Have You Tried Reusable Snack Bags?

eco-ditty snack bags For Product Review Sunday we recommend eco-ditty snack bags. These bags are a great way to save on the amount of disposable plastic bags we use and throw out daily. eco-ditty snack bags are made of 100 percent organic cotton. They are fashionable, functional, and easy to clean by simply throwing them in […]

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Look What I Did With a Leaf! By Morteza E. Sohi

Weekly Trip to the Library Review by Elaine Magliaro I was a second grade teacher for many years — and for many of those years I taught a science unit on trees, forests, and soil. Every September, I would take my students for a walk in the woods. We would look at the different kinds […]

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Happy National Nanny Recognition Week from Hilton Head Nannies

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Happy National Nanny Recognition Week from Nannypalooza!

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Has a Child In Your Care Ever Been A Vicitm of Bullying?

Different Types of Bullying The Second Annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, starts today. Yesterday we explained that teasing is bullying. Today, we define the different types of bullying to help us better determine if our charges are being bullied or bullying other kids. Each and every person has the right to feel safe in their […]

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Is it Teasing or Bullying?

Teasing vs. Bullying The Second Annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, will be held on September 21-22, 2011. As a nanny you might be wondering if your charge is a bully or is being bullied. I know a lot of kids tease one another and I often wonder if some of the teasing hurts my charge’s […]

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Why Do You Love Working as a Nanny?

It is National Nanny Recognition Week September 18 – 24 In honor of National Nanny Recognition Week, yesterday we aksed nannies how their employers show them that they appreciate them. Today Be the Best Nanny Newsletter asks nannies to share why they love working in their chosen profession. Please take the time to read the […]

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National Nanny Recognition Week Sept 18 – 24, 2011

What Do Your Employers Do to Show They Appreciate You? National Nanny Recognition Week begins today! So, for Product Review Sunday we recommend parents buy gifts for their nannies from Cafe Press. What nanny wouldn’t love an adorable tote bag or shirt given to them to show their employers’ appreciation? Click here to shop for nanny […]

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Has a Child You Cared For Been a Vicitm of Bullying? Review of "Oliver Button Is a Sissy"

Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs In New Jersey (NJ) the law, known as the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, became effective this September. The Anti-Bullying Law is considered the toughest legislation against bullying in the nation. Each NJ school must designate an antibullying specialist to investigate complaints; each district must, in […]

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Have You Ever Worked for a Family as They Moved?

My Lessons Learned About Moving With Kids This has been one of the hardest weeks I ever worked as a nanny because the family I work for moved to a new house. Although the move is a positive change, all change is stressful and I pushed myself too hard and burned-out at times this week. Looking back […]

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