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Creative Ways to Reduce Screen Time

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…

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Create a Roadmap for your Day

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…

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Developmental Milestone Series: Ages 4 and 5

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…

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Ask the Nannies: How to Handle Challenging Situations

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…

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Talking to Children (or not) About Sensitive Topics

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…

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Developmental Milestone Series: Ages 2 and 3

From Tantrums to Triumphs: Navigating Ages 2-3 Development Put on your seatbelt and get ready! We are sharing a lot of information here in the hopes of helping you continue to develop as the wonderful nanny you are! Client families know that…

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Developmental Milestone Series: Age 1-2

Toddler's Second Year: A Thrilling Voyage of Progress and Curiosity! 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…

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Ask the Nannies: Tips For Starting a New Nanny Job

How do I Start Things off Right with a New Nanny Job? 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. Starting a…

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