The Art of Making Art a Habit

Creating anything is a beautiful, unpredictable, messy process. You start with an idea, you craft it into a form, you step away, you add to it, you love it, you add more, you hate it, you pull some back, you play and adjust until you decide it is complete. This is the beauty and struggle of creating art. This is what makes kids’ art equally critical and incredible. With every mark, stroke, and squiggle, we are witnessing their artistic process. They are honing their abilities to create. Graphic designer and owner of the Artful Educator, Kim Votruba-Matook, offers us some advice on how to let our little ones be creative and create wonderful works of art!

Activities, Crafts, Fun, UncategorizedNanny MagazineMarch 20, 2018nanny, nannylife, nanny magazine, childcare, children, parent, art, the artful educator, messy, paint, design, draw, bake, doodle, creativityComment

The Firework Science Experiment

This July 4th, try a fun science experiment with your littles and record your observations!

Let's Build a Playroom!

Is your charge's playroom a disorganized mess or non-existent? It's important for you and your littles to have a place to call their own, where you can create and explore and learn together. Kristen Brown tells us where to start to create a space for you and your charges.

Activities, Books, Child Development, Crafts, FunNanny MagazineMay 27, 2015Kristen Brown, play, Playroom

Playgrounds: Beyond the Equipment

The same old trips to the playground, day after day with your charges can become pretty mundane. Kishta Allen gives us some ideas on other activities we can do with our charges while at the playground, making the most of your day out!

Activities, Child DevelopmentNanny MagazineApril 24, 2015games, nannies, Summer

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss: Crafts & Recipes to Celebrate in Style!

Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday and Read Across America with this cute crafts and fun activities!

Activities, Crafts, Fun, Practical Advice, RecipesNanny MagazineMarch 6, 2015Activities, Advice, Amanda Dunyak, Art, author, Childcare, Crafts, Dr-Seuss, Food, Fun, Recipes

Festive Fall and Haunted Halloween Decorations

Fall is such a festive season! The beautiful colors as the world changes around us, and the fun holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving. Here are some creative and festive crafts to liven up your Nanny Family's home (or your own!) this fall!

Wondering What to Do for DadBoss?

Father's Day is just around the corner! No idea WHAT to do for DadBoss this year? We've got you covered!

ActivitiesNanny MagazineJune 10, 2014Crafts, DadBoss, Father's Day, Holidays

Quick Picks: 10 Ways to Show Your Charges You Love Them

"Compliment their behavior, goals, creativity, etc., to boost their confidence." Read on for more, little ways that you can show your charges how much you love them!

ActivitiesNanny MagazineFebruary 14, 2014Holidays, Jen Webb, Love

25 Things to Do with Falling Leaves

Yes, all of those falling leaves can be a real nuisance. The raking never seems to end! But you have to admit, they really are beautiful. Instead of raking them all up, set some aside and read on for 25 ideas for what you can do with them instead!

Activities, CraftsNanny MagazineNovember 11, 2013Activities, Fun, Jen Webb, Learning

How to Keep Little Ones – from Infants to Preschoolers – Engaged and Entertained

If you ever cared for multiple children at once, of various ages, you know it can get trying at time to find activities to include EVERYONE, no matter the age. Read on for some ideas on how to keep ALL of those kiddos entertained!

ActivitiesNanny MagazineOctober 17, 2013Activities, Fun, Learning, Lynn Perkins

Ten Things to Do with Apples

Apples, apples, apples galore! Who doesn't love apple picking when the fall weather hits? But what on earth are you going to do with ALL THOSE APPLES?!

ActivitiesNanny MagazineOctober 7, 2013Activities, Apples, Fun, Lauren Fillmore, Sarah Long

Summer in the City: Philly Style

The City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, has hundreds of options for fun summer activities for nannies and their charges...

ActivitiesNanny MagazineAugust 8, 2013Activities, Philadelphia, Sue Downey, Summer in the City Series

Summer in the City: Boston Edition

The possible activities in and around the city of Boston are endless; you will never run out of summer fun in BeanTown!

ActivitiesNanny MagazineJuly 30, 2013Activities, Boston, Meagan Phillips, Summer

Summer in the City: Sunny San Diego, California!

There is nothing worse than having nothing to do on a warm summer day, especially when the kids get cabin fever and need to get out of the house. Luckily there is plenty of easy-on-the-budget fun to be had right here in San Diego, California.

ActivitiesNanny MagazineJuly 25, 2013Activities, Fun, Kelsey Hoogeboom, Summer

Summer in the City: Warm Weather Fun in the Nation’s Capital

The Washington, D.C. metro area, including Northern Virginia and Maryland, is a mecca of activities for nannies and families, especially during the summer. Read on for some summer fun in the D.C. area!

ActivitiesNanny MagazineJuly 23, 2013Activities, Fun, Kellie Geres, Summer

Summer in the City: It's Way Bigger and Better in San Antonio, Texas!

"It wasn't until I became a nanny that I discovered all the wonderful things San Antonio has to offer..."

ActivitiesNanny MagazineJuly 18, 2013Activities, Fun, Jada Pickett, San Diego, Summer in the City

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