by Nanny Institute | Jan 11, 2023 | Caring for Children
Laughing is Good for You A child’s laughter can raise your spirits and bring a smile to your face. According to the AAP, there is power in play and laughter. But what is laughter, why is it good for us, and how can we make children laugh? Laughter is a pleasant...
by Nanny Institute | Dec 7, 2022 | Caring for Children
Children lie. We’ve all seen the meme where the child’s face is covered in chocolate and he’s saying – Not me – I didn’t eat it!” All parents and nannies who care for children have caught them in a lie. Lying occurs at various ages and for various reasons. Most of us...
by Nanny Institute | Nov 2, 2022 | Caring for Children
I was sitting in the park monitoring the play of my charges when I overheard a thought-provoking conversation. The mother stated that she was having difficulty getting her family members to understand her daughter’s neurodivergences. If you are a nanny and...
by Nanny Institute | Oct 2, 2022 | Caring for Children
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome – Progress But No Cure – Yet Nannies need to stay current on SIDS. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is defined as the unexplained death of a sleeping infant under the age of 12 months. According to the MAYO clinic, “Infants are...
by Nanny Institute | Jun 22, 2022 | Caring for Children
For the first time since 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated their sleep guidelines for infants. According to the AAP: “Each year in the United States, approximately 3500 infants die of sleep-related infant deaths, including sudden infant death...
by Nanny Institute | Apr 11, 2022 | Caring for Children
by Gwen Payne Moving to a new place can present a host of obstacles for the entire family. One of the biggest challenges will be helping your child adjust to a new school in a new place. According to Psychology Today, children can experience a lot of mixed emotions...
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