How to React to Disrespectful Nanny Kids I have often heard little kids yelling at their nannies saying they can get them fired when they are angry with them. I have also heard children yell, “I don’t have to listen to you! You are only a nanny!” When I have asked some kids to clean […]
Knowing a Second Language for Nannies
February 5, 2018 Leave a Comment
There are more and more job postings from parents looking for bilingual nannies. Knowing a second language is definitely a resume builder for nannies. After birth and while kids are young, their brains are hard-wired to acquire language naturally. As a child approaches puberty, the nature of language learning and storage changes, becoming less flexible. […]
GPS Tracking Smart Watches
January 21, 2018 Leave a Comment
Keeping Track of Kids Too Young to Have Phones As my youngest nanny kid is almost old enough to start walking to school without me but too young to have a cell phone yet, I have been worrying about how we can keep in touch with her. That’s why I started researching GPS Tracking Smart […]
Our 6 Favorite Children’s Books About MLK
January 13, 2018 2 Comments
Weekly Trip to the Library On Monday Americans honor the great civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a United States holiday marking the birth date of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year, around […]
Books for Kids and Nannies About New Year’s Resolutions
December 30, 2017 Leave a Comment
How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions At some time in your life, you’ve undoubtedly made a New Year’s Resolution and broken it. This year, stop the cycle of resolving to make a change, but not following through. You can also teach the kids about New Year’s Resolutions by reading the following children’s books about the topic. Squirrel’s New […]
10 Best Hanukkah Children’s Books
December 9, 2017 Leave a Comment
Books Make the Best Holiday Gifts I think books are the best holiday gifts nannies can give to the children that are left in their care. Not only will the children and their parents enjoy the books, they are affordable for nannies or au pairs on a budget. Books are quality gifts because a love […]
SnoofyBee Changing Pad
December 3, 2017 Leave a Comment
Products Nannies Love I can’t tell you how many friends I have that complain about having trouble changing the diapers of the infants and toddlers in their care. Some little ones just hate being changed and can’t be distracted from keeping their hands in the diaper changing area. The SnoofyBee Changing Pad provides all the […]
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
December 1, 2017 Leave a Comment
Cooking for Kids When the weather turns cold no dinner makes the kids feel warmer than a good old fashioned pot roast like my grandmother used to make. I love using the slow cooker so the house smells of the delicious dinner as it cooks. Here’s my easy recipe: You Will Need: • 5 Potatoes […]
Fingerprint Christmas Lights
November 29, 2017 Leave a Comment
Creative Wednesday This is an easy project to do with your nanny kids of any age this holiday season. Allow the children to decide if they want place the Christmas lights in random order or in a pattern. Older kids can write a holiday greeting and sign the cards themselves. I found this project on […]
What Nannies Should Not Lie About
November 19, 2017 Leave a Comment
Being Open and Honest is Essential to Being Hired and Maintaining Nanny Jobs Of course everyone tells white lies and withholds information at times. There is no point in being brutally honest with people if it will ruin relationships or hurt their feelings. But, being open and honest is essential when job searching and to […]
