Nanny Magazine

Loving Your Charges So They Can Learn to Love

By elizabeth connor My three-year-old charge, Bear, stopped mid-run, turning around to pull himself up into my arms. “I love you” he whispered giving...

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Talking to Kids About Race – Where to Begin

By madeleine rogin When we encourage children to ignore the ethnic and racial differences around them, we often hope that this will result in...

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Healthy Peaches and Cream Smoothie

By Amber Ketchum, MDS, RD Most kids love smoothies! They’re sweet, creamy, and a great way to sneak in some healthy foods for kiddos...

Sweetheart Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup

by amber ketchum, mds, rd Celebrate the month of love with this fun, healthy breakfast treat for your charges! These pancakes are so simple...

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I Love Being a Nanny Because…

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OUR FAVORITES OF 2014

By Nanny Magazine’s Editors Wowzers, 2015 got here FAST! And what a year 2014 was. For those of you who are new to the...

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Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me before My First Day as a Nanny

by elizabeth conner The week was over – falling onto my bed at 5:30pm I laid motionless and exhausted, covered in everything from baby...

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Smiling All the Way to the Dentist

by megan gilbreath Let’s face it: toddlers are a handful! But I never truly feel fearful or overwhelmed while on the job. I’ve become...

Classic Children’s Books

by stef tousignant You just started a new part-time gig and you’re getting ready for naptime. The three-year-old brings you a towering pile of...

What To Bring Up At Your Yearly Nanny Review

by sarah elaine milkintas It’s been a year of laughing fits, time-out tears, scraped knees, finger painting, swim lessons, dance classes, snack times, play...