Finding the Calm During the Storm

Coping with Common Childhood Fears When you care for a child who is severely afraid of storms, learning to comfort them in the midst of the chaos is important. In the March 2010 issue of Be the Best Nanny Newsletter we discussed coping with common childhood fears. Some tips we listed to help keep a […]

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Monsters Under the Bed

How Nannies and Au Pairs Can Help Children that are Afraid of Monsters Another common childhood fear discussed in the March 2010 issue of Be the Best Nanny Newsletter is monsters under the bed. At one time or another, every child imagines monsters under the bed or in a closet. Preschoolers have very vivid imaginations […]

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How Nannies and Au Pairs Can Help Children That are Afraid of the Dark

In the March 2010 issue of Be the Best Nanny Monthly Guide we discussed how to help children cope with common childhood fears and how to determine when a child may need professional help for anxiety disorders. Being afraid of the dark is a very common childhood fear. We listed ten suggestions to help children […]

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Separation Anxiety for Nannies

Even if you have been caring for a child since birth, suddenly, at some point after six-months and until they are three- or even four-years old, the child may become extremely upset when their parents leave for work. This common childhood stress is called separation anxiety. In the March 2010 issue of Be the Best […]

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Be the Best Nanny Newsletter March To-Do List for Nannies and Au Pairs

March is a month of changes — winter goes out, spring comes in. Indeed, March is a month in which you should pay attention to “ins” and “outs.“ Get out of debt. Credit card minimums and rates are increasing are increasing. Get out from under the highest interest cards. Put more payments in and get […]

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Nanny Support Group Directory

NATIONWIDE: International Nanny Association (INA) Co-Presidents: Wendy Sachs and Susan Tokayer Website: http://www.nanny.org National Association for Nanny Care (NANC) Contact: Lora Brawley and Sue Downey Website: http://www.nannycredential.org/page/page/4225838.htm Email: info@nannycredential.org Niñeras en Español Contact: Jany Lauren Email: chilean.nanny@gmail.com Professional Nanny Association (PNA) Contact: Jennie Krogulski, Caryn Haase, Tara Lindsay Website: http://www.professionalnannyassociation.com/ Email: professionalnannyassociation@gmail.com CALIFORNIA: Bay Area […]

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Robert’s Rules of Order

Weekly Trip to the LibraryBy Henry Martyn Robert & William J. Evans Since we have been discussing nanny support groups this week it only fitting to recommend that nannies reference Robert’s Rules of Order when planning nanny support group meetings. This is a concise and user-friendly guide to the essentials for conducting a meeting by […]

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Types of Meetings for Nanny Support Groups

This week we have been discussing nanny support groups. Here are some ideas for nanny support group activities and meetings. Nanny Night Out:A monthly nanny night out should meet at the same night (for example, the third Thursday) of every month. Holiday Party:Christmas, Hanukkah, Valentine’s Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, and any other holidays can […]

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How to Create Officers for a Nanny Support Group

Photo of members of the Association of DC Area Nannies attending Nannypalooza educational conference. This week we are discussing nanny support groups as educational and social forms of support for nannies. Once you and a few other core nannies have started a nanny support group and other caregivers start joining the group it is recommended […]

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Creating Nanny Support Group Bylaws and Guidelines

Dealing with Nanny Support Group Behavior, Gossip, and Complaints Photo of educational activity of learning CPR & First Aid with Nanny Alliance of New York and New Jersey When forming a nanny support group it is important to help encourage members of the group to behave in a professional manner. To do that, create guidelines […]

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