Au Pair salaries to increase on Friday, July 24, 2009. An increase in minimum wage will go into effect on Friday, July 24, 2009. The au pair stipend will increase from $176.85 to $195.75/week. On that date au pairs must receive at least $195.75 per week. The au pair stipend is based on a U.S. […]
[Continue reading...]No Batteries Required
July 7, 2009 2 Comments
Nannies and au pairs don’t need to rely on electronics to entertain children when traveling. Here are some fun and easy games to play with children while traveling, no batteries required. A is for…Starting at the beginning of the alphabet, each player tries to spot and name three things beginning with each letter, in order. […]
[Continue reading...]Nanny and Au Pair Traveling Checklist
July 6, 2009 6 Comments
Yesterday we started discussing working while traveling with your employers’ family. In the June 2007 issue of Be the Best Nanny Newsletter we asked nannies and au pairs what they like to bring when traveling with their employers’ family. Below is the list. Checklist for Traveling: 1. Plenty of ZipLoc bags. 2. Proper legal documents. […]
[Continue reading...]Working While on Vacation
July 5, 2009 6 Comments
Nannies and Au Pairs Traveling with their Employers’ Family In the July 2009 Be the Best Nanny Newsletter we discussed traveling on summer vacation with your employers’ family. One perk of being a nanny or au pair can be traveling with your employers’ family. Traveling while working can be an opportunity to see new place […]
[Continue reading...]Fourth of July Crafts
July 2, 2009 7 Comments
Independence Day Crafts for Nannies and Au Pairs to do With Their Charges There are many great web sites that list Fourth of July crafts, activites, games, and printables to do with children. We like Kaboose.com. Click here to see link to kaboose.com:Uncle Sam Hat Treat HoldersBy Amanda FormaroWhat you’ll need:Styrofoam cupRed and blue feltRed […]
[Continue reading...]The Dog Days of Summer
July 1, 2009 5 Comments
Continuing our examination of issues you might confront during the summer months from last week, we turn our attention to dogs. You are spending more time outside with your charges during summertime. So are dog owners and their pets. The challenge is to protect your charges from dangerous or unruly dogs while teaching the children […]
[Continue reading...]Dangers in the Medicine Cabinet
June 27, 2009 7 Comments
Michael Jackson’s Death is a Tragic Reminder to Keep Prescriptions Out of the Hands of Children By Stephanie Felzenberg, Editor of Be the Best Nanny Newsletter. Just like Anna Nicole Smith and Heath Ledger, it seems likely that the death of Michael Jackson may have been caused by prescription drugs. It is a tragic reminder […]
[Continue reading...]Affording a nanny
June 27, 2009 2 Comments
Parents often believe a nanny is too expensive and are surprised by how affordable a nanny can be. By Michelle BarbeeExaminer.com The best childcare is affordable, convenient, safe, nurturing, and educational and has a low child-adult ratio. Daycare centers, home daycares and nannies can all fit these criteria, but many parents don’t even consider a […]
[Continue reading...]Pack Your Bags For A Fun-Filled Trip With Barney & Friends™ In An All-New DVD!
June 27, 2009 Leave a Comment
Barney™: Let’s Go On VacationFrom Lionsgate And HIT Entertainment When nannies and au pairs plan to travel with two- to five-year olds this summer don’t forget to pack a portable DVD player and the new DVD Barney™: Let’s Go On Vacation. Featuring fun stories never-before-seen on TV, Barney, Baby Bop, B.J. Riff, and playground friend […]
[Continue reading...]Prevent Summer Brain Drain
June 24, 2009 7 Comments
Kids are like sponges. Don’t let them dry out this summer. “Brain drain” describes a phenomenon that occurs when kids are on extended vacation from school. Studies show that children tend to forget school lessons from the last month or two of school. Especially vulnerable are math skills. This brain drain is not inevitable. Your […]
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