NJ Court Finds Leaving a Child Alone in a Car is Abuse While working as a nanny I often see parents, nannies, and au pairs leaving sleeping kids in a warm car while running an older sibling into school. But, a NJ court found this to be criminal. Therefore, even when parents tell their nannies or […]
[Continue reading...]Charlie and Lola: Snow is My Favorite and My Best by Lauren Child
February 1, 2014 2 Comments
Weekly Trip to the Library Nothing is sadder for my four-year-old charge then when her snowman starts to melt after a fun day of playing in the snow. Luckily we found a great children’s book discussing the same feelings. One of my favorite children’s books authors is Lauren Child. This week while at the library […]
[Continue reading...]3 Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipes
January 31, 2014 2 Comments
Cooking with Kids The kids I care for love cranberry sauce and it’s very easy to make. The most basic cranberry sauce simply consists of cranberries boiled in sugar water until the berries pop and the mixture thickens. But we have included a tart recipe that uses orange juice instead of water and a sugar-free […]
[Continue reading...]Caterpillar Pencil Topper
January 29, 2014 Leave a Comment
Creative Projects to Do With Kids The teen I care for made this pencil topper for his little sister using a hot glue gun. I don’t recommend young children using hot glue guns. But, you can easily and safely use white glue instead if you are making simple pencil toppers. Hot glue works better than […]
[Continue reading...]Reducing Jealousy in the Parent/Nanny Relationship
January 27, 2014 Leave a Comment
Respecting Professional Boundaries One of the most complicated aspect of the nanny and parent relationship is jealousy. In the book Touchpoints The Essential Reference: Your Child’s Emotional And Behavioral Development, T. Berry Brazelton, M. D. discusses the common jealousy parents feel when they go to work leaving their child in the care of another person. […]
[Continue reading...]Num Num Baby Dips: Promoting Self-Feeding
January 26, 2014 Leave a Comment
photo by vimeo.com The Training Wheels of the Utensil World The first dipper of its kind, Num Num Baby Dips is a baby’s first step to self-feeding. Num Num Baby Dips helps promote self-feeding without the mess. The innovative design makes it easier to use than a spoon because there’s no right or wrong way to hold […]
[Continue reading...]Alia and Mamou: A Book About a Child and Her Much Loved Nanny
January 25, 2014 Leave a Comment
Weekly Trip to the Library By Thomas Dohman, Author of Alia and Mamou Alia and Mamou, at its core, is a book of appreciation for what our daughter’s nanny has given to our family and a lasting record of the relationship they share. When our daughter, Alia, was born, my wife and I faced the choices […]
[Continue reading...]Easy Biscuit Recipe
January 24, 2014 Leave a Comment
Cooking with Kids Kids love baking. Here’s the most basic recipe flaky biscuit recipe I found at taseofhome.com. These golden-brown rolls bake up tall, light, and tender. Let the kids help gather the ingredients, measure, mix, roll the dough, and cut out the biscuits. Be sure to serve the biscuits warm with butter or jam. […]
[Continue reading...]Aromatherapy and Essential Oils: Helpful or Hype?
January 23, 2014 Leave a Comment
Do You Use Aromatherapy and Essential Oils? Essential oils are used to improve moods of babies and children. They can be applied topically through the skin in lotions, through inhalation, or be used in a bath. While using aromatherapy and essential oils is generally safe to use small amounts in diffusers, candles, and lotions, there is a […]
[Continue reading...]Never Be Condescending to Your Boss
January 21, 2014 1 Comment
Nanny Confessions: Keep Your Attitude in Check I confess, working as a nanny for 20-years I have developed some pretty strong opinions about how to raise children. I have a point of view on the best way to get infants on a sleep schedule, how to potty train them, and a preferred philosophy about disciplining […]
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