Weekly Trip to the Library Review By Eve Morse Frog and Toad Are Friends is one of those books that when read for the first time as an adult makes you marvel at the subtleties and humor it contains. It definitely makes you wonder if the subtleties passed us by as children or if we understood […]
[Continue reading...]Helpful Hints for Newborn Care SpecialistsBy Amanda Carlson Caring for a newborn child can be one of the most strenuous and emotionally draining experiences anyone can face. This life that has been recently brought into this world is dependent on the care specialist for everything. There is no room for error and great attention needs […]
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Wednesdays with Whitney By Whitney Tang This time of year everyone is getting sick. Whether it be the flu, a sinus infection, or just the common cold, kids everywhere are coughing and sneezing. Help the little ones you nanny do something special for their sick friends by making a Boogie Bucket. This twist on a […]
[Continue reading...]Have You Disagreed with the Parents on How to Treat a Sick Child?By Elizabeth Hawksworth I was reading my local nanny group’s Facebook page the other day when there was a discussion about giving children medication. It got me thinking about how many children I have looked after who have needed medication for anything from […]
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Do You Have Health Insurance? Each week both nannies and parents contact Be the Best Nanny Newsletter asking about basic and essential health insurance for nannies and for information about the Affordable Care Act (ACA). We have posted many articles on the topic and nannies tell Be the Best Nanny Newsletter that they prefer being […]
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Exercising with Wii Fit How Nannies Can Keep Fit It can be difficult to find the time to exercise because of the demands of working as a nanny. But it’s healthy for you and the children in your care to build exercise into your daily schedule. By walking and playing with the kids you can create an […]
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Book Reviews By Kids for Kids By Meghan T., 11-years-old, Silver Spring, Maryland Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume is such a great book, I never wanted to put it down! The book is about Margaret Simon who is a sixth grade girl who just moved to New Jersey and she […]
[Continue reading...]Monthly To-Do List: Surround Yourself with Positive Influences Have you ever noticed when another person yawns, you yawn? When someone else cries do you feel sad? When others laugh do you find it hard not to laugh with them? This is called the “ripple effect.” How the other people around you feel effects your mood. […]
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What Nannies and Au Pairs Can Do When it’s Raining Outside By Meredith K You probably don’t realize just how much time you spend outside with kids each day until it starts raining. Once you don’t have the option to ride bikes, go to the park or spend the day at the zoo, options for […]
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Wednesdays with Whitney Valentines Day is only two weeks away and that means the little ones are going to be busy bees making special cards for every single person they know. You never realize just how many people that is until Valentines Day comes around! But making the perfect valentine every year is a difficult, […]
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