If you are a family who is considering doing a nanny share, but you don’t want to have to deal with another set of parents regularly or would rather not have a strange child in your home, a Nanny Mom may be exactly what you are looking for! There are some potential drawbacks to hiring a Nanny Mom that a family will have to consider during the hiring process. Kimberley Roberts Benakovich gathers some first-hand accounts from parents who have hired Nanny Moms to help guide you along your way to making this decision.

Nanny Issues, Practical Advice, UncategorizedNanny MagazineApril 3, 2018nanny, nannylife, childcare, child, children, parents, nanny mom, hiring, job, advice, kimberley benakovich, nanny magazineComment

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

Top Tips to Keep Kids Healthy!

With cold and flu season at the worst that it's been in years, it's wise to take extra precautions to keep your little ones healthy. Heed this advice from pediatrician, Dr. Michael Warmoth from the HEAL Network to cover all of your bases this flu season!

Health, Practical Advice, UncategorizedNanny MagazineFebruary 12, 2018dr. michael warmoth, pediatrician, heal, kids, children, healthy, colds, illness, sick, advice, doctor, nanny, nanny life, nanny magazine, temperature, breathing, safety, vomiting, diarrhea, baby, ear infections, sore throats, child proofComment

5 Children’s Books to Read in 2018

Who doesn't love reading to their littles? Nannies are ever on the search for new books to keep it fresh and interesting for our charges. Kandice Cole offers us 5 books that she LOVES and recommends we start reading to the kiddos today!

In Case of Emergency

Will you be prepared if an emergency situation occurs? Have you been through a crisis at work before? Author Amber Barrett tells of a frightening experience that occurred with her and her charges this summer and relates some tips for making sure YOU are prepared for anything!

Nanny Issues, Practical Advice, UncategorizedNanny MagazineOctober 5, 2017amber barrett, nannylife, nanny, nanny magazine, children, childcare, emergency, 911, prepare, crisis, first aid, child locked in carComment

Does Bilingualism Contribute to Memory Capacity?

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!

Child Development, UncategorizedNanny MagazineSeptember 20, 2017nanny, nannylife, nanny magazine, christina kalachani, bilingual, multilingual, language, children, child, learning, developmentComment

5 Tips for Making Snack Time Count

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!

Child Development, Health, Practical Advice, UncategorizedNanny MagazineSeptember 7, 2017deena blanchard, nanny life, nanny, nanny magazine, recipe, healthy, snack, children, childcareComment

Keep Children Hydrated the Healthy Way

Having trouble getting your little ones to keep hydrated throughout the day? Water just not cutting it? Before you reach for that juice box or sports drink, read on about healthier options that aren't loaded with sugar.

Health, Recipes, Practical Advice, UncategorizedNanny MagazineAugust 15, 2017paola figari, nanny magazine, nanny, nanny life, recipe, health, hydration, water, fruit, vegetables, children, childcare Comment

Nanny... Who?

While being a nanny can be a highly rewarding job, becoming a part of someone's family, it can sting a little when you find out you aren't REALLY a part of the family. One nanny shares her feelings over not feeling important enough at times...

Nanny Issues, UncategorizedNanny MagazineJune 28, 2017nanny, nannylife, children, chid, nanny family, nanny magazine Comment

Nanny Magazine Interviews Lindsay Slutzky About the New GPS Tracker for Children, Jiobit

Nanny Magazine interviews head of Marketing and Sales for the new GPS location tracker for children.

Interviews, UncategorizedNanny MagazineJune 8, 2017nanny, parents, jiobit, lindsay slutzky, jill ciganek, nanny magazine, children, gps, tracker, location

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