Touchpoints Birth to Three by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. The past two days we quoted T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. in two articles that show his empathy for mothers and deep respect for in-home childcare providers. See his list of best characteristics a great caregiver should have by clicking here. His book, Touchpoints, is easy to […]
The Baby Bistro Cookbook by Joohee Muromcew Yesterday we posted Part 1 of Brenda Nixon’s essay “Feeding Finicky Toddlers” from her book, The Birth to Five Book. Below is part II of the essay in which Brenda Nixon recommends The Baby Bistro Cookbook. The Baby Bistro Cookbook by Joohee Muromcew advises [child caregivers] not to […]
How to Say it To Your Kids by Dr. Paul Coleman Dr. Paul Coleman, a family therapist and father, reveals the six fundamental approaches to talking with children. Forming the mnemonic TENDER — Teach, Empathize, Negotiate, Do’s & Don’ts, Encourage, and Report — these six basic ways of communicating cover every conceivable issue of concern. […]
Playwise: 365 Activities for Building Character, Conscience, and Emotional Intelligence in ChildrenBy Denise Chapman Weston and Mark S. WestonPublished by Penguin Group. August 1996. Children learn by playing. Playwise describes fun activities to play with children to help them develop confidence, caring, and sense of honor they’ll need to make their way in a the […]
365 Ways to Raise Great Kids: Activities for Raising Bright, Caring, Honest, Respectful and Creative Children By Sheila Ellison and Barbara A. BarnettPublished by Sourcebooks, Incorporated. October 1998. Although this book is written for parents it is a great fun resource for nannies and au pairs. It is small in size (fits easily into a […]
Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody ElseBy Geogg ColvinGeoff Colvin is a Senior Editor and columnist for Fortune Magazine. In print and on television and radio, he reports about personal and business successes and the reasons for those results. In this book, Colvin examines whether success is determined by nature or […]
I Love Dirt!: 52 Activities to Help You and Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature By Jennifer Ward Review by Andrea Flagg, Nanny, Co-Founder Nanny Alliance of New York and New Jersey This is a great book with 52 activities one for each week of the year. This book breaks out simple things to […]
The Professional Nanny by Monica M. Bassett Review by Maria Lopez, Nanny, Miami, Florida The Professional Nanny by Monica M. Bassett is a bit tedious because it is a practical book discussing the business aspects of in-home childcare and is not intended to be a novel. But, it is a thorough text with topics discussed […]
Your Child’s Health: The Parents’ One-Stop Reference Guide to: Symptoms, Emergencies, Common Illnesses, Behavior Problems, and Healthy Development By Barton D. Schmitt Book Review by Maria Lopez, Nanny, Miami, Florida Although this book is written for parents it is also a great reference for nannies and au pairs. Every in-home childcare provider should have this […]
The Nanny Textbook 2003 By Anne Merchant Book Review By Maria Lopez, Nanny, Miami, Florida What I like best about The Nanny Textbook by Anne Merchant is that she has a nursing background and she teaches the nursing process to nannies. I have not come across another book written for nannies with the nursing approach. […]
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