Apologizing to Children We all make mistakes — plenty of them. As nannies we are important role models for the children in our care. It’s important for us to confess and to apologize to children when we make mistakes. Doing so teaches children to do the same. It’s not enough to just say we are […]
[Continue reading...]Diaper Cream Applicators: Helpful or Hype?

Product Review Sunday This is one of those products I would never have thought was necessary until I tried it. Getting diaper rash cream on my hands isn’t terrible. But, it’s not easy to get the thick, water proof cream off of my fingers or fingernails either. And when there isn’t a sink available when […]
[Continue reading...]Roasted Butternut Squash with Fresh Herbs

Cooking for Families Recipes taste so much better when using fresh herbs from my Nanny Family’s vegetable and herb garden. I used fresh butternut squash for this recipe but will try using precut cubes of butternut squash sold at the grocery store to save time in the future. This recipe is found in the February, […]
[Continue reading...]Have You Heard About the US Nanny Association?

New Professional Nanny Organization There is exciting news in the nanny industry. A new professional nanny organization has been created. I had the opportunity to ask the Board of the US Nanny Association some questions to learn more about their mission, membership, and goals. The members of the Board of Directors are listed at the […]
[Continue reading...]AutoBrush: Brush All Teeth at Once

Products Nannies Love AutoBrush for Kids is a fun, automatic electric toothbrush designed to brush all teeth at once. This means faster brushing time, with bristles that are powerful yet safe, effectively removing harmful bacteria — all accompanied with an adorable jungle animal friend. The AutoBrush is safe to use with braces, veneers, crowns, fillings, […]
[Continue reading...]Croissant French Toast

Cooking for Kids My Nanny Family had a few stale croissants in the bread drawer. Instead of throwing them out I found a delicious and easy French toast casserole to make on the Pinch of Yum web site. Let the kids help you tear or cut up the croissants, break the eggs, measure the ingredients, […]
[Continue reading...]I Don’t Want to Lie Down in Bed with Nanny Kids to Get them to Fall Asleep
Nanny Confessions: Why I Prefer Sleep Training Co-sleeping with children is a choice parents have the right to make. It’s a controversial concept due to safety concerns, but it as been done for centuries and can make breastfeeding easier with newborns and allows new mothers to get more sleep. The choice isn’t mine to make […]
[Continue reading...]Easy Lemon Mousse

Cooking for Kids My Nanny Family hired a chef who taught me a few easy recipes my Nanny Kids love. This is a simple, no-bake dessert I have been making over and over for myself as well as my Nanny Family. We use the condensed milk can to measure most of the ingredients rather than […]
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