Skip Using Pull-Ups
July 19, 2019 Leave a Comment
Potty Training: What Science Shows A lot has been learned about child development since I graduated college in the 90s. So, I am listening to the courses from Scientific Secrets for Raising Kids Who Thrive on Audible by Peter M. Vishton, Professor at The College of William and Mary to see what clinical discoveries have […]
Teaching Kids to Tie Shoes
July 14, 2019 Leave a Comment
Products Nannies Love Since Velcro shoes hit the market it’s been harder and has taken longer to teach kids to tie their shoes. Once a child has the fine motor skills to make a knot, there are products available to help kids learn to tie shoes, even if they wear Velcro shoes. I also recommend […]
