Do you want to Conquer Toddler Chaos (AKA How to Be a Super Nanny) As nannies it is important to plan ahead for each day. For those of us who are natural planners, that comes easy. For those of us who are not natural planners, it can seem like an overwhelming task to plan ahead. Additionally, life with children has to allow for...
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Nanny encouragement for the one who feels unseen It has been a while since our last Nanny Encouragement Segment. For every nanny that is feeling discouraged, unimportant, unseen, lost or just caught up in the mundane, allow your heart to be encouraged with these words. THANK YOU – Thank you – thank you!!!!! Your families thank you. You are the glue holding their family...
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Creating a Terrific Nanny Resume Creating a terrific nanny resume is a favorite topic of mine; have you noticed? I look at hundreds of nanny, housekeeper, household manager and other domestic staff resumes a week. I am truly passionate about helping each household staff candidate have every advantage in presenting their gifts, talents and work history well. From the very first glance...
Read MoreHow to Connect with your Nanny Children Did you lose your dream nanny job to a nanny who clicked with the families children better? Did you bond with the children during the nanny interview or did it fall flat? A parents biggest fear is that the children will not feel comfortable with the nanny (often followed by the fear that their children...
Read MoreWhat is your Child Worth? When you are considering childcare options for your little ones, there is much to consider. From goals and wishes for what your child’s life looks like when you are not around to budget, there are some big questions to answer while choosing the best option for your family. A friend sent me an old newspaper clipping she saved...
Read MoreThe Art of the Thank You Note Oh, my heart, it is a dying art. Writing thank you notes. This totally tells my age, but goodness, when did we stop being gracious? Whether a shower gift, wedding present, birthday surprise or just a job interview, I miss a handwritten thank you note. I remember when I graduated high school, my mother made me...
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Letting Go of Mom Guilt Part 2 Our Placement Coordinator started a little 2-part series on Letting Go of Mom Guilt and you can check out part 1-here if you missed it. I speak from experience when I say, don’t rush this time. As much as it is chaotic and exhausting and difficult at times, it goes so quickly and you will miss these...
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Stop Complaining "Stop complaining about everything and be thankful." I don't know about you, but I find myself saying "stop complaining" a lot when speaking to my children. I'm not sure where they learned how to complain so much...
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Letting Go of Mom Guilt If you have given birth to a child, you have probably already experienced mom guilt. Whether it was guilt over breastfeeding or bottle, cloth or store-bought diapers, sleep routines, almost from the start mom guilt starts to occur. Am I loving them enough? Am I correcting their behavior enough? Do I say yes too much? Do I...
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Staying Healthy While Pregnant Pregnancy! For those of us who would like to be pregnant, it is so full of hope. For those of us who are pregnant, well, depending on your current hormonal state determines how you feel about life and pregnancy right this very second. For those of us who will no longer be pregnant because that ship has sailed...
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