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 […]
[Continue reading...]10 Challenges for the Nanny of Work From Home Parents
July 23, 2012 2 Comments
Do You Work for Work From Home Parents? By enannysource When a household includes both an in-home business and in-home childcare, the situations which the nanny deals with may have some unique challenges. Discussing the various issues and keeping the communication open between employer and nanny is important in working through these situations. 1. Noise […]
[Continue reading...]Book Review by Kids for Kids
July 21, 2012 Leave a Comment
Funny in Farsi by Firoozeh Dumas Book Review by Julian, 12-years-old This summer, I have an assignment from school to read Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America,a humorous memoir written by Firoozeh Dumas. At first, I was upset that I had to read it and I complained to my parents, […]
[Continue reading...]7 Reasons Not to Bash Your Nanny Boss
July 20, 2012 1 Comment
Beware of Venting About Your JobBy NannyJobs.org Everyone has bad days at work, and nannies are no exception. Since nannies don’t have co-workers to chat with each day, they can be more susceptible to talking to others about the good and bad of their work day. However it’s vital that nannies are sensitive when sharing their […]
[Continue reading...]More Reality in Episode Two of "Beverly Hills Nannies"
July 19, 2012 4 Comments
“Beverly Hills Nannies” partying on a work night Nannies, Do You Have a Back-Up Plan if You Can’t Make it to Work? Call me crazy I love watching “Beverly Hills Nannies.” Important topics of working with pretentious employers, if nannies should go out and drink on a work night, how to ask for a great hourly rate, […]
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