Five Tips for Being a Calmer Parent
000 Originally posted here. Did you lose your cool with the kids today? Did you feel terribly guilty later, and then berate yourself over and over for it? Don’t worry,…
10 Things Every Parent Should Know About Play
000Originally posted here. 1. Children learn through their play. Don’t underestimate the value of play. Children learn and develop: cognitive skills – like math and problem solving in a pretend…
8 Things Teachers Wish Parents Knew
000Originally posted here. The parent-teacher relationship is indeed a special one. When you’re both on the same page, you can pave the way for a (hopefully!) smooth school year. But…
Working with a Parent with Special Needs
000Many, many professional nannies work for families whose children have special needs. But what about the situation when the Mom or Dad is actually the family member with a special…
10 Tips For Easing Separation Anxiety
000Originally posted here. There comes a point in every child’s life when she’s forced to face the world without the parents she depends upon so fiercely. While painful for everyone…
Traveling With Toddlers
000“Hayley Spurway’s Tips For Traveling with Toddlers” was originally posted here. Take your time The greatest thing you can take – whether at the airport, sightseeing or getting from A…
Should I Put My Baby on a Schedule?
000Expert Answers with Judith Owens, pediatric sleep expert. Originally posted here. While your baby’s a newborn, he should call the shots when it comes to his eating and sleeping schedule. This may…
10 Tips for Open Communication
000It is vitally important to keep open communication between nanny and family. The following is a list of suggestions that may help as you work together. Here are 10 Tips…