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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"It is up to the parents, mentors, teachers, and caregivers to recognize the potential in children to BE the caring, compassionate, and charitable children that we know they can be!" How can we teach the children we care for to be kind and compassionate amidst a world that seems to be in so much turmoil and filled with so much hate?
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"Compliment their behavior, goals, creativity, etc., to boost their confidence." Read on for more, little ways that you can show your charges how much you love them!
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Happy Valentine's Day! Show your charges some love this morning with some yummy and healthy breakfast bites!
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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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Warm up this winter with some healthy and delicious chili!
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Caring for a newborn isn't for everyone. Caring for an infant is very different than caring for a two year old and sometimes it's easy to make mistakes if newborn care isn't your forte. Brittany Hunt, a NCS, offers us 10 common mistakes she has observed that nannies makes when caring for newborns.
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The battle with a child to eat their vegetables. We've all been there. What can you aside from bribing them or giving up altogether?
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Cloth diapers, while better for the environment, can seem daunting. But it doesn't have to be! Read on!
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Wind down from the sugary treats of the holidays with this homemade tea...
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We've all read her hilarious posts on social media, now Nanny Mag gets up close and personal with the voice behind The Honest Toddler herself, Bunmi Laditan.
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New year, new you. 5 goals to have for yourself this New Year...
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"When speaking publicly, the Nanny of the Year represents all nannies and not just her own personal views. It’s important to maintain the highest professional manner at all times." Read on for Nanny Mag's interview with 2013 INA NOTY, Joanne Barrow!
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Doesn’t it seem like the only headlines you ever hear in the news about nannies or other childcare workers is negative? How do we as an industry and as individuals deal with negative press?
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Religion can be a touchy subject in the workplace, and is also one that may go unmentioned during the interview process. This lack of discussion may cause problems down the line, especially around the holidays.
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When you’re stressed out about something that is supposed to be fun, it can definitely put a damper on the day for you and your charges alike. Here are some ways to prepare yourself for a big day with the kids to make sure things go as smoothly as possible.
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