Thinking about entering into a nanny share? Curious as to what a nanny share even IS? Look no further! Louise Dunham, of Placement Solutions, offers her advice on the important aspects to consider and how it can benefit everyone involved!
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Sometimes, nannies who are also mothers find themselves being nicer and more lenient towards their Nanny Kids, and less so to their own children. Kimberley Roberts Benakovich, a nanny and a mother, writes about this anomaly that she experienced. Can you relate?
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If you are a family who is considering doing a nanny share, but you don’t want to have to deal with another set of parents regularly or would rather not have a strange child in your home, a Nanny Mom may be exactly what you are looking for! There are some potential drawbacks to hiring a Nanny Mom that a family will have to consider during the hiring process. Kimberley Roberts Benakovich gathers some first-hand accounts from parents who have hired Nanny Moms to help guide you along your way to making this decision.
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It's no secret that caring for another person can take a lot out of you. In this profession, it's very easy to lose yourself in your job and in the lives of your Nanny Family, putting self-care on the back-burner. But it's so important to realize the signs of burn-out and fatigue and to know what you can do to take care of yourself, both in the moment and in the long-term.
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Creating anything is a beautiful, unpredictable, messy process. You start with an idea, you craft it into a form, you step away, you add to it, you love it, you add more, you hate it, you pull some back, you play and adjust until you decide it is complete. This is the beauty and struggle of creating art. This is what makes kids’ art equally critical and incredible. With every mark, stroke, and squiggle, we are witnessing their artistic process. They are honing their abilities to create. Graphic designer and owner of the Artful Educator, Kim Votruba-Matook, offers us some advice on how to let our little ones be creative and create wonderful works of art!
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Baby-led weaning is not a new concept, but important nonetheless. Baby-led weaning is a natural transition from breastfeeding or formula feeding to solid foods. It promotes exploration of food and allows baby to set the pace for eating. The method of introducing solids allows baby to self-regulate, promoting appetite control, and therefore decreasing the risk of becoming overweight later in life.
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Last November, the Nannypalooza conference made it's way overseas to the UK. Louise Dunham, of Placement Solutions in Australia, gives us a first-hand account of the conference from it's organizers and attendees.
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One of the benefits of being a nanny is the possibility of being able to bring your own child with you one day. This can prevent many challenges for both nanny moms and the parents of your charges, and it certainly doesn't work for everyone. Here's an inside look into the world of Nanny Moms, with first-hand accounts from Nanny Moms themselves, weighing the good and the bad and everything in between!
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Who doesn't love reading to their littles? Nannies are ever on the search for new books to keep it fresh and interesting for our charges. Kandice Cole offers us 5 books that she LOVES and recommends we start reading to the kiddos today!
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Thinking of making your own baby food? There are many health benefits to doing so. Clancy Cash Harrison offers some tips on making some delicious, healthy baby food for your littles!
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We all know what an important job it is to someone's nanny. We can all relate to the ups and downs of this job. But what being a nanny actually MEANS to you varies from person to person. Super Nanny, Sarah Faria, gives us a glimpse into her nanny day and her thoughts about what being a nanny is like for her. Can you relate?
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Will you be prepared if an emergency situation occurs? Have you been through a crisis at work before? Author Amber Barrett tells of a frightening experience that occurred with her and her charges this summer and relates some tips for making sure YOU are prepared for anything!
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National Recognition Week 2017 is September 24-30. While it's nice to be appreciated for the work we do, it's also a good time to sit back and reflect on WHY we chose this career in the first place, and what keeps us going at it, day after day. Author and nanny, Latasha Doyle shares a heart-warming story about her reasons WHY.
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Do people think your days as a nanny consist of sitting around watching children play all day? All nannies know that's far from the truth. Author Nicola Manton gives readers a little insight into what her day is like as a nanny. Maybe you can relate...
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Snack time is a vital part of childhood, and of course you want to fill your little ones up with nutritious snacks that are also fun for them to eat. Try these tips for ensuring your charges are snacking on nothing but the best!
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Our editor-in-chief reviews the book "There's More to Books Than Reading" by Kathryn Lord. Find our exclusive interview with the author herself in our July 2017 print issue!
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