by Nanny Institute | Feb 22, 2018 | Training and Education
Here’s how to wrap a sprained ankle. We want to keep children safe but they occasionally get injured. In sports, it’s common for children to sprain their ankle and need the help of a parent or nanny. To manage joint swelling and provide support, a...
by Nanny Institute | Feb 14, 2018 | Training and Education
It was pleasant Saturday afternoon and my friend, Amanda, was home alone with her 5-year-old daughter, Sadie. Suddenly, Amanda felt light-headed and passed out, landing on the living room floor. Sadie heard her mom fall and went to check on her. Since her mom wouldn’t...
by Nanny Institute | Feb 10, 2018 | Training and Education
With the rise of Type II diabetes in children, many childcare providers are helping to manage this life-threatening condition. If you are not familiar with diabetes, here are 5 terms that are important to understand when caring for children with diabetes. 1. Diabetes...
by Nanny Institute | Feb 1, 2018 | Training and Education
Want to be a sitter or nanny? How can you compete? Families, agencies, and employers are always looking for high-quality babysitters and nannies so set yourself apart as a certified childcare provider. According to Georgetown University Center on Education and the...
by Nanny Institute | Jan 30, 2018 | Training and Education
It’s so cute when a 3-year old boy wears a team jersey and cheers for his dad’s team. It’s adorable when a 4-year old girl wears mom’s shoes and carries her purse around the house. Imitating the behaviors of adults and other children is commonplace from infancy...
by Nanny Institute | Jan 29, 2018 | Caring for Children, Training and Education
No one likes experiencing nausea, vomiting. diarrhea, or abdominal pain, but according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 48 million people in the US get sick from a foodborne illness every year. This results in 128,000...
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