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September 2010
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Checking a Prospective Family’s References
by Gael Ann Dow, Professional Nanny Searching for a new Nanny job in this economy can be very challenging. In my recent search for the next wonderful family to share my Nanny talents with, I had to do things a bit differently than I have in years past. I found myself registering with a [...]
Apples: Fingerplays, Songs, Books and Snacks
Creative Nanny Wednesday: Apple Fingerplays, Songs, Books and Snacks by Glenda Propst The leaves are falling, the days are getting shorter, the weather is cooler and that means it’s Apple Time. Visiting an orchard to pick apples is a great outing for a family, a nanny, or a group of nannies . Apple Season is [...]
Tuesday Tips: My Favorite Things – Fall Edition
I love fall. The crisp fresh air, the beautiful natural colors… the return of real shoes! As I write this article, I sit in our Cincinnati home. The windows are open, the rain drizzling outside and our first fire crackling and popping in the fireplace. This month, I will share some fun fall favorites, some [...]
Anatomy of a Work Agreement
Anatomy of a Work Agreement – Part 1 By Kellie Geres, Regarding Nannies Development Team Over the next few weeks we will be breaking down the Nanny Work Agreement. A work agreement sets the professional tone of the nanny-family relationship and should be agreed upon and signed by both parties. All too often I hear [...]
Weekend Round Up: September 20-24
Weekend Round Up by Glenda Propst National Nanny Recognition Week is almost over but I think this years’ celebration of professional nannies,and this years Nannypalooza events were so successful and such a positive way to recognize those who dedicate their lives to loving and caring for other people’s children. You all did a fabulous job [...]
Financial Friday: Sigg Water Bottle for $7.95!
by Alice Shaffer Over at The Financial Nanny, I have been sharing with nannies and others, how to save money and be frugal for the past year and half. Today I ran across another person who does the same thing, Saving With Shellie . Shellie was talking about how one day sales are really becoming [...]
Thursday Table Talk: Nanny Appreciation Notes
Nanny Appreciation Notes By: Greta Schraer If you haven’t yet heard… it is National Nanny Recognition Week! At Regarding Nannies we wanted to give each nanny, employer, support group, or agency a platform to honor a nanny or group of nannies. The following is a list of notes that we have been collecting. If you [...]
Owl S’Mores
Creative Nanny Wednesday: introduction by Glenda Propst The Living Locurto blog has such wonderful creative ideas. I found this fun smores recipe over there that I wanted to share with you today. Owls seem to be so popular right now and it’s a simple project for Fall. Nannies, parents, room parents and teachers could all [...]
Tuesday Tips: Ways to Appreciate Your Nanny
Ways Employers can Appreciate their nanny … Ways Agencies can Appreciate their Nannies … host a brunch or event honoring your nannies, send cards and thank you’s recognizing NNRW, make sure your families are aware of NNRW so they can recognize their nanny, pay for membership in a local nanny group or upcoming event. Ways Nannies [...]
Monday Moxie: Nanny 101 – Preventing Isolation
Nanny 101 – Preventing Isolation By: Greta Schraer Each career path has it’s own personality and characteristics – some not so easy to face. The career as a nanny is such a rewarding one. We are lucky to get to spend hours, days, years watching children learn about the world. A new nanny should also [...]
