Potty Training 101: One Nanny's Six Rules

One nanny offers her 6 rules for potty training your littles...

This Valentine's Day, whip up one of these sweet treats to show your charges how much you love them!

Fun, Health, Nanny Issues, RecipesNanny MagazineFebruary 10, 2016Amber Ketchum, Cooking, Food, Healthy, nanny, Nanny Magazine, Recipe, valentine's dayComment

5 Ways to De-Stress

Taking care of other people all day long can be exhausting. We all know that this job doesn't lack in stress. Read this article for some ideas on how you can de-stress yourself and put them into play, stat! Nannies, you HAVE to take care of yourself, too!

Health, Nanny IssuesNanny MagazineApril 30, 2015relax, stress

Spotting Signs of Child Abuse

While we hope you will never be in this position, as a nanny, it's important to realize when there may be a problem with your charge. Sadly, child abuse is real and it's not only inside the homes. Read on to learn of the signs you should be on the lookout for, and what to do if you suspect someone in your charge's life is abusing them.

Health, Nanny Issues, Practical AdviceNanny MagazineApril 28, 2015child abuseComment

The Benefits of Listening to Music

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.

5 Savvy Strategies to Win Your Charges Over to Vegetables

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!

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this delicious, traditional Irish Soda Bread.

Health, RecipesNanny MagazineMarch 15, 2015Childcare, children's recipes, Creativity, Fun, Health, Holidays, jacquie olson, Recipes

Healthy Peaches and Cream Smoothie

As nannies, we are always on the go. Whip up one of these sweet and healthy smoothies to grab on your way out the door!

Health, RecipesNanny MagazineFebruary 18, 2015Activities, Amber Ketchum, Childcare, Creativity, Food, Health, Healthy Snack, Recipes

Smiling All the Way to the Dentist

How can you make everyone's least favorite appointment a little bit easier?

HealthNanny MagazineNovember 20, 2014Childcare, Dentist, Health, Megan Gilbreath

Fran Drescher Talks Cancer Schmancer with NM

"In 2000, after years of misdiagnosis, Drescher was diagnosed with uterine cancer, requiring her to undergo a hysterectomy. 'My whole life has been about changing negatives into positives,' Drescher said." Nanny Magazine interviews The Nanny herself, Fran Drescher.

Health, InterviewsNanny MagazineOctober 15, 2014Cancer, Fran Drescher, Health, interviews, Nicole PanteleakosComment

Talking to MomBoss About Breastfeeding

There are many benefits to breastfeeding that a first time mother might not know much about. As a nanny, you see the positive effects that breastfeeding has had on the children you have cared for, so you might be able to offer MomBoss another perspective on the issue...

HealthNanny MagazineSeptember 4, 2014breastfeeding, moms, nannies, Parents

6 Common Questions About Pumped Breast Milk Answered!

"How you handle breast milk can make a real difference in the health and nutrition of the infant." Keep reading to find out more!

Health, Practical AdviceNanny MagazineAugust 21, 2014Babies, breast milk, feeding, Newborns

Why Your Charge Isn’t Sleeping Properly: A Dietitian Explains

"Why won't this kid sleep?!" I'm sure both nanny and parent alike have uttered this phrase at one time or another. This seemingly unexplainable phenomenon actually CAN be explained. Here's what some of the culprits could be and what you can do to help!

Child Development, HealthNanny MagazineJuly 7, 2014Diet, Dietitian, Health, Sleep

Sneaky Nutrition: Salad Toppers Your Charges Will Actually Eat

Salad?! For kids?! You'd be surprised what you can get a kid to eat. It's all in appearance...and adding some delicious toppings to cover up all that "scary" green your charges might be shying away from!

HealthNanny MagazineApril 29, 2014Dietitian, Food, katarina gasic, Recipes, Salad