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Category: Nanny

How to Choose the Right Summer Camp for Your Child

07/23/2013

Guest Post by: When the days get longer and the mercury starts climbing, the thoughts of kids and parents alike starts turning to summer vacation. While some kids will spend the dog days listlessly flipping through television stations or playing…

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10 Tips for Keeping Bugs Away from Your Picnic Lunch

07/16/2013

Guest Post by: Part-Time-Nanny As the weather warms up and the days get longer, the idea of al fresco dining becomes more and more appealing. When those pleasant daydreams become a reality, nothing foils the pretty picture as quickly as…

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How to Use a Family Meeting as a Discipline Tool

01/02/2013

Written By: Many parents think of discipline as something that is done in the moment, an action that stops a child from misbehaving, or one that doles out the consequence of past misbehavior. Of course that’s part of discipline, but…

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5 Crafts You Can Do Using Broken Crayons

11/16/2012

Guest Post Written By: Young children often love to color, but since they are still developing their hand-eye coordination they sometimes end up pressing down too hard on their crayons, accidentally breaking them. Most parents hate to throw the broken…

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10 Things to Keep in Mind When Teaching Your Kids about Stranger Danger

11/14/2012

Guest Post Written By: NANNY NEWS NETWORK The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Crime Information Center estimates that roughly 2,000 children are reported missing every day. Luckily, the vast majority of missing children are found and their cases are resolved…

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How to Prepare for International Travel with Kids

11/10/2012

Guest Post Written By: Summer Nanny Whether you’re traveling for pleasure or for personal reasons, making the decision to visit another country with your children in tow is not one that should be taken lightly. Bureaucratic measures, long flights, and…

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8 Fun Activities to Do with Balloons

10/27/2012

Written by: Balloons are airy globes of wonder that every kid loves to have and to play with, and can be used in so many ways. You can use balloons to decorate a room or yard, play a game, or…

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Choosing a Nanny for a High Needs Child

10/25/2012

Whether your child has a medical condition like diabetes that requires careful monitoring, or is super intense and requires non-stop interaction, choosing the right childcare provider for your high needs child is essential to ensuring his happy and healthy development.…

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10 TOP CHARACTERISTICS TO LOOK FOR IN A NANNY

10/22/2012

Written by: Sometimes it’s hard to know what to look for when you’re hiring a nanny. There are so many things that are important, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the process. Here are ten characteristics that quality caregivers share.…

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9 Ways to Welcome Your New Live-In Nanny into Your Home

10/20/2012

Written by: Congratulations, you've hired a new nanny! Beginning to work with a new nanny is an exciting time, and welcoming her into your home, especially if she’s a live-in nanny, is an important step in developing a good nanny…

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