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← Older posts Newer posts →10 Reasons Nannies Simply Should Not Lie to Parents
March 25, 2012Though there are times in every nanny’s career when stretching the truth seems preferable to facing a difficult situation with absolute honesty, there are an endless number of reasons why honesty is always the best policy. Here are ten of … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Reasons Nannies Simply Should Not Lie to ParentsDyslexia – What Parents and Nannies Need to Know
March 23, 2012Learning disabilities affect between 5% and 10% of American students; the most common of these disorders is dyslexia. For parents and nannies of dyslexic students, understanding and helping kids to manage their disability can sometimes be a confusing and frustrating … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on Dyslexia – What Parents and Nannies Need to Know10 Things a Nanny Might Refuse to Do
March 18, 2012Hiring a nanny can be a complicated task, even for those who have done so before. For first time nanny employers without a clear idea of what the job typically entails, the journey is often significantly more difficult. Here are … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Things a Nanny Might Refuse to Do10 Reasons to Introduce Your Nanny to Your Neighbors
March 16, 2012One of the things that many families don’t consider when engaging a full-time nanny is the necessity of introducing her to the neighbors that they might encounter during the course of their work. For live-in nannies, these introductions are Essential … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Reasons to Introduce Your Nanny to Your NeighborsHow to Prevent Choking in Babies
March 15, 2012Nothing is scarier than having your baby or the baby in your care in immediate danger. As much as we worry about all the things that could happen, facing them in a critical moment is even worse. The best way … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on How to Prevent Choking in Babies10 Fun Rhyming Games to Play With Kids
February 22, 2012Vocabulary building and sound recognition can be developed naturally and with a healthy dose of fun via the use of rhyming games. Kids can learn to identify words that sound alike, their meanings and spellings by turning the learning experience … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Fun Rhyming Games to Play With KidsWhen it Comes to Childcare You Get What You Pay For
February 15, 2012The old saying that you get what you pay for refers to the principle that quality costs money, and anything inexpensive is of inferior quality. That’s probably true more often than not, and when it comes to childcare, it’s no … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on When it Comes to Childcare You Get What You Pay For10 Ways to Spread the Word About Your Nanny Support Group
February 11, 2012You may be thinking of forming a support group for nannies, but you might be wondering how you will get the word out to others that your support group exists. There are many ways to reach nannies who may be … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Ways to Spread the Word About Your Nanny Support Group10 Challenges Nannies Face During a Recession
February 4, 2012The financial crisis and resulting recession that rocked much of the world in recent years has affected the majority of industries around the globe in some way or another; the nanny profession is no exception. Here are ten of the … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Challenges Nannies Face During a Recession3 Types of ADHD: What Nannies Should Know
January 29, 2012Before becoming a nanny for a child diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, the average person is typically unaware that there are actually three different types of the disorder. The Center for Disease Control recognizes Predominately Inattentive Type, … Continue reading
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