Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo — the celebration of the courage of the Mexican people during the battle (La Batalla de Puebla) on May 5th, 1862. To celebrate with the kids serve Mexican food for meals today. A favorite Mexican food for kids is tacos. Just heat up so corn and flour tortillas and put […]

Can You Stay Off Facebook for An Entire Work Day? Many parents ask their nannies not to use Facebook when working and others are not allowed to use their cell phone when working, except for emergencies. That’s because while on Facebook or texting you are not involved with the children in your care. I have […]

 May Day is Immigrants’ Rights Day This May Day (International Workers’ Day) Ask Yourself How Many Immigrants You Know Working As Nannies? Today is May Day and is also known as International Workers’ Day but should be called Immigrants’ Rights Day. On the first of May, workers throughout the world demonstrate for better working conditions, […]

How to Use Facebook to Find a Nanny Job We all know that the more exposure the better when searching for a nanny job, but when using the Internet or social media to find jobs there are many safety concerns.  Last week we posted an article about the top 10 things to avoid on your […]

By NannyJobs.org When using nanny websites or job listing websites there is some information you should never share online. A good nanny profile should include all of the basic information, such as work experience, employment history, education, and contact information. You can also add in other data such as hobbies, certifications, or references; but there […]

What Nannies and Au Pairs Can Do To Help Children with ADHD at Home  Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition in which children have extreme difficulty focusing, paying attention, and controlling their behavior. It is the job of the nanny and au pair to follow and support the treatment plans determined by the the parents and […]

Have You Cared for a Child with Autism? Child autism is a brain disorder that often results in a lifetime of impaired thinking, feeling, and social functioning — our most uniquely human attributes. Typically, autism affects a child’s ability to communicate, form relationships with others, and respond appropriately to the external world. The disorder becomes apparent […]

To sprout an avocado seed, remove the large seed from the center of the fruit and wash it in water. The broad end of the seed is considered to be the bottom and thee pointed end is the top. Insert several toothpicks into the sides of the seed. They should be placed about halfway up […]

You Are What You EatBy Jacqueline Astete How much did you spend on clothes this year? What about handbags, jewelry, shoes, and cosmetics? If you are willing to spend a few extra dollars on clothing, shoes, and cosmetics that make you feel good on the outside, why not spend a few extra dollars to nourish […]

Earth Day for Nannies and Au Pairs We constantly hear about global warming and the need to preserve the Earth’s environment. Very simply lifestyle changes can make a great impact. Both adults and children can do little things that help us reduce, reuse, and recycle. Great power lies in the hands of nannies and au pairs […]