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← Older posts Newer posts →10 Advantages to Being an On-Call or Temporary Nanny
May 25, 2012Working in the nanny industry doesn’t necessarily require long, demanding hours and a full work week. Many agencies contract with nannies on a strictly on-call, as-needed basis. There are many reasons why this arrangement can be ideal for some nannies. … Continue reading
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May 21, 2012In today’s online, search-engine dependent world, it’s easy to forget the value of a simple, old-fashioned book. Because building a career as a successful nanny requires constant education and keeping up with current childcare trends, it’s wise to invest Really … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Must Reads for Every Nanny7 Things to Teach Your Child to Do if They Get Lost
May 18, 2012Few ideas strike fear in the heart of parents as quickly and universally as the mere thought of their child becoming separated from them or getting lost. While it’s a lesson that parents fervently hope is never needed, one of … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 7 Things to Teach Your Child to Do if They Get Lost10 Good Reasons for Corporations to Contract with Nannies
May 11, 2012One of the fastest-growing trends in business today is to help employees secure child care. Corporate nanny contracts, in which corporations subsidize nanny care for their employees with children, are becoming more and more popular. Whether these nanny contracts are … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Good Reasons for Corporations to Contract with NanniesLanguage Development in Children: When Should You Be Concerned?
May 5, 2012Though every child develops at her own pace, there are times when speech is delayed enough to be a cause for parental anxiety. Even up to two years of age, vast disparities in vocabulary and consistency can be present between … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on Language Development in Children: When Should You Be Concerned?7 Reasons Never to Leave a Child Unattended in a Playpen
April 25, 2012A playpen can be a blessing for a harried parent or nanny, offering the chance to run to the bathroom or switch over the laundry when there’s no other adult to keep an eye on the baby. The practice of … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 7 Reasons Never to Leave a Child Unattended in a Playpen10 Rookie Nanny Mistakes and How to Prevent Them
April 18, 2012Every nanny has to start somewhere; even the most seasoned pros were once beginners that made mistakes along the way. Expecting to perform perfectly out of the gate is setting yourself up for disappointment. Mistakes made by new hires are … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Rookie Nanny Mistakes and How to Prevent Them10 Tips for Toilet Training Without PullUps
April 10, 2012For many parents, the idea of ditching diapers is an exciting prospect. Babycenter estimates the average monthly cost of disposable diapers to be in the neighborhood of $72.00. This means by the time your bundle of joy is two years … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Tips for Toilet Training Without PullUps10 Nanny Interview Questions About Scheduling
April 5, 2012When hiring a nanny, you want someone who is willing to work with your schedule. Every family is unique and has different scheduling needs. Determining what your basic schedule looks like is essential in ascertaining who you are going to … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Nanny Interview Questions About Scheduling10 Additional Ways Nannies Can Help Families
March 31, 2012While providing personalized, quality childcare should be every nanny’s highest priority; there are other areas in which some nannies may be willing to provide additional assistance with appropriate compensation. Here are ten of the ways that many nannies are a … Continue reading
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