Cooking for Kids Nothing warms a tummy on a cold winter’s day more than chicken and dumplings. Former nanny and current mother, Heather Marinkovic made this delicious dinner for us following a recipe from Taste of Home which we share below. You Will Need: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly […]
[Continue reading...]Hush Baby Noise Reduction Hats
January 15, 2017 Leave a Comment
Helpful or Hype? Do you care for a baby that is sensitive to noise? Do you worry about loud noises on planes, trains and automobiles? HUSH Hat Sound Absorbing Baby Hat will be your savior. It is also great for running errands, going to restaurants, sporting events, fireworks, plane rides, the mall or any outing that […]
[Continue reading...]Sweet and Sour Chicken
January 13, 2017 2 Comments
Cooking for Kids My nanny kids love Chinese take-out! That’s why I tried this homemade sweet and sour chicken recipe for them. Made with pineapple, onion, bell peppers, and chicken sauteed in a sweet and sour sauce, this dish is best served with steamed rice. You Will Need: 20 ounce can pineapple chunks in 100% […]
[Continue reading...]Why Nannies Should Be Vaccinated
January 7, 2017 Leave a Comment
Professional Child Care Providers Should Be Vaccinated More and more parents and nanny agencies are requiring nanny candidates be vaccinated for the flu, whooping cough, and measles. While some people may have allergies to specific vaccines and cannot get vaccinated, the Center of Disease Control (CDC) shows why child care providers should be vaccinated. Even […]
[Continue reading...]This New Year Think As If Others Can Read Your Mind
January 4, 2017 Leave a Comment
The way you feel about yourself affects everyone you come in contact with. Your attitude determines your level of job satisfaction and determines your actions towards the children left in your charge. You actually sabotage your happiness, job satisfaction, and job performance by automatically complaining to yourself about stuff you have to do at your […]
[Continue reading...]Slow Cooker Chili
December 30, 2016 Leave a Comment
Cooking for Kids Nothing smells better than a chili cooking in the slow cooker on a cold winter day. And it warms my nanny kids tummies for dinner or in their thermos for school lunches. There are hundreds of different types of chili recipes, but the boys I care for love this simple red bean […]
[Continue reading...]How to Determine if You Deserve a Holiday Bonus
December 22, 2016 1 Comment
Nanny Holiday Bonuses On our Be the Best Nanny Newsletter Facebook page some nannies were upset the other day that some in-home child caregivers expect a generous Christmas bonus at the end of each year. If you have high expectations you will likely get disappointed. And if you aren’t working hard or taking advantage of your employers, you certainly […]
[Continue reading...]Avoid EZ Santa Letters Scam!
December 16, 2016 Leave a Comment
Make Your Own Santa Letters Beware of EZ Santa Letters and any online business has no phone number or mailing address! Like a dummy I ordered a santa letter fromEZ Santa Letters for my nanny kid that never arrived. And as I should have expected they have never responded to my complaints or refunded my money […]
[Continue reading...]Holiday Cookie Kits
December 14, 2016 Leave a Comment
Holiday Fun I love making sugar and gingerbread cookies with the kids during the holidays. But now that my nanny kids are in school we don’t have as much time to mix, roll out, and bake cookies before decorating them. That’s why I was so excited to find holiday cookie decorating kits. With everything pre-measured […]
[Continue reading...]15 Things Not to Say to Your Nanny Kids
December 12, 2016 Leave a Comment
Sometimes What Seems Neutral to You, May Be Hurtful to Children You aren’t perfect. It’s normal to lose your temper or get frustrated with the things kids do occasionally. But as a professional nanny you want to watch what you say to make sure you provide the best, quality care you can for your nanny […]
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