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Protecting Your Mental Health as a Nanny
Nannying is meaningful, relationship-driven work, and it can also be emotionally demanding in ways that are easy to overlook. Caring well for children starts with caring well for yourself. Here are a few practical ways to protect your mental health in this role. Recognize the Signs of Burnout Burnout does not always look dramatic. It…
Read MoreWhat Does Healthy Mental Health Look Like for Kids?
Mental health conversations have become much more open in recent years, which is a welcome shift. But it can still be hard to know what healthy mental health actually looks like in a child, especially since it shows up differently at different ages. Here is a general guide to what to watch for, and how…
Read MoreTeaching Responsibility at Every Age
Responsibility is not a lesson kids learn in one sitting. It builds gradually, layer by layer, from the toddler who carries her own cup to the teenager who manages his own homework deadlines. Knowing what to expect at each stage makes it much easier for parents and caregivers to set kids up for success rather…
Read MoreTeach Your Children the Importance of Giving
Everyone says that it’s better to give than to receive. But, it can be easy to lose sight of this during the holiday season, especially for kids. So much of the Christmas season is focused on toys and presents, kids tend to catch a case of the “gimmies.” Are you having a hard time teaching…
Read MoreHelping your Preschooler with Separation Anxiety
It is common for kids, especially preschoolers, to suffer from separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is hard on both the child and the parents. Trust me I know, I have lived through it. Whether it was taking my children to school, a birthday party or a leaving them with a babysitter they cried. Leaving them was…
Read MoreSpring Forward with Ease: 5 Tips for Helping Kids Adjust to Daylight Saving Time
As the days grow longer and the warmth of spring beckons, the annual ritual of Daylight Saving Time (DST) returns Sunday, March 10. While we adults may grumble about losing an hour of precious sleep, parents and nannies know that the real challenge lies in helping little ones adapt to the time change. Fear not!…
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