How Have You Helped the Parents Out When Not Expected? Anne Merchant Geissler, author of The Child Care Textbook explains that random acts of kindness in a nanny and parent relationship are essential in maintaining a great working relationship. Yesterday on Facebook we asked nannies what random acts of kindness their employers have shown to them. […]
Importance of Random Acts of Kindness in the Nanny/Parent Relationship
November 15, 2012 Leave a Comment
Pinecone Projects for Nannies and Au Pairs
November 14, 2012 Leave a Comment
Bird Feeder Wednesdays with Whitney The first wave of snow has started to fall all across America in the last week or two. That means hot cocoa, snow angels, and best of all: pinecone crafts! Grab some pinecones from under the nearest pine tree for an evening of crafting with our favorite conifer seed. Supplies […]
Hurricane Sandy and the Spirit of Thanksgiving
November 12, 2012 2 Comments
How a Natural Disaster Can Make Us Grateful, Not Envious I still feel cold after 12-days without heat and power at my employer’s house due to the high winds of Hurricane Sandy. I have neighbors who have major damage to their homes, neighbors that have family members that have lost their homes and all their material belongings, and I even know one nanny […]
Should Nannies Be Given Personality Tests?
November 8, 2012 3 Comments
Nanny Agency Screens Nannies for Emotional Stability and Other Personality Risks After the Krim murder case in Manhattan where a nanny recently killed two of her charges there has been much discussion on what parents and nanny placement agencies can do to ensure they are hiring a stable nanny. On social media nannies, parents, and nanny placement […]
Soapy Playtime
November 7, 2012 Leave a Comment
Wednesdays with Whitney Bath time is one of those things that kids either hate or love. And unfortunately more kids hate it than love it. So how do you get your messy monsters into the bathtub without an all on war breaking out? Send them in with this crazy soap experiment and watch dirty knees […]
Teach Kids About Election Day
November 6, 2012 2 Comments
The Difference Between the Popular Vote and Electoral College Today is voting day in America. But do the kids you care for know (in fact do you know) that the candidates won’t be elected by the popular vote, but by the Electoral College? Jennifer Lee of The Washington Post shared a great resource with me […]
Do You Know Who You are Voting for on Tuesday?
November 4, 2012 1 Comment
Young voters tend to follow the political party their parents support and vote for the candidates their parents tell them to. But, I found these great quizzes to help you determine if you are voting for the Presidential candidate Candidate Matching Game by USA TODAYClick here to take the USA TODAY poll see what the candidates believe. The […]
How to Help Victims of Hurricane Sandy
November 4, 2012 2 Comments
If you aren’t able to personally provide shelter, supplies, or cash to those affected by Hurricane Sandy, it doesn’t mean you can’t help at all. There are many organizations along the East Coast that are providing shelter, food, and other supplies to victims of the hurricane. Here are ways to volunteer or donate to help those suffering […]
Affects of Hurricane Sandy for this Blog
November 1, 2012 3 Comments
Since I started this blog in 2008 I have posted an article each day. But, I live and work in New Jersey and due to the affects of Hurricane Sandy I simply need to focus on keeping the kids I care for warm and healthy today. Rather than posting articles I will be focusing on helping the kids cope with […]
Fall Tree and Leaf Hanging
October 31, 2012 Leave a Comment
Wednesdays with Whitney By Whitney Tang Getting toddlers to practice fine motor skills can be difficult – most kids just aren’t interested in holding a pencil correctly at the age of three. Why not stretch those motor skills in something a little bit more fun, seasonal, and interactive? This tree and leaf activity allows children […]
