National Nanny Recognition Week Sept 19th – 26th
September 20, 2010 2 Comments
The Professional Housekeeper
September 18, 2010 4 Comments
Weekly Trip to the Library This past week we discussed some of the basic housekeeping duties some nannies might do around the home such as, washing a baby’s laundry, getting the kids to help do laundry, making beds, and ironing. While some in-home child care providers strictly won’t do certain The Professional Housekeeper explains that […]
[Continue reading...]Nannies and Au Pairs: Are You Responsible for Cleaning Out the Fridge?
September 17, 2010 4 Comments
If in Doubt Throw it Out! 1. Throw away any food that is moldy, expired, or otherwise spoiled. 2. Take all removable parts out of the refrigerator, including shelves, wire racks, and drawers. 3. Fill the sink with warm, soapy water (use a mild dish soap). Never use harsh cleaners or scouring pads in or […]
[Continue reading...]Nannies and Au Pairs: Do You Make the Children’s and Parents’ Bed?
September 16, 2010 7 Comments
There are some tasks that nannies and au pairs despise. Doing housekeeping duties for other adults in the home enrages some nannies and au pairs. But, many of us do make the adult’s and children’s beds and here is advice on how to do it properly. Remove Used LinensTake off the used linens and put […]
[Continue reading...]Do You Iron at Work?
September 15, 2010 12 Comments
How to Iron a Shirt from the Chicago Tribune Gwen Whiting, co-founder of The Laundress has a degree in textile science from the Ivy League, and was actually graded for ironing. Her advice is below. Step #1: PREP Check for grime on the bottom of the iron. Also clear the ironing board of any debris. […]
[Continue reading...]Do You Use Cloth or Disposable Diapers?
September 14, 2010 9 Comments
How to Properly Wash Baby Clothes Cloth Diapers: Flush solid waste away. Some people use disposable liners inside cloth diapers to make this easier. Put diapers in a pail half-filled with a mixture of water and 1/4 cup of vinegar or Borax, to control odor and to make stain removal easier. If you will be […]
[Continue reading...]Do the Children Help With Their Laundry?
September 13, 2010 14 Comments
How Nannies and Au Pairs Can Teach Children to Help Do Laundry Since nannies and au pairs typically launder the children’s clothing during the work week, it’s a great opportunity to get the kids involved in learning a necessary life skill. Here’s how kids can help nannies and au pairs do laundry. SORTING: Kids love […]
[Continue reading...]Do You Have to Wake the Kids Up in the Morning?
September 12, 2010 5 Comments
Teach Me Time Talking Alarm Clock and Nightlight by American Innovative This week we discussed helping kids with homework and changing moody mornings for kids into happy mornings. Here’s a great way to teach kids to tell time and wake them up in the morning. Teach Me Time! is an adorable child’s bedside alarm clock, […]
[Continue reading...]Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs
September 11, 2010 1 Comment
Review of Homework Without Tears by Lee Canter (HarperCollins) This week we described how to help kids with homework. Nannies and au pairs that care for school-aged children will find in this volume the help they need to create an non-stressful learning environment in the home and motivate their youngsters to succeed in school. The […]
[Continue reading...]Do your charges have a tutor or go to a learning center for extra help?
September 9, 2010 4 Comments
CBS Discusses What Study Habits to Leave Behind Myth One: Study in One SpotThe brain makes associations between what is studying and the background sensations that are occurring. Forcing the brain to make multiple associations with the same material, may provide the support needed to improve recall.Myth Two: Focus on One SkillParticipating in multi-modal learning […]
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