With many parents working from home now, some children may be less inclined to worry about having a new childcare provider if they are able to get out of the house and have a change of scene. With a little bit of imagination and a lot of silliness, nannies are sure to have a great time exploring the great outdoors, otherwise known as the yard, with their charges!
Read MoreAs a nanny providing temporary childcare, you don't always have the opportunity to build rapport with kids over a long period of time. And, let's face it, some kids are slow to warm! The best way to win them over is to be your silliest, most playful self!
Read MoreIn order to form a great working relationship, it's important for parents and nannies to respect boundaries. It's also important to do so while leaving room for open communication and for seeing the situation from both points of view.
Nannies, read on to learn how you can create space for a great day everyday with work from home parents!
Read MoreSome days are harder than others for kids to leave their parents. It is important to understand this behavior and help them through it. Read this week's blog featuring tips and tricks to help redirect kids and turn their day back around!
Read MoreSome children’s behaviors are going to require redirecting, but that can often can be difficult, considering it is not always easy knowing where to begin the process. From being able to identify the issues to taking actions to correct the behavior properly, this week’s blog is full of helpful tips to refresh or learn new re-directive phrases.
Read MoreBeing able to stop a child's tantrum is not nearly as easy as we would all like it to be, let's face it. We will never be able to prevent kids from becoming upset, but we can learn to help them work through their frustration and gain skills to assist in the future.
Read MoreSometimes having a difficult conversation with the parents of the child you nanny for can be nerve-wracking. From finding the right words to worrying about their response, this week's blog is dedicated to helping you address parents in a professional manner.
Read MoreWorking as a nanny for a stay at home parent can have its up and downs. From not wanting to get in each others way to making sure you are not relying on your nanny for every little task. This weeks blog will better prepare you for working for a stay at home parent!
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