Children’s Books for Thanksgiving

Trip to the Library In the spirit of Thanksgiving (coming up on Thursday) I borrowed some books from the library about thankfulness and the many blessings we have, rather than specifically about the holiday of Thanksgiving. I think these are great choices for children to share the spirit of Thanksgiving. Of course if you prefer […]

Do You Know Who You are Voting for on Tuesday?

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 […]

Affects of Hurricane Sandy for this Blog

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 […]

Do You Care for a Child That Bites?

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 […]

7 Safety Classes Nannies Should Consider Taking

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 […]

Just 9-Days Left to Help Nanny Raise Money to Get Her Children’s Book Published

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 […]

Fake Nanny References Found on a Web Site

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

Being the Best Nanny or Au Pair

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 […]

You Can’t Beleive Everything You Read

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 […]

9 Ways to Lose Your Nanny By Rosalind Prather

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. […]