What’s the Worst Question You Have Ever Been Asked on a Nanny Job Interview? Nannies are supposed to be protected under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which outlaws discrimination against workers based on race, color, religion, or national origin. Although parents that hire household staff aren’t legally allowed to base their hiring decisions on […]
[Continue reading...]What I Learned Not to Do from Beverly Hills Nannies
August 2, 2012 3 Comments
Five Red Flags From Last Night’s Episode of “Beverly Hills Nannies” Although I have been a supporter of the new reality show Beverly Hills Nannies I finally agree with most in the nanny industry that the show isn’t helping the image of professional nannies for the general public. I think all the nannies casted on […]
[Continue reading...]The Difference Between a Nanny and a Babysitter
August 1, 2012 3 Comments
What Do You Think is the Difference Between a Nanny and a Babysitter? Many nannies get upset when they are called babysitters. I think this may be due to the fact that the image of a babysitter is a high school student working on a Saturday night for parents who are going out for an […]
[Continue reading...]Can Bed-Sharing With an Infant Be Done Safely?
July 31, 2012 2 Comments
Should a Nanny Speak Up About Concerns of Parents Sharing Their Bed with Baby? An anonymous nanny contacted Be the Best Nanny Newsletter yesterday asking what she can do about parents that don’t have their baby sleep in her crib but have their baby sleep with their baby in their bed. She’s not only frustrated that the baby […]
[Continue reading...]Rolling With the Punches as a Nanny
July 30, 2012 Leave a Comment
Learning to Work in Someone Else’s HomeBy Marni Kent, Career Nanny Having been a nanny for more than two decades I have gained some of my greatest knowledge working at the jobs that literally drove-me-crazy! I have learned that if I can do what my employers want, remembering who is boss, and staying one-step-ahead of […]
[Continue reading...]Book Reviews By Kids, For Kids
July 28, 2012 Leave a Comment
The Knight at Dawn: The Magic Treehouse by Mary Pope Osborne Review by Allison, 8-Years-Old The Knight at Dawn is the second book in a series of Magic Treehouse books. In this story, brother and sister, Jack and Annie use a book and the magic treehouse to travel to a medieval castle. When they go […]
[Continue reading...]Redefining Mannies: Shaun Sturz of "Beverly Hills Nannies"
July 27, 2012 6 Comments
One Part Caretaker, One Part Secret Service “Being a nanny enables us to chase our dreams while having a fulfilling job.” I was fortunate to interview Shaun Sturz, a nanny and a cast mate of the new reality series Beverly Hills Nannies (ABC Family Wednesday 9pm/8c). Here’s what I learned about the reality television star who […]
[Continue reading...]What You Can Learn from Lucy’s Nanny-Mama-Drama
July 26, 2012 1 Comment
You Are Not the Parent’s Friend Last night on Beverly Hills Nannies we saw a nanny Lucy start a new job with Tricia Fisher. Lucy has a lot of positive energy and is great with kids, when she actually attends to them. But last night we saw her spending the majority of her energy trying […]
[Continue reading...]Thank You, Mary Poppins
July 25, 2012 1 Comment
Five Societal Misconceptions About NanniesBy Samantha Gray I’ll never forget the first time I watched Mary Poppinsas a little girl. Never in my life had I seen a beautiful, dancing, singing, flying, entertaining nanny. I knew all my friends had babysitters and nannies, but none ever seemed to be quite like this. I was certain […]
[Continue reading...]Painting With Colored Ice
July 24, 2012 4 Comments
colored ice finger paint Colors and Creativity Flow With Exciting New Art Materials By Scholastic Children use fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and creative expression as they paint with colorful ice cubes. Invite children to help you make frozen paint-brushes. Fill two to four ice-cube trays with warm water. Using different colors, add a teaspoon of powdered […]
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