Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs Violent Video Game Effects on Children and Adolescents: Theory, Research, and Public Policy By Craig Anderson Last week we commented on the International Nanny Association press release stating they do not support the violent video game Dante’s Inferno that portrays a “Bad Nanny “that kills […]
Weekly Trip to the Library for Au Pairs and Nannies Every child likes science because it encompasses a variety of topics that cover a wide range of material including weather, animals, plant life, the environment, the human body, outer space, the moon and stars, and energy from solar to volcanic activity. October is a great season […]
Touchpoints Birth to Three by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. The past two days we quoted T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. in two articles that show his empathy for mothers and deep respect for in-home childcare providers. See his list of best characteristics a great caregiver should have by clicking here. His book, Touchpoints, is easy to […]
Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs Book Review of MegaSkills for Babies, Toddlers, and BeyondBy Dorothy Rich and Beverly Mattox MegaSkills are the attitudes, the behaviors, the habits that determine achievement in school and beyond. The work of the MegaSkills is to build success for children, parents, and teachers (nannies and […]
Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs In New Jersey, where we publish Be the Best Nanny Newsletter, we have just started the fall semester of school this week. But for those who started school in August these are still fun books to borrow from the library. I Am Absolutely too Small […]
Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs Supernanny: How to Get the Best from Your Children is authored by Jo Frost, the host of the ABC television series Supernanny. The book is a lovely presentation. It has heavy, glossy pages, with a lot of photos. Although the book is written for parents, […]
The Baby Bistro Cookbook by Joohee Muromcew Yesterday we posted Part 1 of Brenda Nixon’s essay “Feeding Finicky Toddlers” from her book, The Birth to Five Book. Below is part II of the essay in which Brenda Nixon recommends The Baby Bistro Cookbook. The Baby Bistro Cookbook by Joohee Muromcew advises [child caregivers] not to […]
How to Say it To Your Kids by Dr. Paul Coleman Dr. Paul Coleman, a family therapist and father, reveals the six fundamental approaches to talking with children. Forming the mnemonic TENDER — Teach, Empathize, Negotiate, Do’s & Don’ts, Encourage, and Report — these six basic ways of communicating cover every conceivable issue of concern. […]
Weekly Trip to the Library Caring for a child is a big responsibility. From the moment a caregiver takes charge, the responsibility of the child’s safety, health, and general well being rests with the childcare provider. Beyond Parenting Basics: The International Nanny Association’s Official Guide to In-Home Child Care was developed to help prepare caregivers and […]
Playwise: 365 Activities for Building Character, Conscience, and Emotional Intelligence in ChildrenBy Denise Chapman Weston and Mark S. WestonPublished by Penguin Group. August 1996. Children learn by playing. Playwise describes fun activities to play with children to help them develop confidence, caring, and sense of honor they’ll need to make their way in a the […]
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