The moms share a zip code. They share a nearly decade-old friendship. And they share something else: their nanny.
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"Most nannies don't walk into their jobs expecting to support a family through such a difficult time. I know that I did not."
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I have a plan. I am not showing up in the morning with just the hope that we’ll make it through the day.
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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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Instead of sugary juices, offer your charges some cool and refreshing water, infused with citrus. They will still get that sweet taste, but with no artificial or added sugar, making it a MUCH healthier option!
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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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Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday and Read Across America with this cute crafts and fun activities!
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In midst of cleaning up toys, making meals, helping with homework, folding laundry, wiping down counter-tops, rinsing dishes, surviving irrational tantrums, and arbitrating the fifth fight of the day, how in the world are you supposed to teach your NannyKids to love?
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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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Bed time can quickly become a favorite for all with these fun books!
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"It is up to the parents, mentors, teachers, and caregivers to recognize the potential in children to BE the caring, compassionate, and charitable children that we know they can be!" How can we teach the children we care for to be kind and compassionate amidst a world that seems to be in so much turmoil and filled with so much hate?
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When you’re stressed out about something that is supposed to be fun, it can definitely put a damper on the day for you and your charges alike. Here are some ways to prepare yourself for a big day with the kids to make sure things go as smoothly as possible.
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The holidays are here and gift-giving season is upon us. As you are making your shopping list, should you add your Nanny Family to it? The kids, naturally, but what about the family as a whole, including MomBoss and DadBoss? What are the rules and etiquette for this type of situation? Read on to find out...
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Before you accept any offers to start work, you should carefully evaluate whether or not the family interviewing you is one you will realistically be able to work for without losing your mind. Sometimes you just KNOW when a family is not the right fit for you, but it's easy to second-guess yourself. Here are 10 signs that will tell you NOT to accept that job!
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We all know that some lines shouldn't be crossed, especially in a profession where you are helping to raise someone else's children and working so closely in their homes. Should you open up your social media profile to your MomBoss or DadBoss?
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