Nanny Crafts:Make Fun Flubber I'm always looking for fun things to do with the kids to pass the day along so it doesn't drag on. In fact, I get a lot of requests from nannies asking for nanny craft ideas all the time. Well, I thought that I would share with you my recipe for FunFlubber! Go check it out now and...
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Are You Cut-Out To Be A Nanny? Did you know that not everyone who loves children is cut-out to be a nanny? Yes, it's true! There are some fabulous and very loving caregivers who would be better suited in other childcare fields (teacher, daycare, worker and so on). It may seem that working as an in-home nanny is a pretty sweet gig...
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Motivator Cards Motivator Cards are a great addition to any in-home behavior management system. I bought several different types of motivator cards to use with my children, but you can also easily make one using a graph template on your computer. I bought this one at the School Box (teacher resource center) and it has re-usable stickers. I'm not a huge fan...
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In-Home-Childcare-Suggestions For Positive Reinforcement When Working With Children Anyone who works in a in-home childcare situation understands the importance of finding the right balance for discipline. I have include a few suggestions that you may want to discuss with your employer (family) before implementing them with children. What You Need Provide your child with a Motivator Card (I will upload one soon - Check...
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Sensory Activities For Kids And Other Fun Stuff I absolutely LOVE teaching through fun and educational activities, especially sensory activities for kids. A sensory activity is any activity where the child uses his or her senses when engaging an a particular activity. I have selected some of my favorite kid-friendly websites for you to visit and get inspired with your little ones...
Read MoreNanny For Hire Would you consider yourself a nanny for hire or are you overwhelmed with the thought process of hiring a live-in, live-out, full time or part time nanny? Does the "nanny-world" lingo confuse you? Well, there are many different choices when hiring your nanny. Let Georgia's Dream Nannies help you decide what situation is best for your family or which nanny job would...
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How To Write A Child Care Cover Letter Or Nanny Cover Letter And Get Noticed By Families Hello Nannies, I am so excited that you have decided to work in the in-home industry with children. I believe that working as nanny can truly be one of the most rewarding careers. Well, now that you have decided to work with children you will need to create a cover...
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How To Find The Right Nanny Position How much time have you spent applying for nanny positions only to find out that you have not received any phone calls back from prospective nanny services or families? Have you spent most of your free-time searching and then applying for the right nanny position? How do you know if a family is a good...
Read MoreHow Soon Should You Start Searching For A Nanny? If you use a nanny service like Georgia's Dream Nannies, then you have a little wiggle room with the search process. We typically prefer one to two weeks to conduct a nanny search; However, the majority of our clients only give us a few days to a week to conduct a search and...
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The Best Place To Search For Nannies In Georgia We often hear from parents a question that begs an answer - "Where is the best place to search for nannies in Georgia? " Well, you could look at online at DIY nanny websites, but this is extremely risky, time-consuming and the results typically do not last as long as a reputable...
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