by Nanny Institute | Jun 25, 2019 | Training and Education
We’ve all heard that it is important for parents and nannies to read to children from an early age, but we are also learning it’s vital to talk with them. An MIT study (1) finds that “engaging children in conversation is more important for brain development than...
by Nanny Institute | May 7, 2019 | Caring for Children, Training and Education
Three-year-olds have a lot to say! As infants, children listen to sounds and words in their environment, practice how to make sounds and words, learn new words, and make sentences so that they can interact with the world around them. Parents and Nannies need to...
by Nanny Institute | Aug 7, 2018 | Training and Education
The learning environment is an area created by parents, nannies and teachers that a child lives or plays. Positive learning environments in a home, daycare, or school foster emotional, physical, and academic development as everything from wall color to seating...
by Nanny Institute | Jul 24, 2018 | Training and Education
Isaac Asimov said, “The human brain, then, is the most complicated organization of matter that we know.” As a parent or nanny, you have the opportunity to assist in optimizing the growth and development of children in your care. The way in which you interact, play,...
by Nanny Institute | Apr 10, 2018 | Training and Education
Music is so important to children because it enhances speaking and vocal development, communication and attention skills. When activities include music and play, children have the ability to focus and develop listening skills. Children also learn ways to express...
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