You Think Their Job is Not Necessary?You are Treated as You Treat Others. You Get What You Pay For! If you follow this blog or subscribe to our newsletter you certainly have heard about Domestic Workers United, the organization that helped form the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in New York that establishes a basic […]
[Continue reading...]Celebrate Dental Health Day with Kids
June 2, 2011 6 Comments
Have you had any negative experiences taking children to the dentist? By Anne Merchant Geissler, author of The Child Care Textbook Today is Dental Health Day. Choosing the right foods in your diet is an important aspect in having healthy teeth and good oral hygiene. Discuss with the children how making healthy food choices, that […]
[Continue reading...]What, Me Worry? June To-Do List
June 1, 2011 3 Comments
What Do You Worry About at Your Nanny Job? Alfred E. Neuman is the long-time cartoon icon of Mad Magazine. His motto and rhetorical question is “What, me worry?” The answer for many nannies is: “Of course! I worry about everything and everybody.” What you worry about, how you worry, and the results of the […]
[Continue reading...]How to Find a Summer Nanny Job
May 31, 2011 3 Comments
Many parents need extra help while the kids are out of school for the summer — making it a great opportunity for college students, teachers, or out-of-work career nannies to make extra cash working in the summer. Although typically just a temporary job for two- or three-months, summer nanny jobs may include traveling (perhaps even […]
[Continue reading...]Children’s Books for Memorial Day
May 28, 2011 Leave a Comment
Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs Memorial Day Surprise By Theresa Golding, Alexandra Artigas (Illustrator) A mother tells her son that there is a “big surprise” at the Memorial Day Celebration. As the boy watches the parade, he asks if each part of the parade is the “surprise” – from the […]
[Continue reading...]Are You Treated Well By Your Employers?
May 27, 2011 2 Comments
Taking Care of the Person Who Cares for Your Child Taking care of someone’s children can be a thankless job, but it doesn’t have to be.By Angela Jordan-ChetcutiClick here to read entire article. Taking care of other people’s children has sometimes been a thankless and difficult job. Parents can be pretty obnoxious. There, I said […]
[Continue reading...]Heroine Nanny Saves Child, Nanny Critically Injured
May 25, 2011 3 Comments
Nanny Hailed for Saving Toddler from Path of Sanitation TruckChicago Sun-Times This is a tragic story about a nanny who is a heroine. Below is just a small part of the article. Click here to read entire article. When nanny Jennifer Anton saw the white pickup truck careening toward her on the downtown sidewalk Saturday […]
[Continue reading...]What Nannies and Au Pairs Need to Know in an Emergency
May 24, 2011 4 Comments
Have You Ever Had an Emergency with a Child in Your Care? Could you recall vital information about your charge’s health in an emergency? Many doctors suggest that parents and caregivers keep a record of their kids’ important health facts handy. This can help a medical team make a better and more rapid diagnosis when […]
[Continue reading...]Have You Ever Lost a Child at an Amusement Park?
May 23, 2011 2 Comments
What to do if You Lose Sight of a Child at an Amusement Park 1. Before you go, explain to the children what they should do if they get separated at any time from you. Typically they should stay put. Never run. Their nanny or parents will retrace their steps and look for you where […]
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