Helping Children Manage Change

Helping Children Manage Change

The very essence of life is based on change. From the time we’re born through adulthood we are constantly changing both physically and mentally. If change is such a constant in our lives; why do some people seem to easily accept changes and others are thrown by them?...
New Year’s Resolutions for Children

New Year’s Resolutions for Children

It’s that time of year again – the calendar is changing, and we are approaching a new year. Many of us will make resolutions to improve or change things about ourselves or update our personal or professional goals. Resolutions are commonly related to our health (eat...
What is a Nanny Share?

What is a Nanny Share?

“Have you ever considered doing a nanny share?” I was interviewing for a traditional nanny position when the mother brought up the question. She went on to explain: “We have a friend with a daughter just a few months older than our son. They live a few streets down...
A child asks, “What is Hanukkah?”

A child asks, “What is Hanukkah?”

Parents and childcare providers can answer most questions that children ask about different people. If a child in McDonald’s and asks about someone who is wearing distinctive clothing – say a nun in a habit or a Muslim woman wearing a burka and hijab – the childcare...
Helping Nannies Manage Change

Helping Nannies Manage Change

As nannies, there are a lot of things that change in your life. The children in your charge will grow and need different levels of care. You may need to change families as circumstances change. Childcare standards and norms evolve.  It is important to be able to...