Why Nannies Need Written Work Agreements By Tom Breedlove, Breedlove & Associates, LLC A Virginia family began searching for a nanny to care for their new bundle of joy. After an emotionally-draining six-week quest to find the ideal nanny, they hastily agreed — verbally — on a work schedule and hourly rate. The nanny started […]
[Continue reading...]What are Your Favorite Classes to Take with Babies and Toddlers?
February 16, 2012 Leave a Comment
Spending long work days with children in the house can get frustrating and boring for any nanny and child. That’s why I love taking infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to mommy and me classes, especially in the winter. Mommy and child classes are a perfect introduction to acitivities for kids that are not quite ready to […]
[Continue reading...]How Many Hugs Do You Give Your Charges Each Day?
February 15, 2012 1 Comment
photo from health-family.net Are You Practicing Love?By Lynn Wariara, Author of How To Get The Best Out Of Your Nanny As we share love in this special month, (Valentine’s Day was yesterday), it’s very important, as parents and caregivers to give love to the little one’s that surround us. Love is a medicine like no other; […]
[Continue reading...]Don’t Spend a Dime Celebrating Valentine’s Day With Kids
February 14, 2012 Leave a Comment
What Are You Doing With Your Charges This Valentine’s Day? Nannies and au pairs can have a lot of fun with their charges without spending a dime of their own money. Although some in-home caregivers like to buy their charges presents and cards I am not even spending my own money on gifts. Instead, I […]
[Continue reading...]Do Your Employers Keep Prescription Meds in the Medicine Cabinet Where Kids Can Easily Reach Them?
February 13, 2012 Leave a Comment
The Number One Cause of Drug Addiction is Medical Prescriptions Given Legally by Physicians We do not know the cause of Whitney Houston’s death this weekend. I can’t make presumptions so in no way am I claiming to know how or why she died. Although I am not reporting how she died, I will admit that […]
[Continue reading...]PJs That Help Eczema
February 12, 2012 1 Comment
Products Nannies Love HALO ComfortLuxe is a revolutionary new line of sleepwear that can help children with sensitive skin. If you care for a child with eczema this sleepwear can actually improve their skin condition. This innovative fabric outperforms cotton by wicking away moisture and regulating your little one’s temperature. It’s breathable. It dries twice […]
[Continue reading...]Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-Ins
February 11, 2012 Leave a Comment
Children’s Books for Black History Month Review by Elizabeth Kennedy, About.com Guide Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-Ins is the historic story of the Greensboro, North Carolina, sit-ins is told, in picture book format, from the perspective of a young African American girl. The story and the dramatic illustrations provide a realistic glimpse of the […]
[Continue reading...]Nannies, Are the Children You Care for Spoiled?
February 10, 2012 3 Comments
Is My Kid Entitled? How to Tell In this article found on MSN web site by Martha Brockenbrough we learn that children today often have a sense of entitlement and how to change, what entitlement looks like, and how to shift our priorities. Below is just a portion of the article. Please click here to see […]
[Continue reading...]What Politicians Could Learn from Nannies
February 9, 2012 5 Comments
Civics and the Nanny On Monday we discussed how nannies can teach their charges kid-friendly lessons about the government and politics. And over the weekend we asked if nannies should talk to their charges about their political beliefs. Today, we discuss how the lessons we teach the children in our care might be appropriate for politicians of […]
[Continue reading...]Do You Think Parents Should Be Allowed to Spank Their Own Kids?
February 8, 2012 2 Comments
Yesterday, on our Facebook page, we all agreed that nannies should never hit or spank the kids in their care. But, do you think parents should be allowed to spank their own children? The article we linked to yesterday shows a link between children being spanked and being more aggressive. Below are Dr. Sears ten […]
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