“Teaching kids about health and fitness is important to me. It’s about being fit for life.” -Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Retired American Track and Field Olympic Athlete The habits and patterns you are helping to build for the children in your care…
Understanding and Implementing Parenting Philosophies as a Nanny When parents hire their nanny, the expectation is that they will carry out their desired parenting philosophies. If you have been a nanny for some time, you’ve seen this landscape continue to…
Exploring Sensory Play Sensory play is a wonderful way for kids looking to explore their senses and engage in their creativity. This particular type of play creates mental connections and pathways, and children can learn about new textures and stimuli…
It’s nearly impossible to keep up with the ever-changing world of technology that continues to grow. However, technology is incorporated into children’s lives more and more, so it is important to pause and be intentional about limiting screen time in…
Building a Daily Nanny Routine Hello wonderful caregivers! Establishing a daily routine is like crafting a roadmap for children, providing a sense of predictability, security, and stability. Routines also help children practice responsibility and time management. Additionally, the comforting rhythm…
Journey Through Early Learning: Preschool Milestones Client families know that the nannies we represent are not only experienced and professional, but knowledgeable about the various developmental milestones that children experience. Monitoring these milestones determines whether a child’s development is on…
Juggling Your Time and Energy Mom’s Best Friend’s staffing specialists Melanie and Elena have extensive experience as professional nannies. Their advice addresses frequently asked questions from both aspiring and experienced nannies. Caring for multiple children as a nanny can be…
Compassion for Delicate Family Issues Mom’s Best Friend’s staffing specialists Melanie and Elena have extensive experience as professional nannies. Their advice addresses frequently asked questions from both aspiring and experienced nannies. Nannies play a pivotal role in the lives of…
Safety in Public Mom’s Best Friend’s staffing specialists Melanie and Elena have extensive experience as professional nannies. Their advice addresses frequently asked questions from both aspiring and experienced nannies. Ensuring the safety of children in public is a top priority…
Discussing Politics, Religion, Current Events: A Word of Caution Children often learn about current events through overhearing friends, parents, neighbors, etc. As their caregiver, you are naturally going to get asked by children to provide more information, but this is…