My soul finding rest Let me begin by saying that I've spent the last year reflecting on what matters most to me and then deriving a family/work schedule from it, dreaming (lots of it), praying (a whole lot) and planning for what the future holds for my marriage, family and business. I'm finding rest and peace once again that my soul so...
Read MoreFire-Pit Party Ideas & New Twist Using S’mores Gather Your Friends Around The Fire-pit This Weekend I can't believe that we are smack-dab in the middle of Summer. I wrote this blog post several years ago during the Fall season, but thought that it would also make a great Summer-time memory for families as well. Let's go! It’s time to grab your friends and have...
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Part 2 - Conquering Toddler Chaos and Becoming a Super Nanny Modification: Play a card game with older kids. There are some great dice games as well that do not take long but are so much fun for kids. Do they play words with friends? Challenge them. Can you teach them a hobby? Have fun with it. But find little ways to...
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Do you want to Conquer Toddler Chaos (AKA How to Be a Super Nanny) As nannies it is important to plan ahead for each day. For those of us who are natural planners, that comes easy. For those of us who are not natural planners, it can seem like an overwhelming task to plan ahead. Additionally, life with children has to allow for...
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Nanny encouragement for the one who feels unseen It has been a while since our last Nanny Encouragement Segment. For every nanny that is feeling discouraged, unimportant, unseen, lost or just caught up in the mundane, allow your heart to be encouraged with these words. THANK YOU – Thank you – thank you!!!!! Your families thank you. You are the glue holding their family...
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Creating a Terrific Nanny Resume Creating a terrific nanny resume is a favorite topic of mine; have you noticed? I look at hundreds of nanny, housekeeper, household manager and other domestic staff resumes a week. I am truly passionate about helping each household staff candidate have every advantage in presenting their gifts, talents and work history well. From the very first glance...
Read MoreHow to Connect with your Nanny Children Did you lose your dream nanny job to a nanny who clicked with the families children better? Did you bond with the children during the nanny interview or did it fall flat? A parents biggest fear is that the children will not feel comfortable with the nanny (often followed by the fear that their children...
Read MoreWhat is your Child Worth? When you are considering childcare options for your little ones, there is much to consider. From goals and wishes for what your child’s life looks like when you are not around to budget, there are some big questions to answer while choosing the best option for your family. A friend sent me an old newspaper clipping she saved...
Read MoreThe Art of the Thank You Note Oh, my heart, it is a dying art. Writing thank you notes. This totally tells my age, but goodness, when did we stop being gracious? Whether a shower gift, wedding present, birthday surprise or just a job interview, I miss a handwritten thank you note. I remember when I graduated high school, my mother made me...
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