Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo — the celebration of the courage of the Mexican people during the battle (La Batalla de Puebla) on May 5th, 1862. To celebrate with the kids serve Mexican food for meals today. A favorite Mexican food for kids is tacos. Just heat up so corn and flour tortillas and put […]
[Continue reading...]Being a Nanny in a Post-Bill of Rights State in Huffington Post by Arlene Roberts The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights ushered in a new era for nannies and house-keepers in New York. Or did it? It has been almost a year and a half since the legislation was enacted. This May Day would be a […]
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Can You Stay Off Facebook for An Entire Work Day? Many parents ask their nannies not to use Facebook when working and others are not allowed to use their cell phone when working, except for emergencies. That’s because while on Facebook or texting you are not involved with the children in your care. I have […]
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May Day is Immigrants’ Rights Day This May Day (International Workers’ Day) Ask Yourself How Many Immigrants You Know Working As Nannies? Today is May Day and is also known as International Workers’ Day but should be called Immigrants’ Rights Day. On the first of May, workers throughout the world demonstrate for better working conditions, […]
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How to Use Facebook to Find a Nanny Job We all know that the more exposure the better when searching for a nanny job, but when using the Internet or social media to find jobs there are many safety concerns. Last week we posted an article about the top 10 things to avoid on your […]
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Product Nannies Love for Product Review Sunday The old lather-and-rinse routine just got safer, easier, and more fun, with the Handy Trends Nozzle Light – Temperature Controlled Faucet Light from Hog Wild. This fun LED light system, attaches to most faucet fixtures (it comes with two adaptors) shines a bright light through the water when the faucet […]
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The Parent’s Guide to Texting, Facebook, and Social Media: Understanding the Benefits and Dangers of Parenting in a Digital World by Shawn Marie Edgington Yesterday on our Facebook page we asked if job seekers should allow parents to see their Facebook profile on nanny web sites and we posted an article listing 10 things to never include in your […]
[Continue reading...]By NannyJobs.org When using nanny websites or job listing websites there is some information you should never share online. A good nanny profile should include all of the basic information, such as work experience, employment history, education, and contact information. You can also add in other data such as hobbies, certifications, or references; but there […]
[Continue reading...]What Nannies and Au Pairs Can Do To Help Children with ADHD at Home Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition in which children have extreme difficulty focusing, paying attention, and controlling their behavior. It is the job of the nanny and au pair to follow and support the treatment plans determined by the the parents and […]
[Continue reading...]Never make a parent feel like you know how to raise their kids better than they do! Last week I overheard a mother complaining to another parent about her nanny. The mother asked, “Does it sometimes feel like the nanny thinks she knows how to raise your kids better than you do?” When helping to […]
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