Teaching Kids to Tell Time

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 […]

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Do Your Thoughts Help or Hinder You?

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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Today is International Women’s Day

Annually on March 8, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements for International Women’s Day. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities, and networking events through to local women’s craft markets, […]

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Nannies as Role Models of Good Health

The Best Role Models Bring Out the Best in Children Undoubtedly nannies have a huge influence in children’s lives. Nannies are role models for the kids in their care and the best role models are a great source of guidance and bring out the best in children. Good health doesn’t only include eating right, exercising, […]

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Rainbow Toast for St. Patrick’s Day

Wednesdays with Whitney By Whitney Tang Saint Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, which means that those sneaky leprechauns are on their way! Perhaps you can keep them from tearing through the house with a colorful snack which will catch their eye. This rainbow toast is a great distractor for those tiny green disasters, […]

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Nanny Confessions: Be Honest When Your Child Is Sick

How Many Paid Sick Days Do You Get Each Year? By Elizabeth Hawksworth I have had a bad tooth infection this week and it reminds me of all the times I have looked after children when I felt under the weather. I always let my employers know if I am really sick because I might […]

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Parents Are Allowed to Be Hypocrites

Respecting Professional Boundaries for Nannies and Parents   It is common for parents to direct nannies to limit television watching and not allow their kids to eat junk food. Then, when the parents are in charge, those well intentioned rules are broken and the kids are allowed to watch television while eating McDonald’s. Parents often […]

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Oh The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss

Book Reviews By Kids, For Kids Review By Sam, Age 7-Years-Old This story is about a boy who goes many places. It is written like a poem. There are a lot of monsters who come out of potholes and they try to make the boy go down a street called Not-So-Good Street. The boy holds […]

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You, You Tube, and Your Electronic Devices

Monthly To-Do List: Are You Sharing Too Much About the Kids Online? In the modern world you can record the activities of your charges anywhere and everywhere and post those images and videos of the kids almost anywhere and everywhere. E-gadgets can digitally transmit actions of you, your charges, and their family to Facebook, YouTube, […]

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Parents Guide to Nanny Taxes

How to Pay Nannies Legally To hire a nanny without a diligent background check puts a family, their house, and children at risk. To hire a nanny without doing a diligent search of applicable tax rules and hiring regulations puts the parents’ reputation and finances at risk. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) defines a nanny […]

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