One nanny offers her 6 rules for potty training your littles...
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"I’ve often wondered if this single quality, the love of the job, might be the reason why so many nannies are not paid what we are worth, because in the end we care more for the kids and their wellbeing than for our own."
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Five reasons nannying beats working in a daycare. You asked, we listened. Welcome back, print issues!
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Can you be on call 24/7 knowing that labor can happen at any time? Can you stand the sight of blood, vomit, and birth fluids? Can you coach a woman through labor that can last for hours?Guess what, Nanny? You can be a doula too!
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It can be a real headache to get your pre-teen charges to clean up after themselves. Odds are, their room is a disaster area. It's ok to offer them some help...and here's where to start!
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For nannies, it’s a little bit harder. We don’t have a company requiring us to take any sort of professional development classes, nor does our profession require a college degree. Sure, our employers might require first aid and CPR, but I don’t think they expect more than that from us. I don’t even think they know that there are even classes out there for us nannies! Heck, I don’t even think some NANNIES know what is out there for them!
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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.
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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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"I was struck with the reality that I had found love in the most unexpected place – my employers."
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Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday and Read Across America with this cute crafts and fun activities!
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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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Why do YOU love being a nanny? Here are some of reasons...
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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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What do you do when you've found the perfect family to work for, but there is a language barrier?
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"One particularly challenging aspect of Natalie’s job was the fact Ryan’s work-from-home father would constantly undermine Natalie’s authority, unintentionally showing Ryan that he didn’t need to listen to his nanny." How to survive nannying for a work-from-home parent.
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"How you handle breast milk can make a real difference in the health and nutrition of the infant." Keep reading to find out more!
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