Science Fun: Wednesday Projects A long time ago, people referred to rainbows as magical bridges across the sky full of colors. Children and adults still find them quite magical today as well. Explain to the kids in your care that when the sun’s rays shine upon the raindrops they are refracted or “scattered” into the colors […]
[Continue reading...]It Doesn’t Take Anything Extra Special to Care for Kids with Special Needs
July 21, 2014 Leave a Comment
The Bigger the Risk, The Bigger the Reward It doesn’t take extra special skills to care for kids with special needs. It just takes a little common sense, patience, and caring — characteristics most nannies already have. I babysit for a severely autisic girl some weekends and the mother says it has been impossible to […]
[Continue reading...]Chicken Marsala
July 18, 2014 Leave a Comment
Cooking With Kids When making dinner for kids most nannies wouldn’t consider using mushrooms. But since my charges have been served the same recipes as their parents since they started eating at the same dining table, they actually love some mushroom dishes. If you care for a child that doesn’t like mushrooms they still will love this grown-up […]
[Continue reading...]The Kids Have Eyes and Ears so Keep Your Social Life Private When Working
July 15, 2014 1 Comment
Nanny Confessions Most homes I have worked in as a nanny are relaxed and social. I have always been allowed to invite other nanny friends over for playdates. I also consider the parents that hired me as professional friends. As I develop friendships with my employers and other caregivers it’s often hard to not discuss […]
[Continue reading...]Do the Kids You Care for Get Enough Sleep?
July 14, 2014 Leave a Comment
A Preschooler’s Nap an Important Tool for Learning I have heard complaints from several nannies this week complaining that their preschool -aged charges don’t get enough sleep and the sleep-deprived kids are moody and aren’t enjoying camp, swim lessons, and otherwise fun summertime activities. I myself am cranky and forgetful when I don’t get my […]
[Continue reading...]How Kids Bully Their Nannies and Parents
July 12, 2014 1 Comment
“Permission to Parent: How to Raise Your Child with Love and Limits” I just read a great article that explained that it used to be that kids were scared of their parents. Now parents seem scared of their kids. That’s how I sometimes feel when it comes to disciplining the kids left in my care […]
[Continue reading...]Cinnamon Mashed Sweet Potatoes
July 11, 2014 1 Comment
Cooking With Kids How sweet it is to eat sweet potatoes! Sweet potatoes are a super nutritious food, yet taste sweet like candy. They are full of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory nutrients, and helps control blood sugar. As always, let the kids help gather the ingredients, measure, and mix the side dish. The kids I care for […]
[Continue reading...]Paper Roll Binoculars
July 10, 2014 3 Comments
Creative Crafts for Kids My youngest charge loves birds. She’s too young to entrust with real binoculars when bird watching. So, it was easy to make these pretend binoculars and they have provided hours of creative fun this summer as we have taken them along on nature hikes to identify birds. If you do not […]
[Continue reading...]Lemon Cookies
June 30, 2014 1 Comment
Baking with Kids The kids I care for love everything lemon. Since we bought way too many lemons to make lemonade last week we decided to bake some lemon cookies. An important tip is not to soften the butter in the microwave or oven or the cookies won’t rise. Just be patient and let the […]
[Continue reading...]How to Teach Kids to Tie Their Shoes
June 22, 2014 Leave a Comment
Easy Tie Shoelaces Easy Tie Shoelaces are an innovative new product that help children learn to tie by replacing their regular laces with special dual colored laces. They come in 9 vibrant colors so that children can pick their favorite color. Created by a teacher, designed by an engineer, Easy Tie Shoelaces may look ordinary but […]
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