Has Your Charge Ever Said Something Funny? Last week we mentioned how a sense of humor is important in solving issues in your job. This week, we will explore keeping a sense of humor not only helps us, but the children in our care. Children on average laugh 200 times per day. Adults laugh 15 […]
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Munchkin Inflatable Duck Tub I love using this inflatable duck with the toddler in my care. The Munchkin Inflatable Duck Tub fits easily in any household tub. The adorable duck tub has a contoured headrest and is fully padded for a baby’s total comfort. Even the beak squeaks to keep any baby entertained. It can […]
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If the Job Gets Tough, Use Child’s Play This past week we discussed all sorts of ways people complain. If you are a nanny or au pair that finds yourself complaining about your job (or even worse dreading it) we suggest using humor to face your problems at work. People who can laugh at their […]
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Take Yourself Less Seriously “If you can find humor in anything, you can survive it.” — Bill CosbyThe ability to laugh, play, and have fun with others not only makes life more enjoyable – it also helps you solve problems, connect with others, and be more creative. People who incorporate humor and play into their […]
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How to Bring Up a Complaint to Your Boss Whenever you have an issue with your boss you must communicate directly to your employer to resolve the issue. Gossiping to your friends won’t help you deal with the issue directly. According to Anne Merchant Geissler author of The Child Care Textbook, one of the most […]
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Coping with a Micro-Managing, Nit-Picky, or Critical Boss No one wants to be criticized. When you try your best at a job and try to keep a good attitude it’s really hard to remain motivated if you are consistently criticized. If you have a boss that micro-manages your work or nit-picks, remember that their criticisms […]
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How to Cope With Nannies That Complain Too Much People that gossip and complain too much drag us down. No one wants to listen to a friend complain all the time. In his book, Coping with Difficult People, Robert M. Bramson describes how complainers think and how to cope with them. He explains, “Complainers don’t […]
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Would You Hire a Complainer or Gossiper? We all think our complaints are valid. But, if you want to keep your job you need to monitor what you say and who you complain to about your job. If you’re a chronic complainer, you are sabotaging yourself and your success at work. The first thing you […]
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Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs Over the past few days we have been reviewing our favorite baby carriers. The term “babywearing” was coined by renowned attachment parenting advocate and pediatrician, Dr. William Sears. Scientific research has reported that babies who are carried for at least three hours a day cry […]
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Moby Wrap Baby Carrier Designs The Moby Wrap Baby Carrier is adjustable and has a number of carrying positions, including one for holding two babies at once. The wrapping techniques are designed to distribute weight evenly across the caregiver’s shoulders and back, making wearing this wrap comfortable for long periods of time. Many users say […]
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