Textured Sensory Calm Stickers or Strips are the go-to choice for all ages and educational settings. Textured Sensory Calm Stickers or Strips are a perfect discreet visual and sensory alternative to fidget toys when they are too bulky and distracting for children with anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB) like skin […]
Tulip® Tie-Dye Shirts
August 14, 2024 Leave a Comment
Kids love tie-dying shirts each summer. I used the Tulip® Block Party One-Step Tie-Dye® Kit with the kids to make these shirts. Stocked with 8 must-have shades of One-Step Dye (128 ounces) in a bright rainbow palette: 8 (16-oz.) XL dye bottles (yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, blue, turquoise, and green), plus gloves, rubber bands, […]
My Favorite Water Bottles
July 21, 2024 Leave a Comment
Staying hydrated is essential for every cell in the body. Water helps the body maintain its temperature. When we exercise, we lose fluids through sweat, so drinking water helps replace those fluids and reduce the risk of heat stress. Hydration can also help with digestion, energy levels, joint pain, and kidney stone prevention. Even mild […]
iHealth No-Touch Forehead Thermometer
January 21, 2024 Leave a Comment
Since the onset of Covid-19 it has been crucial to have a good, reliable thermometer on hand. Thermometers are used to measure body temperature and vary by design. Temperatures can be taken by mouth (oral), anus (rectal), forehead (temporal), armpit (axillary), inner ear (tympanic), or remotely (infrared). We took a poll of 126 nannies and […]
Holiday Gifts for Your Nanny Family on a Budget
December 10, 2023 Leave a Comment
Employees should never feel like they must give their employers gifts. But I have found most nannies do like giving their employers something for the holidays. Nannies can give gifts without breaking the bank and remaining on a budget. In-home childcare providers should set a reasonable budget and stick to it. Here are some inexpensive […]
National Nanny Recognition Week: Thanking the Most Important Person a Parent Will Ever Hire
September 24, 2023 Leave a Comment
See our favorite gifts to give to nannies by tapping here. I may make a small profit from the affiliate links within. A mother once told me she hires people for a living and as a nanny I was the most important person she will ever hire. There is no greater honor than being given […]
Favorite Train Tables
September 10, 2023 Leave a Comment
Train tables and train sets provide hours of open ended fun for children of all ages. Playing with trains helps children build fine motor skills, problem-solve, and foster their creativity. When choosing a train set and train table first consider the manufacturer’s age recommendation. Next, consider the size of the train table for the space […]
Marbling Paint Kit
August 27, 2023 Leave a Comment
One of my Nanny Kids absolutely adores using this Marbling Paint Kit by the Jar Melo Store. She got this crafts kit for her birthday. She made these six marbled papers this week and cannot wait to do more next week. This Marbling Painting Kit for kids comes in a beautiful gift box and makes […]
Diaper Bag Essentials
August 20, 2023 Leave a Comment
Every nanny and family needs a great diaper bag. I prefer using my own backpack diaper bag that I find fashionable and is easy for me to carry. Modern diaper bags are designed to carry all baby-related stuff making them more useful than just carrying a regular purse or a tote bag. You can purchase […]
Nannies’ Favorite Baby Food Makers
July 30, 2023 Leave a Comment
There is no need to buy store bought baby food when it’s so easy to make baby food at home. Baby food makers work better than regular food processors because most processors need larger quantities of food than baby food makers. Baby food makers are also easier to use than regular blenders because blenders need […]
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