Respecting Professional Boundaries Nannies love the children in their care but they must always remember that they are not the parents. Despite the best of intentions and years of experience nannies may have with sleep training infants and potty training toddlers, most parents want to determine how to raise their little ones. Sometimes parents are […]
[Continue reading...]Exercise Equipment that Can be Used at Work
March 17, 2013 2 Comments
Sunday Product Review The hectic life of a nanny of caring for kids, driving them around, and cleaning up after them can pose a challenge to staying or becoming healthy and fit. We have previously discussed strategies to improve your health and fitting exercise into your work day. The type of exercise you use is your preference. […]
[Continue reading...]Children’s Books for Saint Patrick’s Day
March 16, 2013 2 Comments
Weekly Trip to the Library St. Patrick’s Day, although not a legal holiday in the United States, is a widely recognised and celebrated holiday. It is primarily observed as a celebration of Irish and Irish American culture. Celebrations include prominent displays of the color green, feasting, copious consumption of alcohol, religious observances, and numerous parades. Here are some […]
[Continue reading...]How to Ask Your Employers to Pay You Legally
March 15, 2013 Leave a Comment
Do Nannies Fear They Will Lose Their Jobs if they Ask Their Employers to Pay Nanny Taxes? Our Be the Best Nanny Newsletter Facebook page has been swarming with questions about nanny taxes. We have published newsletter issues and dozens of articles about the benefits of being paid legally, yet an estimated 90% of nannies don’t […]
[Continue reading...]Easy Irish Soda Bread Recipe
March 14, 2013 3 Comments
Traditional Saint Patrick’s Day Recipe You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. I typically make corned beef and cabbage, Mulligan Stew, or Shepherd’s Pie to celebrate the holiday with the kids in my care. Although the children would be satisfied with just eating a green bagel on the holiday, I want to do something a little more […]
[Continue reading...]Follow the Leprechaun Foot Prints
March 13, 2013 1 Comment
Saint Patrick’s Day Fun Here’s a fun activity the kids will love to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. All you need to do is cut out foot prints from green construction paper or spray your footprints in the snow with green water. Then hide small treasures of gold coin candy around the house or yard. Sprinkle the footprints as a trail […]
[Continue reading...]Nanny Confessions: Bringing Up Problems to Parents
March 12, 2013 1 Comment
Should Nannies Offer Advice to Parents Before Being Asked for Advice? By Elizabeth Hawksworth I was speaking to a friend about how hard it is to bring up potential concerns to parents about their kids. My friend thought a child appeared to have torticollis and she was asking me if I would say anything to the parents […]
[Continue reading...]Balancing Texting and Surfing on the Job
March 11, 2013 2 Comments
Respecting Professional Boundaries for Nannies and Parents It is often hard for busy parents and nannies to find time to chat in-person. Some parents can only make time to text or email their nannies on the train on the way to work or discreetly during meetings during the work day. The life of modern nannies […]
[Continue reading...]Teaching Kids to Tell Time
March 10, 2013 1 Comment
Products to Help Teach Kids to Tell Time Daylight Savings time begins today in the United States. So, there’s no better time to discuss how to teach kids about time. Telling time is an essential skill but there’s no point in trying to teach kids to read an analog clock before children can count to […]
[Continue reading...]Do Your Thoughts Help or Hinder You?
March 9, 2013 Leave a Comment
Dealing with People You Can’t Stand By Dr. Rick Brinkman and Dr. Rick Kirschner This guide identifies ten types of difficult people on the job. It shows how to get results with each type and explains: how difficult people think, what they fear and why they act as they do; why difficulty is in the […]
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