Speak Respectfully to Children to Build Self-Worth Yesterday we discussed a nanny named Ariel who is upset that children speak to her without respect. But what about nannies who do not speak respectfully to their charges? Maria F., a nanny in Staten Island, NY has issues with nannies that are disrespectful towards children. Maria says, […]
Teaching Children to Speak Respectfully “Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” — James Baldwin Last Sunday we began the discussion about teaching children to respect themselves and others, (click here to see that post). One of the nannies we spoke to was […]
365 Ways to Raise Great Kids: Activities for Raising Bright, Caring, Honest, Respectful and Creative Children By Sheila Ellison and Barbara A. BarnettPublished by Sourcebooks, Incorporated. October 1998. Although this book is written for parents it is a great fun resource for nannies and au pairs. It is small in size (fits easily into a […]
“After the verb “To Love,’ ‘To Help’ is the most beautiful verb in the world,” says Bertha Von Suttner. We have been discussing teaching children to respect their material possessions. A great way to teach children to value money and their possessions is to give children chores and an allowance to earn for doing chores. […]
Grateful Not Greedy by Brenda NixonJust because greed is to be expected, it’s not to be accepted. Yesterday we discussed teaching children to respect material possessions. To continue the discussion we refer to “The Birth to Five Book,” by Brenda Nixon. Part of her essay, “Grateful Not Greedy” is posted below. Kids are naturally self-seeking. […]
Kids’ Demands for Material Possessions Marilyn C., a nanny working in New Hope, PA says, “The child I care for simply has no respect for her valuable possessions because any material possessions she wants [are] given to her. The child has learned that if she asks often enough, she will always receive.” The nanny continues, […]
Age-Appropriate Respect As we begin our discussion of teaching children to respect themselves and others it is important for you to know that age and stage of development a child is in affects their ability to respect, empathize, appreciate, and tolerate diversity. We found this description in a great book Playwise By Denise Chapman Weston […]
Teaching children to respect themselves and others is one of a nanny’s most important responsibilities. Respect defines everything we do in life. When we control ourselves and use good table manners we show respect towards others. We say “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me” to show we appreciate others. We treat children kindly and with […]
Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs The past week we discussed activities to do with children at the shore. It is a good idea to visit the library with children every week. Here are some children’s book suggestions on the topic. By the SeashoreBy Maurice Pledger, Illustrator A.J. WoodAges Infant to […]
More Fun for Au Pairs and Nannies to Have with Kids at the Beach This week we have been discussing going to the beach with children. Below are more fun activities to do at the beach with children. The following ideas about ocean tides and seaweed are from the Kids’ Nature Book by Susan Milford. […]
