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The US Nanny Association is a platform to share expert childcare articles, information about child development and tools to help parents, nannies  and childcare businesses navigate our industry. We welcome guest speakers and authors.
Parents Need a Will

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...

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Mindfulness Childcare

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...

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Calm Down Corner

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...

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Play As a Prescription

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....

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Ethics of Nannying

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...

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Mindful Living for Nannies

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...

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