1 Brown Paper Bag + 1 Toddler = 6 Fresh Activity Ideas

Uh oh! Forget to plan an activity for your little one today? Never fear, Nanny Mag is here! With something as simple as a paper bag, Stef Tousignant brings you 6 creative ways to turn your day around, no prep needed!

ActivitiesNanny MagazineMay 28, 2013Activities, Art, Creativity, Nanny Life, Stef Tousignant

Memorial Day Fun Near You

While Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember our fallen soldiers, most of us in the US get the day off from work and the weekend has been celebrated across the US with barbeques, parades, and the like, helping to kick off the unofficial start of summer. Read on for some ideas on what you can do with your 3 day weekend.

FunNanny MagazineMay 23, 2013Heather Cherry, Holidays, Nanny Life, Plans, Weekend

Part One: Embarrassing (But Hilarious) Nanny Confessions

"...and then I saw the trail of opened tampons on the floor..." It's inevitable, working as closely with children and their families as we nannies do, that something cringe-worthy happens at least ONCE (if not daily!) to make us want to run and hide...

FunNanny MagazineMay 21, 2013Awkward, Chelle Cochran, Funny Stories, Real Nannies

Funny Books to Help Ease the Anxieties of Potty Training

Potty Training! I think we can all agree that it's fun for NO ONE. But there are some ways to make the transition a bit more fun. Author Heather Cherry gives us some funny book titles that might help the process along.

A Pancake by Any Other Name

A healthy pancake (or mancake, or ladycake...whatever your charges want to call them today!) recipe to liven up the morning!

RecipesNanny MagazineMay 14, 2013Blueberry Pancakes, Cooking, Rachael Lee, Recipes Comment

Short on Time but Not on Love: Why I Love Mommy Jar Gift

A quick and easy, but oh-so-lovable gift to help your charges show MomBoss how much they love her!

CraftsNanny MagazineMay 9, 2013Chelle Cochran, Color, Crafts, Mother's Day, Nanny Life, Projects

Vegetable Lasagna with a Twist

Who doesn't love pasta? This lasagna recipe offers a healthy alternative, for both you AND your charges!

RecipesNanny MagazineMay 6, 2013Food, Healthy, nannies, Picky Eaters, Recipes, Sascha Hutt, Toddlers

The Weight of the Wait: What to Do After the Interview

You sent out your resume, spoke on the phone, met with the family and the children... and now you wait... Here are some ways to keep busy while you wait for your perfect fit family to give you that call letting you know that you're THE ONE!

Springtime Learning Fun: Planting a Butterfly Garden

After a long, cold winter, you and your charges are seeking out those first glorious signs of spring. What if you can bring some of those spring-time wonders right into your Nanny Family's backyard?

Activities, CraftsNanny MagazineApril 30, 2013Activities for Kids, Butterfly Garden, Spring, Stacie Gebeke, Toddlers

Sneaky Nutrition: Pureéd to Perfection

Do you have a charge who refuses to eat their veggies? Read on for a sneaky way to get them to eat those greens, and they will be none the wiser!

Health, RecipesNanny MagazineApril 26, 2013Food, nannies, Picky Eaters, Puréeing Vegetables, Rachael Lee

Growing Up Too Soon: A Nanny Reacts to the Dreaded "Whatever" Stage

The back talk. The eye rolls. The attitude! What do you do when your sweet and innocent little charge starts morphing into a sassy teenager, way ahead of schedule?!

Earth Day the Nanny Way

April 22nd is Earth Day. Read on for ways to teach your littles how to care for and nurture Mother Earth.

Educational Earth Day Reads

Often children don’t understand the importance of taking care of the planet. Earth Day is Monday, so grab these books this weekend for your charges to celebrate our planet.

BooksNanny MagazineApril 21, 2013Book Reviews, Childcare, Children, Earth Day, Heather Cherry, Learning

10 Ways to Love Yourself This Weekend

As nannies, we spend the majority of the workweek tending to the wants and needs of the families we work for. Sometimes, we need to spend a little time taking care of our OWN wants and needs.

Fun, Nanny IssuesNanny MagazineApril 19, 2013Love Yourself, Nanny Life, Nanny's Fun, Weekend Plans Comments

Fun for Kids with Sensory Issues, Part 3: Mud Math

Looking for some new activities to provide sensory-friendly fun for charges on the Autism Spectrum? In this sensory fun series we'll explore three activities to engage all five senses!

Activities, SensoryNanny MagazineApril 15, 2013Creativity, Learning, Math, Mud, nannies, Nicole Panteleakos, Teaching Comments

Fun for Kids with Sensory Issues, Part 2: The Super Silly Shower-Bath

Looking for some new activities to provide sensory-friendly fun for charges on the Autism Spectrum? In this sensory fun series we'll explore three activities to engage all five senses!

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