There is still a little time to squeeze in a last arts and craft project for the kids this Thanksgiving. A Girl’s Pilgrim Bonnet: Age Guideline: 5 Years and Up Time Required: 15 minutes (Does not include drying time) The above age and time guidelines are estimates. This project can be modified to suit other […]
This simple votive candle idea makes a nice little gift or a creative way to use some of the leaves you collect during an Autumn nature walk. You could also create a few to sit on your dinner table during your Thanksgiving Dinner to add a little something special to the setting. Plus, it’s a […]
Infant Entrapment and Suffocation Prompts Stork Craft to Recall More Than 2.1 Million Drop-Side Cribs WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada, today announced the voluntary recall of more than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs, including about 147,000 Stork Craft […]
Make a Thanksgiving keepsake for the child that truly embodies the spirit of thankfulness. You can purchase a small scrapbook or use Thanksgiving stickers and make this a really simple project. But for those of us on a budget, a homemade Thankful Book is quick, simple, and fun.What You Will Need: • A holiday picture• […]
Summing Up Potty Training for Nannies and Au PairsTo summarize the advice from all the potty training methods we discussed this week here is our Top Ten Lists about potty training. Top 10 Things to Do During Potty Training:1. Be patient.2. Praise and reward the child to reinforce success.3. Follow the parents’ choice of potty […]
Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs Thanksgiving is an American holiday rich in history and traditions, and these Thanksgiving books and DVDs are wonderful tools to teach children about the spirit of thankfulness while introducing them to the formation of our nation. Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful and truly […]
Potty Training Method Seven (7) You will see a similarity between Dr. Phil’s potty training method we discussed yesterday and the Azrin and Foxx method of toilet training. Dr. Phil incorporated their ideas into his potty training method. The Azrin and Foxx potty training method is studied and has been proven successful, although much preparation […]
Potty Training Method Six (6) The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests waiting until two-years of age to potty train. Click here to see the development chart. Dr. Phil encourages caregivers to demonstrate, or use a pee pee doll to demonstrate, the process of “going potty.” Use the child’s favorite fictional character or superhero as motivation […]
Potty Training Method Five (5) The terms elimination communication and natural infant hygiene were coined by Ingrid Bauer and are used interchangeably in her book, Diaper Free! The Gentle Wisdome of Natural Infant Hygiene. Ms. Bauer traveled to India and Africa, where she noticed that most mothers would carry their diaper-less babies, yet she saw […]
Potty Training Method Four (4)Infant Potty Training Working as a nanny you have probably used many of the toilet training methods listed over the past few days. But, most nannies have never heard of Infant Potty Training. Author Laurie Boucke’s book,Infant Potty Training, reports a surge in interest in gentle, natural methods of potty training […]
