For a nanny, entertaining kids can take a lot of time, energy and ingenuity. How often have you heard the complaint “I’m bored” come from someone who’s surrounded by things to do? The good news, though, is that you’re never far from free, reliable entertainment, especially if you do a little homework first. If you’ve been stuck searching for affordable activity ideas, these might come in handy: Go to the Park A classic, and with good reason. Going to the park is a chance to get … [Read more...]
9 Free (or Nearly Free) Activities Nannies Can Do With Their Kids
Charmaine Hammond, Celebrating Toby’s Legacy!
Hoping that 2013 finds you well, and that it is your best year yet. It is an exciting time in our office, we are preparing for our new children’s book to go into production. This book is part of our Toby the dog book series, his legacy lives on through his heartwarming stories and books he inspired me to write. On Toby's Terms author Charmaine Hammond partners with Oceanside Public Library and San Diego Humane Society for the Paws to Help: READ-MEET-ACT. The Oceanside Public Library … [Read more...]
4th Abuse: Survival Stories Event – March 2 in Toronto!
Abuse: Survival Stories is an event series created in support of survivors of psychological, physical, and sexual abuse. We aim to empower survivors by creating a platform for them to speak on their experiences instead of suffering in silence. This event series has been created not in the name of the war against abuse, but in the name of peace and healing for all. 4th Abuse: Survival Stories Event Abuse: Survival Stories - Haiku: forgiveness & rebuilding trust This co-ed event is … [Read more...]