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August 29, 2013In the heat of the moment, it’s not always easy to help a child calm himself. Learning to self-soothe and finding productive ways of managing anger are essential aspects of your child’s development, though, and shouldn’t be ignored. These 10 … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Tricks for Helping Kids to Calm Themselves DownKosher Kitchen Cheat Sheet for Nannies
August 21, 2013Working for a family that observes a different faith than your own can be confusing, especially when the laws of their religion are very particular and completely foreign to you. For non-Jewish nannies that are employed by observant Jewish families … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on Kosher Kitchen Cheat Sheet for Nannies10 Tips for Transitioning to a New School this Fall
August 7, 2013By Erin McNeill Fall is generally a time of big transitions for kids as they head back to school and leave behind the unstructured days of summer, but for kids who will be heading to new schools this fall, it … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Tips for Transitioning to a New School this FallArt Projects That Are Perfect to Do Outside
August 5, 2013By Erin McNeill Summer is the perfect time to play outdoors, but even better, it’s the perfect time to do all of those really messy art projects outside! Here are a few messy projects you can do with the kids to … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on Art Projects That Are Perfect to Do OutsideHow to Create a Memorable Art Museum Visit for Kids
July 30, 2013By Erin McNeill Taking your children to an art museum doesn’t have to be a dreaded experience! Did you know you can actually make it a fun and engaging learning experience for you and your family? A bit of planning … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on How to Create a Memorable Art Museum Visit for Kids10 Water Games for Kids of All Ages
July 28, 2013By Erin McNeill The summer is warming up quickly, and you may not always have access to a beach or pool to beat the heat, so here are a few games you can do in your own backyard that will … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Water Games for Kids of All Ages10 Water Play Activities for Children of All Ages
July 24, 2013By Erin McNeill The excitement over the dog days of summer, while highly anticipated during the school year, has a tendency to wane as the days drag on. Instead of listening to, “I’m bored!” over and over again, get the … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Water Play Activities for Children of All Ages10 Summer Sensory Activities for Toddlers
July 22, 2013By Erin McNeill Summer is a great time to get out all of the messy art projects because you can bring them outdoors to keep the mess outside and clean up simple. You can also incorporate water, ice and other techniques … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Summer Sensory Activities for Toddlers10 Tips to Keep Little Ones Safe Around Pools at Home
July 18, 2013By Erin McNeill Pool season is upon us and it’s up to you to create a safe environment for kids to swim in. Swimming can be such a huge relief in the heat of the summer, but it can also … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Tips to Keep Little Ones Safe Around Pools at HomeHow to Create a Neighborhood Camp for Kids
July 17, 2013By Erin McNeill Are you tired of hearing the age-old phrase, “I’m bored!” once summer vacation hits? Consider working together with your neighbors to create a camp for the kids on the block! A summer camp can accommodate children of many … Continue reading
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