What Do You Think About Black Friday Shopping? I wouldn’t go shopping on Black Friday if you paid me. If I can get a deal, I’ll be there.  I’ll go shopping on Black Friday, but don’t shop on Thanksgiving Day. Toys ‘R Us probably opened the earliest this year at 9 pm Thanksgiving Day with items up to […]

What Are You Grateful for This Thanksgiving?By Nanami Three-years ago I came to America from Japan to work as an au pair for a family with two girls in Morristown, NJ. It was a difficult adjustment. Not only was there a language barrier, but I owned just a few non-Western clothes and I was not […]

More stuff does not guarantee happiness, serenity, or satisfaction. Thanksgiving is an opportune time for reflection about the nature of thanks and appreciation, wants, and needs, desires versus necessities. As nannies, we do not own a home the size of our boss’ or posses the goods our employers have in abundance. Our charges often have bigger bedrooms and […]

Teaching Kids to be Thankful Make a Thanksgiving keepsake for the child that truly embodies the spirit of thankfulness. You can purchase a small scrapbook or use paper from home to make this a really simple project. What You Will Need: • A holiday picture• Crayons• Several sheets of paper• Stapler The easiest way to make […]

Happy Halloween Last week we shared safety tips for Halloween costumes and carving and displaying pumpkins and a safe home for trick-or-treaters.  Here are safety tips for trick or treating tonight from the American Academy of Pediatrics. For Trick-or-Treating: A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. If older children are going alone, plan […]

Choosing Between Suzie Homemaker and G.I. JaneBy Ashley Withers of The Daily Campus I have been a nanny since the 9th grade, so over the past seven years I have spent a ridiculous amount of time with kids ranging in age from two to 13. I love kids and I love spending time with them, but […]

10 Reasons to Consider a Nanny Who is a Mom by nannyclassifieds.com Finding the right nanny can be a really difficult and frustrating experience and it’s true that some parents go into it with preconceived notions of what a nanny should or should not be like (young and fun or older and experienced). We aren’t […]

Different Types of Bullying The Second Annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, starts today. Yesterday we explained that teasing is bullying. Today, we define the different types of bullying to help us better determine if our charges are being bullied or bullying other kids. Each and every person has the right to feel safe in their […]

Lifetime is coming to Chicago searching for “America’s Supernanny.” Producers of the upcoming reality series have set up a casting call from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. August 28 at the Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. They’re looking for a dynamic, caring and credentialed person to star in the series. “If you are […]

Nanny Jobs Provide a Steady Source of Income, Yet Promise Little in the Way of Advancement Below are some interesting thoughts found in the Huffington Post by Rebecca Carroll comparing nannies today with the movie “The Help.” Click here to see entire article. I have met a handful of six-figure nannies. Yep, there are a few in-home childcare providers […]