by Nanny Institute | Apr 5, 2023 | Caring for Children
Physical activity is vital to child development and a great way nannies and parents can keep children active is to involve them in sports. Children’s sports keep young bodies strong and also help growing minds. Children interact with the world through physical touch...
by Nanny Institute | Mar 1, 2023 | Caring for Children
Riding a bike is a common childhood activity and learning how to ride a bike may be a significant milestone in a child’s life. Tricycles are usually the first bikes a child rides. They do not need balancing, making it easier even for young children to sit and ride...
by Nanny Institute | Feb 1, 2023 | Caring for Children
Almost every parent and nanny has dealt with a child who wants a pet. Some children want a traditional pet like a dog or a cat. Others may want a larger animal like a horse or something less common like a ferret, tortoise, or snake. Whether it’s playing with a pooch...
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 | 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...
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