Playdough is a hallmark of childhood, largely because it’s so fun for kids to mush and squish around. The possibilities of what you can create with Playdough are endless, and kids have a blast rolling it around, squishing it up, and imprinting different toys into it. However it can also be tempting for little kids to eat due to its squishy consistency, which can make parents wary of buying it for their children. When you make your own Playdough, however, you know what is in it and the … [Read more...]
Babysitting: 10 Classic Books to Read with your Child
July 25, 2012 by
Babysitting: 10 Classic Books to Read with your Child Reading with your child is an enjoyable activity that many parents love to do with their kids, and according to the U.S. Department of Education is one worth doing often. The U.S. Department of Education has stated that it will not only help her learn to read, but it will also help her to be successful throughout all of her education and onto her career. Check out these classic stories that you may remember from your childhood and read … [Read more...]
Nannies Need to Know About Peanut Allergies
July 23, 2012 by
Between 1997 and 2008 the number of children diagnosed with a peanut allergy more than tripled. This alarming trend, aside from creating a need for parents to be extra-vigilant about the foods their children are exposed to, has also made it necessary for nannies to educate themselves as thoroughly as possible on the subject. As the number of afflicted children continues to rise, the likelihood of a nanny encountering at least one allergic child over the course of her career also grows stronger. … [Read more...]
Workers’ Compensation Insurance in Childcare Industry
July 20, 2012 by
What Nannies Need to Know About Workers’ Compensation Workers’ Compensation Insurance provides injured workers with wage replacement benefits and covers medical costs incurred as a result of injuries sustained in the workplace. With this being said, if anything was to happen to you at work, knowing that you have qualified personal injury attorneys like Younce, Vtipil Baznik, P.A. out there to help you out may make this situation a lot less stressful to deal with, as they'll be able to guide … [Read more...]
Positive Discipline – Dr. Jane Nelsen
July 19, 2012 by
Positive Discipline - Dr. Jane Nelsen Positive Discipline is an approach to discipline that is designed to teach children to become responsible, respectful, and resourceful members of their families and communities. It’s based on the popular book, Positive Discipline, by Dr. Jane Nelsen. Positive Discipline offers effective tools for parents, teachers, nannies, and anyone else who wants to teach life skills to children in a respectful and encouraging way. Here are a few of Positive … [Read more...]
6 Reasons Why Being a Nanny is Different than Being a Daycare Worker
July 18, 2012 by
6 Reasons Why a 'Nanny' is Different than a 'Daycare Worker' All quality caregivers have a genuine love and working knowledge of children; however different care giving environments require a different type of childcare. For caregivers with other types of care giving experience who enter into the world of nannying, the change of environment often comes along with an unexpected change in expectations. While daycare providers and nannies may share similar skill sets, the dynamics of working in … [Read more...]
