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March 5, 2021

TV to Feel Good About for Kids

We have all been using TV more than usual. And while spring is almost here, it is likely you still may need a few days where you can turn it on and feel good. Here are a few shows that make you feel better about the screen. Preschoolers Sesame Street You can never go wrong […]

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February 4, 2021

Talking COVID Vaccine

The rollout of the COVID 19 vaccination gives us hope for light at the end of the tunnel. However, there is much to learn about and consider regarding nannies, families and the vaccine. Here is some general info you will need to know. CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) has some great information about the vaccine. […]

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January 5, 2021

Rituals & Habits with Kids

It’s January, a time of new beginnings. However we find ourselves this year stuck in a few ways that are likely discouraging. To combat those feelings, let’s focus on something we can control with an outcome of healthy habits or rituals. Children love the comforting feeling of routines. They love to know what is coming […]

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December 1, 2020

Perfect Thank You Card

Thank you cards are becoming a lost art. However, there are so many reasons why it is worth it to teach kids to send these letters. Not only do you get to help teach grace, gratefulness and appreciation, it helps strengthen relationships which is important this year when we can’t all be together. As a […]

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November 3, 2020

Mindset – Encouraging Gratitude

As Thanksgiving approaches, we usually are talking about all the things we are thankful for this season. This year feels very different. It is not easy to be thankful for endless zoom calls instead of being with people. It is not easy to be thankful for always staying at home instead of gathering with family […]

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October 15, 2020

Great Alternative Halloween Ideas

Halloween has become a huge holiday season in the past few years. It isn’t just trick or treat, it’s school parties, hay rides, block parties and haunted houses. Most of these things will not be able to happen, or at least not in the same way this year. So what can we do to make […]

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October 10, 2020

Helping Kids Manage Fear

The month of October for many is full of fun, candy, laughter and spooky surprise. But for many children, being afraid is never fun. It can be debilitating and cause the month of Halloween to be full of anxiety. There are a few things you can do to help kids manage this tough emotion. Fear […]

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July 3, 2020

Raising Open Minded Children

When we think about the humans we are hoping to raise, we hope they are accepting and welcoming of others. This actually means starting early to expose your child to those who are different than you- not only in race, ethnicity, religion or politics, but also in socioeconomic class, family structure, physical abilities and more. […]

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June 5, 2020

Music – Bonding, Stress-buster, and More for Young Children

Studies have shown us that music affects nearly every part of development for children.

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April 11, 2020

Potty Training – A Relaxed Approach

Perhaps the time has come for potty training. The term usually sparks a mixture of anticipation of a life without diapers and the dread of the process. But it doesn’t have to be thought of as a chore! There is much to know before you start down the path. Let’s explore this stage a little. […]

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Events

INA Virtual Summit

Join the INA 2024 Virtual Summit January 12-13, 2024. Friday, January 12th will have 6 workshops focused on businesses in the industry. Saturday, January 13th will have 6 workshops focused on Nannies and NCS. Summit registration gets you access to both days AND access to the recordings for 60 days after the event. Workshops will be […]

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Join US – Learn and Have Fun

Stand up for quality in-home childcare across the globe. International Nanny Association Annual Conference May 4 – 7, 2023 Orlando, Florida Doubletree by Hilton, Orlando at SeaWorld For more info Click on INA Conference website!

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Camp@Home Sample Day

Camp@Home is an exciting summer program with a different “Around the World” theme each week. Each day will include a craft and a mix of physical and imaginative activities. We are excited to bring camp to your house! Weekly Themes: California Coast Summer Camp Roundup Desert Digs Swiss Alps Hiking & Nature Sydney Outer Space […]

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