Summer Book Reviews by Kids for Kids

Big Nate What Could Possibly Go Wrong? by Lincoln Peirce Review by Myles, 9-years-old My favorite book series is the Big Nate series by Lincoln Peirce. My favorite book in the series is Big Nate: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?I read it this summer and I highly recommend it for other kids about seven- to […]

Weekly Trip to the Library

The Practical Guide For Reading Aloud to Children During Their First Five Years From http://www.readaloudguide.com/ Susan Marx and Barbara Kasok, authors of Help Me Get Ready To Read: The Practical Guide For Reading Aloud To Children During Their First Five Yearsexplain that when you read aloud to children you are fostering their self-esteem by creating […]

Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs

The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney Undoubtedly you have heard, “A picture tells a thousand words.” Well, in The Lion and the Mouse, Jerry Pinkney retells the well-known Aesop’s fable of the lion and the mouse, by letting his stunning illustrations tell the story. Pinkney retains to the basic storyline of a ferocious […]

Saying No and Sticking To It About Lying

Advice from The Answer is NO by Cynthia Whitman Yesterday we started sharing advice from the book, The Answer is NO by Cynthia Whitman about getting nothing but the truth from children that lie. Today we share her final recommendations for handling children that lie. The Answer is NO by Cynthia Whitman discusses all sorts of […]

What You Must Have Lined Up Before You Voluntarily Leave a Job

The Money Class by Suze Orman Last week we shared a lot of advice from Suze Orman, author of The Money Class. Last week we shared her advice for those who are currently employed. Even if you are working at a great job, at a time of high unemployment Orman suggests we must hope for […]

Weekly Trip to the Library

Me…Jane by Patrick McDonnell Review by Brianna Me . . . Janeby Patrick McDonnell is a charming snapshot of the young Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist and humanitarian. The book shares her early passion for animals which ultimately led to her remarkable career. Little Jane is just the cutest thing, and she and her stuffed […]

"The Answer is No" by Cynthia Whitman

Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs On my trip to the library this week I picked up a copy of The Answer Is NO: Saying It and Sticking to Itby Cynthia Whitham. This easy-to-read book tackles 26 situations that plague parents and caregivers of two- to 12-year-olds. There are some things in life […]

Every Nanny Should Have a Copy of “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak

Weekly Trip to the Library Review by Elizabeth Kennedy, About.com Guide Maurice Sendak, who passed away this week, was beloved by parents and children around the world who loved his children’s books. If you don’t already own a copy of Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, now is the time to get your […]

Children’s Books About Cinco de Mayo

Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs On my trip to the library with my two-year-old charge this week I obviously looked for some great chidlren’s books about Cinco de Mayo. Here are the books on the topic I found and recommend: Viva Mexico! The Story of Benito Juarez and Cinco de […]

Social Media, Facebook, and Kids

The Parent’s Guide to Texting, Facebook, and Social Media: Understanding the Benefits and Dangers of Parenting in a Digital World by Shawn Marie Edgington Yesterday on our Facebook page we asked if job seekers should allow parents to see their Facebook profile on nanny web sites and we posted an article listing 10 things to never include in your […]