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 […]
Seashore Souvenir Photo Frame
July 30, 2014 2 Comments
Creative Project Wednesday No day at the beach is complete before taking a walk at low tide to gather shells, sea glass, drift wood, and smooth pebbles with the kids. After arriving home from a day at the shore, help the kids create a photo frame of the treasures they gathered seaside. We simply cut […]
“World’s Best Nanny” Gifts
July 27, 2014 Leave a Comment
Best Gifts for Nannies with “World’s Best Nanny” If you need to buy a gift for your favorite nanny you don’t have to break the bank. Simply giving her a gift with the message “World’s Best Nanny” will endear any hard-working nanny. Click any of the links below to easily purchase a gift for your […]
5 Best Beach Book for Preschoolers
July 26, 2014 1 Comment
Weekly Trip to the Library Before taking the kids to the beach this summer read them age-appropriate children’s books to learn about the shore. Here are my little preschooler’s favorite beach books to learn about the shore. You can purchase our 5 top picks by clicking the links below or be sure to borrow them from […]
Easy Mac and Cheese
July 25, 2014 1 Comment
Cooking for Kids There is nothing my charges like better than this easy stove top macaroni and cheese. It’s just as easy as making a box of Kraft macaroni and cheese but so much tastier (and I assume healthier because I buy, see, and add all the ingredients). We used penne pasta but you can […]
Making Rainbows: Rainbow Sun Catcher
July 23, 2014 Leave a Comment
Science Fun: Wednesday Projects A long time ago, people referred to rainbows as magical bridges across the sky full of colors. Children and adults still find them quite magical today as well. Explain to the kids in your care that when the sun’s rays shine upon the raindrops they are refracted or “scattered” into the colors […]
It Doesn’t Take Anything Extra Special to Care for Kids with Special Needs
July 21, 2014 Leave a Comment
The Bigger the Risk, The Bigger the Reward It doesn’t take extra special skills to care for kids with special needs. It just takes a little common sense, patience, and caring — characteristics most nannies already have. I babysit for a severely autisic girl some weekends and the mother says it has been impossible to […]
Chicken Marsala
July 18, 2014 Leave a Comment
Cooking With Kids When making dinner for kids most nannies wouldn’t consider using mushrooms. But since my charges have been served the same recipes as their parents since they started eating at the same dining table, they actually love some mushroom dishes. If you care for a child that doesn’t like mushrooms they still will love this grown-up […]
