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 […]

What to Do When a Child Bites Other Kids From the Children’s Physician Network Establish a rule: “We never bite people.” Give the child a reason for the rule, namely that biting hurts. Suggest a safe alternative behavior. Tell the child that if he wants something he should come to you and ask for help […]

What Safety Classes Should Nannies Take? By Martina Keyhell from becomeananny.com In addition to classes related to early childhood education and care, nannies can benefit from expanding their knowledge base by taking safety related courses, as well as increase their marketability and make themselves more attractive to potential families. CPR and First Aid Every nanny should […]

Fornax, the Friendly Toothbrush by Tiffaney Stoehr The children’s book Fornax, the Friendly Toothbrush takes kids inside a young boys fantasy, wherein he imagines his teeth as an amazing playground that needs to b cleaned. The author, Tiffaney Stoehr, has been in the professional child care business for over 15-years. After writing educational and training […]

What Some People May Do to Get a JobBy WABC-TV New York, NY Eyewitness News

Childcare Tips for Nannies and Au Pairs By Debra Johnson Providing care for children is an important job that offers its share of both rewards and challenges. Every nanny and au pair has chosen this job because of their love for children and their desire to help them to grow and learn. However, taking care […]

Do You Read Newspapers Anymore? I was made aware of a blog that tried to damage my reputation yesterday. I made sure to check what was accused on the other blog and I am confident that the angry remarks are not founded and haven’t been the case since we started publishing Be the Best Nanny Newsletter in […]

Rosalind Prather of Trusting Connections contacted us and personally asked us to discuss her article found in an article by she wrote for the Tuscon Citizen. The nanny agency owner lists nine ways for parents to lose their nanny. To see the entire article please click here. 1. Tardiness 2. Unorganized Chaos 3. Unclear Expectations 4. Unrealistic Expectations. […]

How Do You Cope With Stress at Work?Adapted from Monster.com Look at Your Own Attitudes: While it might seem like the job itself is the culprit, experts suggest changing your attitudes and the way you adapt — or don’t adapt — to job stressors. If you’re confident in yourself and positive about the world and open […]

Five Societal Misconceptions About NanniesBy Samantha Gray I’ll never forget the first time I watched Mary Poppinsas a little girl. Never in my life had I seen a beautiful, dancing, singing, flying, entertaining nanny. I knew all my friends had babysitters and nannies, but none ever seemed to be quite like this. I was certain […]