As nannies, we’ve all helped set up lemonade stands on hot summer days. They are adorable, but last about 30 minutes and live and die by the thermometer. Slime is a year-round revenue. Kids can sell slime on their front yard, at parks, parties, school fairs, and holiday craft markets. Slime doesn’t care what season […]
Favorite Easter Gifts for Kids
April 13, 2025 Leave a Comment
Easter is a wonderful time to surprise children with gifts that are both fun and meaningful. When in doubt, choosing an age-appropriate children’s book about Easter always makes a nice gift. Click here for our favorite children’s books about Easter and tap here for religious Easter books for children. You can find these gifts and […]
Nannies’ 5 Favorite Baby Wrap Carriers
March 23, 2025 1 Comment
When choosing a baby wrap carrier, it’s important to consider factors like comfort, ease of use, adjustability, and fabric style. Stretch vs. Non-stretch: Stretchy wraps (like Moby and Boba) are forgiving and easy to adjust, while non-stretch wraps (like those from Beco or Hoppediz) provide firmer support and prevent any sagging. Fabric: Consider breathable, lightweight […]
Nannies Favorite Kitchen Towers
March 2, 2025 Leave a Comment
A kitchen tower is a fantastic tool for young children, allowing them to safely reach higher surfaces and participate in activities like cooking, washing hands, or arts and crafts. Height adjustment, safety features, materials they are built of, the size, ease of assembly, and portability are all important factors when considering what tower to purchase. […]
Doona Car Seat & Stroller
May 19, 2024 Leave a Comment
With over 30 years of nanny experience this is my favorite stroller I have ever used! If you are a parent or nanny on the go, looking for a convenient stroller without sacrificing safety you will love the Doona Car Seat and Stroller. The Doona Car Seat & Stroller is the ultimate travel solution for […]
Nannies’ Favorite Apps
January 14, 2024 Leave a Comment
The US Nanny Association (USNA) asked 195 nannies what apps they use to make their jobs more efficient. The results were posted in the January 2024 US Nanny Association newsletter. The nannies that took the USNA poll answered they use apps for the grocery stores they frequent, the children’s schools, sports, and kid’s activities to […]
Favorite Train Tables
September 10, 2023 Leave a Comment
Train tables and train sets provide hours of open ended fun for children of all ages. Playing with trains helps children build fine motor skills, problem-solve, and foster their creativity. When choosing a train set and train table first consider the manufacturer’s age recommendation. Next, consider the size of the train table for the space […]
Teaching Phonics to Children
June 26, 2022 Leave a Comment
By ChildrenLearningReading.com Phonics is a necessary part of any good method of teaching children to read. Teaching children phonics and helping them develop phonemic awareness is the key to mastering words, which is the first key step toward successful reading. Children need to develop a knowledge of the letters, the sounds represented by the letters, […]
David Dolphin Worksheets for Preschool
June 5, 2022 Leave a Comment
Parents want their nannies to encourage learning with their children. Nannies should encourage leaning in everyday activities. But worksheets do play an important part of preparing children for school as well. David Dolphin Worksheets for Pre-School are created by a pre-school teacher and are great for parents and nannies to help ensure school readiness. School-aged […]
My Travel Tray: Products Nannies Love
May 1, 2022 Leave a Comment
I like a tidy car and stroller. I also don’t like when kids watch screens in cars. That’s why I love the My Travel Tray. It keeps the children’s snacks, crayons, and toys neatly in the car or stroller without relying on a screen to occupy them. Strollers, booster seats, and car seats have cup […]
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