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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?
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreIt'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.
Read MoreCreating 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!
Read MoreTaking care of teething babies and toddlers can be a big enough challenge for a mom or dad—but when you’re the nanny, it can sometimes feel downright impossible. Sometimes it doesn’t matter if the baby is with you eight hours a day, every weekday, because sometimes (like when he or she is in pain), a baby just wants his mom or dad. Jenn Sanders offers 5 ideas to help soothe your little one's pain.
Read MoreBaby-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.
Read MoreThis cold and flu season seemed to have been one of the worst we've seen in awhile. As the weather starts to get warmer is some parts of the world, bust out these healthy, yummy popsicles to help boost your littles' immunity, while also offering them a yummy treat!
Read MoreOne 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!
Read MoreLife as a nanny can be exhausting, and taking care of yourself first, can be a hard thing to do. But in order to maintain the energy we need to run around chasing toddlers all day, we HAVE to take care of our health. Knowing where to start can be a challenge, and quite overwhelming. Rob Jackson offers 5 easy tips to start improving your health TODAY so you can be the best nanny you can be!
Read MoreRegistered Dietitian, Katie Mulligan offers us 5 of her favorite recipes from 2017. Easy and healthy, what more could you want? Happy cooking, nannies!
Read MoreAttention nanny community: the Spring Nanny Ball is coming your way!
Read MoreLos Angeles speech language pathologists, Heather Marenda-Miller and Amy Wilhelm bring us a new idea for story-telling with our littles. Seeing first-hand how increased social time is impacting children’s speech and social development, Wilhelm and Marenda-Miller created therapy groups named “Social Scouts” where they teach children how to play, helping them to use their words to communicate ideas with others, and helping to enhance their social skills while inspiring creativity and imagination (from the official press release).
Read MoreThe season of giving is upon us! How do you stay sane and still manage to give meaningful gifts when you are bombarded with the sales and pressures of the holiday season? Kim Votruba Matook of The Artful Educator reminds us of what's important.
Read MoreWe 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?
Read MoreAuthor Lynne DeAmbello-Rafferty spins a humorous tale of what it's like to handle another person's breast milk throughout the day and how accidents DO happen...
Read MoreWill 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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