What Are You Doing for Memorial Day? Memorial Day can be a somber time when we honor those we have lost. If you are spending the day with children consider their age before discussing the true sentiment of Memorial Day. Younger children might be frightened if they’re told too much too soon about war and […]
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Agency Contact Checklist Nannies looking for jobs want to work with nanny placement agencies that listen to their job requirements and are honest about whether they have any families that meet the nanny candidate’s specific job criteria. Rather than blindly signing up and completing every agency application, in-home child care providers should interview agencies first. […]
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Homemade Play Dough Young children love to play with play dough, and play dough play is a great way to support their learning. It benefits children socially, creatively, and physically while building language and literacy, science, and math skills — all at the same time! Homemade or out of the can, this preschool staple can […]
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Questions to Ask Parents During Job Interviews The objective of nanny job interviews is to uncover what needs to be known about job applicants and potential employers. Nothing is gained when job seekers and parents answer interview questions based on what they think the other wants to hear. To determine if the family is the right fit […]
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How Are You Flexible In Your Nanny Job? One common reason parents say they choose to hire nannies rather than using other childcare options is because nannies can be more flexible. When you read the help wanted ads and articles of characteristics nannies should have they all recommend someone that is flexible. But, being flexible can mean something […]
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When you have worked as a nanny as long as I have you learn what baby products are worth their weight in gold. Through the years I’ve learned the right baby gear can save my sanity. These seven essentials are my ride-or-die tools of the trade. Trust me, you don’t want to care for a […]
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Weekly Trip to the Library Review by Elizabeth Kennedy, About.com Guide Maurice Sendak, who passed away this week, was beloved by parents and children around the world who loved his children’s books. If you don’t already own a copy of Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, now is the time to get your […]
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Why Nannies Need to Get Enough Sleep Yesterday we asked nannies and au pairs how long they work each day. On our Facebook page 33 in-home childcare providers all answered they work more than eight-hours per day or a 40-hour work week. It’s often hard to feel rested when caregivers have to wake up early and end work […]
[Continue reading...]How Many Hours Do You Work Each Day? Most nannies work long hours — certainly longer than the typical 40-hour work week. Although labor laws require workers be paid overtime and lunch and rest breaks during the work day it is impossible for nannies, au pairs, and sitters to leave children alone so they can […]
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Effect of Lullabies By Gary Ronberg from livestrong.com Years of research show that soft, slow, methodical music and words — such as those of a lullaby — can lull the mind to sleep by inducing delta waves in the brain. “Music exists in every culture, and infants have excellent musical abilities that cannot be explained […]
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