Me…Jane by Patrick McDonnell Review by Brianna Me . . . Janeby Patrick McDonnell is a charming snapshot of the young Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist and humanitarian. The book shares her early passion for animals which ultimately led to her remarkable career. Little Jane is just the cutest thing, and she and her stuffed […]
[Continue reading...]What Do You Think Causes Nanny/Parent Relationships to Fail? By nannyclassifieds With the nanny’s workplace being the family’s home and the nanny’s job centering on caring for her employer’s most prized possession, it is no secret that the nanny and employer relationship is an intimate one. In fact, it’s for this reason that the nanny […]
[Continue reading...]How to Ask Your Employers to Respect Your Time-Off Yesterday we posted how to communicate with parents when problems come up. If you are a live-in nanny or au pair and the family tends not to respect your time-off here is how to use the methods described yesterday to discuss the issue with your employer. […]
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Talking to Your Boss About Problems with the Job All employees (no matter their job title) should be careful not to gossip about their employers or they risk their employers hearing about the gossip. Instead, whenever you have an issue with your boss you must communicate directly to your employer to resolve the issue. Speaking […]
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What Are Your Favorite iPhone Apps? Can iPhone apps help ease some of the stress of being a busy parent or nanny? According to Nanny.Net important information, accessing records and even entertaining a newborn can all be done with a tap of the screen. Here are ten iPhone apps that all new parents and nannies should […]
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Do You Have Bumbo Baby Seats, a Drop-Side Crib, Toy Dart Guns, or Magnetix Building Sets in the House You Work At? Reference: Time With history as a guide, recalls are ignored or dismissed by most of those who have one. It’s common in recalls for well under 10% of the products deemed dangerous to […]
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Product Review Sunday Green Toys Inc. makes an awesome line of classic children’s toys constructed from recycled plastic and other environmentally friendly materials. This helps reduce fossil fuel use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improving the overall health and happiness of the planet. They use recycled milk containers as the main ingredient in creating the […]
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Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs On my trip to the library this week I picked up a copy of The Answer Is NO: Saying It and Sticking to Itby Cynthia Whitham. This easy-to-read book tackles 26 situations that plague parents and caregivers of two- to 12-year-olds. There are some things in life […]
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What to Expect When Applying with a Nanny Agency A job application for a nanny agency is not too different from that of any employer. With a few exceptions, relevant childcare experience is requested, personal questions are asked, and a written essay explaining why the caregiver want to be a nanny is usually required. Since some […]
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How to Get Nothing But the Truth from Children Does a child you care for stretch the truth, avoides the truth, or out-and-put lies to you? Cynthia Whitham, author of The Answer Is NO: Saying It and Sticking to It. Saying and sticking to it explains that are some things in life that are not […]
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