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10 Tips on How to Help Kids Give Back to the Community

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Erin

By Erin McNeill Helping children give back to the community teaches them compassion, initiative, and giving while assisting others in need. It’s important to help children recognize that there are people in their own community who are less fortunate than … Continue reading →

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What Nannies Need to Know About Allergies

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Erin

The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology published a recent study showing that the rate of peanut allergies in children has tripled between 1997 and 2008, as well as a 2012 study that indicated a correlation between antibacterial hygiene products … Continue reading →

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Health Insurance Options for Nannies

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Erin

President Obama’s controversial Affordable Care Act won’t be fully implemented until 2015 or beyond, which means that many Americans are still without health insurance coverage. Some families may opt to provide health benefits to their nannies as part of an … Continue reading →

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10 Moments When a Nanny Should Stand Up to Her Employers

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Erin

Though nannies are the employees of the families they work for and thus required to adhere to the rules and guidelines set forth by their employers, there are times when a nanny absolutely should stand up to the people for … Continue reading →

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10 Tips on Keeping Kids Safe While Sledding This Winter

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Erin

By Erin McNeill Nothing says winter quite like a pile of snow, a child all bundled up, and a sled. Unfortunately, the Consumer Products Safety Commission reports that there are about 46,000 sledding injuries that are seen in emergency rooms … Continue reading →

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10 Things Nannies Should Know About Developmental Disabilities

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Erin

Working with children who have special needs, developmental differences and disabilities can be one of the most challenging and also rewarding posts of a nanny’s career. It can also be one of the most confusing if she’s not well-prepared with … Continue reading →

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How to Plan a Suprise for Your Boss

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Erin

When your employer’s birthday or another significant event worthy of celebration rolls around, the idea of throwing a surprise party can be very appealing. It can also be fairly difficult to pull off, as much of your boss’s job requires … Continue reading →

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10 Activities to Do With Kids for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Erin

By Erin McNeill While we should be thankful all year long, Thanksgiving brings about the feeling that we should be doing more to appreciate what we already have. Raising kids to be thankful is an important part of most families … Continue reading →

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Nannies: Why it May Matter Who Your Friends Are

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Erin

In many jobs, who you have as friends isn’t something that’s really important to your boss. But like with government and high profile jobs, many nanny employers do care about what you do and who you associate with. While it … Continue reading →

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30 Blog Posts with Tips on Nanny Background Checks

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Erin

Trusting a relative stranger with the care of the most precious, vulnerable members of your family can be a terrifying prospect, even when the nanny candidate you’re considering seems well-qualified, competent and charming. As the Internet continues to simplify the … Continue reading →

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