Thanksgiving Arts N’ Crafts As nannies one of our most important roles is to help the kids in our care develop positive self-esteem and self-worth. And with Thanksgiving right around the corner, there’s no better time to help kids appreciate all they have. We should make an effort to make thankfulness the topic of conversation […]
Coping with a Micro-Managing, Nit-Picky, or Critical Boss
November 6, 2014 1 Comment
Coping With Difficult Bosses No one wants to be criticized. When you try your best at a job and try to keep a good attitude it’s really hard to remain motivated if you are consistently criticized. If you have a boss that micro-manages your work or nit-picks, remember that their criticisms are in no way […]
Voting Day: How to Teach Kids About Democracy
November 4, 2014 Leave a Comment
Do the Kids Know What a Democracy Is? When I asked nannies if we should share our own political beliefs with the children left in our care I was expecting everyone to answer, “No,” because we obviously want to shield kids from nasty campaign ads and mean-spirited comments from presidential candidates attacking one another. But then, […]
Easy Acorn Projects
October 6, 2014 Leave a Comment
Arts n’ Crafts Jessica Eulo, a nanny in New Jersey, was kind enough to send us some project ideas to do with acorns. Jessica had the kids gather acorns and then paste them to cardboard in the shapes of the first letters of their names (see her photo to the left). Acorns have the natural shape […]
Should Nannies Charge More When Working on New Year’s Eve?
December 30, 2013 Leave a Comment
A nanny can charge more when their services are likely to be in higher demand, such as on holidays. We recommend you charge more than your usual rate if you plan to work on New Year’s Eve. Ask yourself if you even want to work on New Year’s Eve. If you would rather have the […]
Online Nanny Resources
November 11, 2013 Leave a Comment
https://bethebestnanny.com/ What is Your Favorite Nanny Blog? I hope you enjoy visiting How to Be the Best Nanny Blog regularly. We aren’t the only nanny blog available. There are tons of resources for nannies online but it’s really hard to find blogs specifically written for nannies that post regularly. If a blog hasn’t posted at […]
Warm Apple Crisp
October 11, 2013 Leave a Comment
Cooking With Kids It is apple harvest time and no apple treat is more loved and easier to make than Apple Crisp. Let the kids mix up the dry ingredients to make this quick and easy dessert. It’s so yummy my charges and I made this Betty Crocker Apple Crisp recipe twice this week! The kids […]
How Nannies and Parents Must Sell Themselves During Job Interviews
October 10, 2013 Leave a Comment
Nannies and Parents are Sales People By Jessica Eulo, Professional Nanny No matter what it is you are looking to purchase or obtain, whether it is health insurance, a latte from Starbucks, a pasta dish from your local restaurant, or choosing a childcare provider you come in contact with sales people on a daily basis. […]
How to Answer “Where Do Babies Come From?”
August 19, 2013 Leave a Comment
Respecting Professional Boundaries It’s a good idea to talk to the parents about how they would like you to answer the question before a child asks, “Where do babies come from?” Each parent has different experiences, customs, and comfort levels when discussing the topic. So, it’s essential for nannies to respect the parents’ wishes when […]
Making Sponge Balls
August 7, 2013 1 Comment
Squeeze all the fun you can get out of summer with these great handmade water toys! Growing up my mom used to make them all the time for us and they were way better than the mono colored water balls other kids got from the store. And, I realize now, cheaper too! So grab a […]
