If unicorns were real, here are some things that NannyFamilies could do to make their nannies’ lives a little bit easier.
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Nannying is about to get a lot more political as New York State legislature passes Lulu and Leo’s law, which could mean jail time for nannies or babysitters who provide faulty references.
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Taking care of teething babies and toddlers can be a big enough challenge for a mom or dad—but when you’re the nanny, it can sometimes feel downright impossible. Sometimes it doesn’t matter if the baby is with you eight hours a day, every weekday, because sometimes (like when he or she is in pain), a baby just wants his mom or dad. Jenn Sanders offers 5 ideas to help soothe your little one's pain.
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Baby-led weaning is not a new concept, but important nonetheless. Baby-led weaning is a natural transition from breastfeeding or formula feeding to solid foods. It promotes exploration of food and allows baby to set the pace for eating. The method of introducing solids allows baby to self-regulate, promoting appetite control, and therefore decreasing the risk of becoming overweight later in life.
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More people and children tend to speak two or more languages. People travel more, explore different cultures and countries, work overseas, and establish multicultural families more often. As a result, more children are exposed to different languages from an early age by their parents, family, and caregivers. Do your charges speak more than one language fluently? Read on for some interesting factoids about the memory capacity of their little brains to remember so much!
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Snack time is a vital part of childhood, and of course you want to fill your little ones up with nutritious snacks that are also fun for them to eat. Try these tips for ensuring your charges are snacking on nothing but the best!
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Have a glimpse inside our July 2017 Education issue before it heads off to the printer.
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Didn't have a chance to hit up your local NNTD17? Check out some of the highlights from around the country, including photos.
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Check out our first installment of a cool new video series with YouTuber Jen Lichti of California. Our first video is now live! You can watch it here.
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Paci, mimi, duda, mute button, binky, the silencer, pacifier. Whatever your preferred name, you know what it is. It’s your charge’s best friend... Author Candi Vajana talks ditching the pacifier. A practical must-read for any nanny of young children.
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One nanny offers her 6 rules for potty training your littles...
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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.
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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!
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We all know that when we are sad or having a bad day, listening to music, singing along, or even playing an instrument can brighten up our day just a little bit more. Kishta Allen tells us of the research that prove there are wonderful benefits to get your charges involved in music, no matter how small the activity.
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Caring for littles who just won't touch their veggies? RD, Sarah Koontz offers some tips on how to get your charges to try, and hopefully LIKE, those "yucky" vegetables, once and for all!
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"There’s nothing wrong with wanting children to recognize the shared humanity in one another, but this “color-blind” approach is flawed for several key reasons." Read more to find out how to talk to children of all ages about race.
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