"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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Why do YOU love being a nanny? Here are some of reasons...
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"You will cry. You will laugh. You will get angry and frustrated. Your heart will melt. In other words, you will feel every emotion under the sun and most likely within a 20 minute time span.
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It’s been a year of laughing fits, time-out tears, scraped knees, finger painting, swim lessons, dance classes, snack times, play dates, and too many adventures to count with your charge. And now it's time for your annual review.
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"With you lying so sweetly in my arms, not knowing that one night would turn into 11 years, I began to pray for you and the man you would one day grow up to be.
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It's rare to find a family we have such a great connection with. They are few and far between. It's even more rare to find a MomBoss who can become more than a boss to you; she can become a friend. One writer tells of the top 5 ways you know that your MomBoss is awesome!
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True story: I once let my toddler lick a puddle in Central Park. I even took a photo.
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"One of the most important things we can do as nannies is to empower a child to discover his or her own free will. " Need some thoughtful and inspiring words for your day? Read this essay; it's guaranteed to deliver!
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" In recent years there has been a cultural backlash against the hypergendered-toy market, especially in the “pink aisle”. This backlash has stimulated a gender-neutral movement in general, from gender-neutral toys to gender-neutral colors and names. However, for some people, gender-neutral isn’t always good enough..."
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Why is having a nanny the best childcare option? Well, most of us already know this answer, but just in case you don't, read on...
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As a professional nanny, I have come across some interesting, albeit offensive, requests. My favorites have been: “Can you wash our sheets?” “Can you clean the master bathroom?” “Can you bartend our party?” “Can you iron my shirt?”
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New year, new you. 5 goals to have for yourself this New Year...
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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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Would you work for a family that had guns in their home? Is this a question you would even think to ask? Read on for one nanny's experience with the issue and how to approach it, should you be in the same situation.
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"You explain to the parents why the child wasn’t watching television in the first place, but they end up appeasing the child while you are still on the clock." What do you do when you feel like your authority is being undermined by the parents?
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