Products Nannies and Au Pairs Like for Product Review Sunday Eric Carle is the most celebrated children’s author and illustrator of all time. His books are sold every 30-seconds and 88-million books sold worldwide. Many of Eric Carle’s beloved book characters leap from the pages into the arms of children, nannies, parents, grandparents, and teachers. […]
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Weekly Trip to the Library Be the Best Nanny Newsletter asks nannies and au pairs to read more to their charges as their new year’s resolution. Click here to see why. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers learn to love reading when they equate it with loving attention and a happy time of sharing. The best place […]
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Fluoride cuts cavities and tooth decay, but health officials worry that it’s damaging kids’ teeth in other ways.By Amy Capetta Excessive fluoride in U.S. drinking water is causing an irreversible condition known as dental fluorosis to affect children’s teeth. In response, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proposing a limitation on the […]
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Make Reading to Children Your New Year’s Resolution Children can fall in love with books long before they can read the words. Good picture books are an important part of your child’s development, but how do you choose from the thousands of titles available? 1. Try to find books that will hold the child’s interest. […]
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How to Use Picture Books It’s the start of a new year and Be the Best Nanny Newsletter suggests nannies and au pairs make a New Year’s Resolution to read more to their charges. According to Bank Street College’s Guide to Literacy, young children can greatly benefit from reading experiences that use picture books with […]
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Dr. Phil’s Seven Steps to Reaching Your Goals1. Set a realistic, measurable goal.2. Identify the small but necessary steps you must take to reach that goal.3. Set up an environment that supports your new lifestyle, rather than relying on some vague emotional “will power.”4. Commit to a timeline, with specific deadlines, that pushes you to […]
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Make Reading Books with Children a New Year’s Resolution Welcome to 1/1/11. Be the Best Nanny Newsletter recommends nannies and au pairs read more with children. This is a new year resolution that any parent and child would love for you to do. Studies prove that the most important thing adults can do in preparing […]
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What Nannies and Au Pairs Should Charge for New Year’s Eve A nanny can charge more when her services are likely to be in higher demand, such as on holidays. We recommend you charge more than your usual rate if you plan to work on New Year’s Eve. Ask yourself if you even want to […]
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What games or activities do you play with kids on New Year’s Eve? If you are working for New Year’s Eve, here are some ideas to use with children as midnight approaches. For kid friendly drinks click here. For New Year’s Eve arts n’ crafts click here. If possible, rent some holiday movies such as […]
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All drivers in areas that expect snow should have an emergency winter kit for the trunk of their car. The kit should have: 1. flares 2. blanket (waterproof preferred) 3. extra boots 4. energy bars 5. waterproof gloves 6. water-proof pants 7. ice scraper 8. small snow shovel 9. flashlight 10. kitty litter (for traction […]
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