Children’s Books about the Seashore

Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs The past week we discussed activities to do with children at the shore. It is a good idea to visit the library with children every week. Here are some children’s book suggestions on the topic. By the SeashoreBy Maurice Pledger, Illustrator A.J. WoodAges Infant to […]

Having Fun with Kids in Tides and with Seaweed

More Fun for Au Pairs and Nannies to Have with Kids at the Beach This week we have been discussing going to the beach with children. Below are more fun activities to do at the beach with children. The following ideas about ocean tides and seaweed are from the Kids’ Nature Book by Susan Milford. […]

Fun With Sand

Activites for Nannies and Au Pairs to do with Children at the Beach Most children are content to play in the sand at the beach. All they need is a shovel, bucket, and their imagination to make tunnels and castles in the sand. Here are some more activities to do with sand with children: Swinging […]

Beach Crafts for Kids

Seashell Crafts for Nannies and Au Pairs Yesterday we discussed how to protect children at the beach. Today we share seashell crafts for nannies and au pairs to do with kids. These crafts will also become keepsake memories of the trip to the beach. If you aren’t visiting the beach you can still purchase inexpensive […]

Children’s Books About Summer

 Weekly Trip to the Library It’s summertime and why not celebrate the season by borrowing books from the library with the kids. You will find plenty of poems, scientific facts, summer activities, and summer recipes in the books listed below. There are some fun fictional books perfect for the older kids in your care. Lemonade Sun: And Other Summer Poems […]

No Batteries Required

Nannies and au pairs don’t need to rely on electronics to entertain children when traveling. Here are some fun and easy games to play with children while traveling, no batteries required. A is for…Starting at the beginning of the alphabet, each player tries to spot and name three things beginning with each letter, in order. […]

Nanny and Au Pair Traveling Checklist

Yesterday we started discussing working while traveling with your employers’ family. In the June 2007 issue of Be the Best Nanny Newsletter we asked nannies and au pairs what they like to bring when traveling with their employers’ family. Below is the list. Checklist for Traveling: 1. Plenty of ZipLoc bags. 2. Proper legal documents. […]

Working While on Vacation

Nannies and Au Pairs Traveling with their Employers’ Family In the July 2009 Be the Best Nanny Newsletter we discussed traveling on summer vacation with your employers’ family. One perk of being a nanny or au pair can be traveling with your employers’ family. Traveling while working can be an opportunity to see new place […]

Fourth of July Crafts

Independence Day Crafts for Nannies and Au Pairs to do With Their Charges There are many great web sites that list Fourth of July crafts, activites, games, and printables to do with children. We like Kaboose.com. Click here to see link to kaboose.com:Uncle Sam Hat Treat HoldersBy Amanda FormaroWhat you’ll need:Styrofoam cupRed and blue feltRed […]

The Dog Days of Summer

Continuing our examination of issues you might confront during the summer months from last week, we turn our attention to dogs. You are spending more time outside with your charges during summertime. So are dog owners and their pets. The challenge is to protect your charges from dangerous or unruly dogs while teaching the children […]