Learning About Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held in the United States honoring African heritage and culture. It is observed from December 26 to January 1 each year. Kwanzaa consists of seven days of celebration, featuring activities such as candle-lighting of a kinara and pouring of libations, and culminating in a feast and gift […]
[Continue reading...]Snow Ice Cream
December 26, 2012 Leave a Comment
Wednesdays with Whitney Christmas may be past but that doesn’t mean all the seasonal fun is over. The kids will love this unique twist on homemade ice cream it is sure to beat the post holiday blues! Ingredients: 1 cup heavy whipping cream Sugar to taste Vanilla extract to taste 4 cups clean snow Directions: […]
[Continue reading...]Nanny Confessions: A Gift and Holiday Tip are Important!
December 25, 2012 8 Comments
Which is Worse: Not Getting a Heartfelt Gift or No Bonus? On Facebook we have been discussing holiday gift-giving and end of the year bonuses. In America, parents thank their nannies for a job well done by giving their in-home childcare provider one-week salary for an end of the year bonus and heartfelt gifts […]
[Continue reading...]Should There Really Be Armed Guards in Every School?
December 24, 2012 4 Comments
photo from Boston Globe Follow the Money: Considering the Policies of Non-Profit Advocacy Associations By Polly Psi The National Rifle Association (NRA) is among the most influential and successful non-profit advocacy associations in the country. Their power derives from their ability to support and to elect candidates and legislators favorable to their policies. Those policies favor […]
[Continue reading...]Gingerbread Houses
December 23, 2012 Leave a Comment
How to Make a Gingerbread House I have been making gingerbread houses with kids for the past 20-years. I was actually getting bored of making gingerbread houses until the nearly three-year-old toddler and I decorated one this year. She was thrilled. She’s so proud of her gingerbread house. When decorating the gingerbread the kids have […]
[Continue reading...]10 Best Non-Traditional Christmas Books for Kids
December 22, 2012 1 Comment
Last Minute Christmas Shopping? Buy a Book! Maria Lopez, a nanny from Miami, Florida contacted me last night crying that she ordered her gifts online and they never arrived in the mail. She was upset because she put a lot of time and effort to buy unique gifts for the kids she cares for and […]
[Continue reading...]Has a Nanny Agency Ever Disrespected Your Confidentiality?
December 20, 2012 4 Comments
No Nanny Should be Issued an Ultimatum by a Nanny AgencyBy Judi Merlin, A Friend of the Family Stephanie Felzenberg, editor of Be the Best Nanny Newsletter contacted me because she has noticed nannies on social media networks complaining about nanny placement agencies giving nannies ultimatums to tell their current employers they are looking for […]
[Continue reading...]Sandy Hook Love Letters
December 19, 2012 Leave a Comment
Wednesdays with Whitney By Whitney Tang In the wake of the Sandy Hook massacre I want to encourage crafts with a more selfless aspect to them this week. As nannies, we understand how impactful a child’s love can be. So why don’t we send some of this love in the direction of those heartbroken families who […]
[Continue reading...]Nanny Confessions: We Want You To Come Home On Time
December 18, 2012 3 Comments
Nanny Confessions by Elizabeth Hawksworth Are You Paid Overtime?I admit that as a nanny, I am sometimes excited when the parents come home late. It means extra money for me. It may also mean more time with the kids, which can be great if we’re doing a special craft or watching a movie. But nine times […]
[Continue reading...]Teaching Kids to be Safe
December 16, 2012 Leave a Comment
Must Read Books About Safety by Gavin de Becker In response to the horrific killing of in Connecticut this past Friday I recommend all nannies, au pairs, and parents read the absolute best books about safety by Gavin de Becker. I first remember seeing Gavin de Backer on the Oprah Winfrey Show and it was […]
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