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Ever wonder why toddlers are difficult at meal times? Well, there are few universal reasons. First off, let’s remember that developmentally toddlers are working to figure out their own independence. This means making their own choices when it comes to everything from the color of the shirt they wear to the foods they put into […]
MoreSaying goodbye to a parent or caregiver is difficult for most children at some point in their development. For some kids, however, there is an anxiety that can be overwhelming. We need to help kids manage those big feelings. Babies It shows up developmentally in kids for the first time usually around the age of […]
MoreWe can’t wait for our children to talk to us! What a joy it is to hear what they think and feel. But language development is not always a smooth pathway. Let’s chat about this a little. Speech v Language There is a big difference between speech and language. Speech refers to the actual sounds, […]
MoreWe 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 […]
MoreThe 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. […]
MoreIt’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 […]
MoreThank 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 […]
MoreAs 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 […]
MoreHalloween 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 […]
MoreThe 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 […]
MoreHilton Denver City Center Denver, CO March 20-22, 2026 INA’s annual conference brings together childcare professionals to network, learn, and advance the highest standards in professional in-home care. Click here to learn more. Questions? Contact Conference Committee conference@nanny.org
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