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!
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Registered Dietitian, Katie Mulligan offers us 5 of her favorite recipes from 2017. Easy and healthy, what more could you want? Happy cooking, nannies!
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Nanny Magazine recently communicated with Nanny Stella Reid and Michelle LaRowe about a hot topic affecting all nannies and families, social media. Many turn to social media to exude their personality, but if not meticulous, it can cost a nanny’s career. Reid and LaRowe answer many of the burning questions about protecting yourself (and your career!) on social media and you can find the full article in our January issue. In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek!
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Responsible for bringing a dish to your holiday party? Whip up some of these delicious snowflake truffles- perfect for any party this winter and packed with healthy ingredients, so indulging doesn't have to leave you feeling guilty!
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The season of giving is upon us! How do you stay sane and still manage to give meaningful gifts when you are bombarded with the sales and pressures of the holiday season? Kim Votruba Matook of The Artful Educator reminds us of what's important.
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We all know what an important job it is to someone's nanny. We can all relate to the ups and downs of this job. But what being a nanny actually MEANS to you varies from person to person. Super Nanny, Sarah Faria, gives us a glimpse into her nanny day and her thoughts about what being a nanny is like for her. Can you relate?
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“More priority needs to be placed on the value of in-home childcare arrangements to not only benefit children, but parents,” says industry expert and CEO of Placement Solutions, Louise Dunham. In her book, State of the Nanny, Ms. Dunham explains that many families would benefit from the provision of quality, in-‐home care provided by professional nannies, who not only provide quality care to children, but help parents with the modern challenges of balancing work and family time.
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Author Lynne DeAmbello-Rafferty spins a humorous tale of what it's like to handle another person's breast milk throughout the day and how accidents DO happen...
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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!
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National Recognition Week 2017 is September 24-30. While it's nice to be appreciated for the work we do, it's also a good time to sit back and reflect on WHY we chose this career in the first place, and what keeps us going at it, day after day. Author and nanny, Latasha Doyle shares a heart-warming story about her reasons WHY.
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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!
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Do people think your days as a nanny consist of sitting around watching children play all day? All nannies know that's far from the truth. Author Nicola Manton gives readers a little insight into what her day is like as a nanny. Maybe you can relate...
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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!
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Are your charges picky eaters who run at the sight of anything green and healthy on their plate? Test out these easy-to-make and DELICIOUS zuchinni muffins and they won't even know they are eating the food they claim to hate most!
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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.
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Nanny Magazine talks with one of the organizers of the 1st ever Pacific Northwest All Star Nanny Conference, coming to Olympia, Washington this September! Find out more about this new professional development opportunity and learn how you can be a part of it!
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