I could never pretend that you would belong to me forever, the way that parents sometimes do. It was right there in the contract. Our last day was embedded in our very first day, and every day since.
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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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This Valentine's Day, whip up one of these sweet treats to show your charges how much you love them!
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Five reasons nannying beats working in a daycare. You asked, we listened. Welcome back, print issues!
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Our registered dietitian, Amber Ketchum, has compiled some of the tastiest holiday recipes from the web. Mmmm!
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"A nanny should always be prepared to do a trial and know how to ace this extended interview. The first time that I was asked to do a trial I had no clue what it was." Learn how to ACE your trial.
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What does it mean to YOU to be a nanny? Are people still assuming you just get paid to play all day and that being a nanny is not a REAL job? Brooke Baker tells us what being a nanny means to HER and how she meets that criticism.
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"Two people can be in the same relationship and yet see it in two different ways." Daniela Escobar shares advice for nannies on how to really impress their bosses and excel in their jobs.
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Occasionally, an article will go up that might strike a chord with a reader, whether in a positive or a negative way. We here at Nanny Magazine gladly welcome the melting pot of opinions and experiences that our readers have and we are more than happy to post articles that differ in opinion.
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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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Taking care of other people all day long can be exhausting. We all know that this job doesn't lack in stress. Read this article for some ideas on how you can de-stress yourself and put them into play, stat! Nannies, you HAVE to take care of yourself, too!
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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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"I was struck with the reality that I had found love in the most unexpected place – my employers."
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In midst of cleaning up toys, making meals, helping with homework, folding laundry, wiping down counter-tops, rinsing dishes, surviving irrational tantrums, and arbitrating the fifth fight of the day, how in the world are you supposed to teach your NannyKids to love?
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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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