Discipline & Blogs We Love!
Our friends at Care Academy put together a great set of blogs that deal with discipline. As nannies we have all had to deal with positive and negative discipline at […]
Splish Splash Water Play
Have you ever noticed that water is soothing for children and they can never get enough of it during bath time? Water play is great for all ages; children can […]
The Challenges of Bringing Your Own Child to Work with You
Being a nanny is a very rewarding, yet demanding job. You are being trusted to care for and help raise another person’s children. There are nannies of all ages, at […]
Painting and Playing with Bubbles
Children love playing with bubbles. Whether it be trying to blow them out of the bubble wand or squealing with glee as they chase after them, bubble making and popping […]
Making Food Fun
Many families struggle when they have a child who is a picky eater. They not only get frustrated with the child’s lack of willingness to try new things, but they […]
Surviving a Work at Home Parent
There may come a time in your nanny career when you are faced with the opportunity to work in a home with a work at home parent (“WAHP” for short). […]
Job Creep: Nanny Friend or Foe?
What happens when your boss asks you to complete a task that isn’t in your job description? Say you are explicitly responsible for the care of the children and no […]
Nutrition and CareAcademy.co
Jump on over to CareAcademy.co and check out their blog full of helpful articles on Nutrition as well as their class on Child Nutrition & Healthy Eaters.
Benefits of Baby Sign Language
Before my son was born, I had a moment of panic because I could picture him lying in his crib and crying because he couldn’t be understood. I knew then […]
Tips on Fostering Early Literacy
One of the many things about Nannies that makes them special is that they bring a learning environment with them wherever they go. Every day is filled with opportunities to […]
What should you bring to the nanny interview?
You’ve filled out all the agency applications. You’ve submitted all your references and preferences for a job, and now you got the interview. You have the perfect outfit picked out, […]