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Parents Need a Will
Why Every Parent Needs a Will: Securing Your Child's Future in the Face of the Unexpected As a parent, ensuring the safety and well-being of your children is your top priority. While many parents are diligent about everyday safety measures—like securing car seats and...
Mindfulness Childcare
The Role of Mindfulness in Childcare: How Nannies Can Promote Emotional Awareness Mindfulness is becoming an increasingly popular tool for emotional regulation and stress management, not only for adults but also for children. For nannies, integrating...
Handling Conflict Between Nannies and Employers
Handling Conflict Between Nannies and Employers: Strategies for Resolution Conflicts between nannies and employers can arise from misunderstandings, unmet expectations, or lack of communication. These conflicts are common in personal work environments where boundaries...
Calm Down Corner
How to Create a Calm Down Corner: Teaching Children Emotional Self-Regulation Teaching children emotional self-regulation is one of the most crucial aspects of early childhood development. A calm down corner provides a safe space where children can manage overwhelming...
Power of Positive Reinforcement
Positive reinforcement is a powerful tool in childcare that encourages good behavior by rewarding children when they act appropriately. Unlike punishment, which focuses on stopping undesirable behavior, positive reinforcement works by motivating children to continue...
Play As a Prescription
Play As a Prescription: Your Nanny Brain Needs Fun Too By Dr. Linda Karges-Bone “Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning.” Diane Ackerman Once the foundational strategy for early childhood, play has become the fashionable health choice for adults....
Emotional Labor in Childcare
Childcare involves far more than physical tasks; it also requires significant emotional labor. Nannies are expected to remain patient, supportive, and nurturing, even when dealing with stressful or challenging situations. Emotional labor, a concept...
Why Winter Reading and Games Are Important
Fun reading and games you can do with the children in your care.by Dr. Linda Karges-Bone Engaging children in seasonal readings and activities fosters their cognitive, emotional, and social development. Winter-themed games and stories offer a chance to explore...
Ethics of Nannying
Nannying is a unique profession that often blurs the lines between personal and professional boundaries. Nannies work intimately with families, forming close bonds with the children they care for while maintaining professional responsibilities. The ethics of...
Mindful Living for Nannies
Carefully Curated Thoughts on a Few Weeks of Truly Mindful Living to Help Nannies by Dr. Linda Karges-Bone Life happens. Sometimes that little adage becomes more than a saying on a tote bag or travel mug. Sometimes, life throws each or all of us a curve ball and we...
Countdown to Winter Holidays
Let's Count Down to the Winter Holidays Fun and Practical Critical Thinking Skills That Incorporate the Season by Dr. Linda Karges-Bone As the Winter holiday season draws near, nannies find themselves frantically keeping pace with school performances, holiday...
Conflict Resolution in Nanny-Family Relationships
Nanny-Family Conflict Resolution: Creating a Harmonious Child-Rearing Environment Nurturing a harmonious nanny-family relationship is vital for providing children with an environment where they can thrive. However, as with any relationship, conflicts can arise. As an...