Making learning fun is a challenge for many people that interact with kids, whether they’re parents or childcare workers. Trying to balance fun with actual educational content can feel nearly impossible. But the science of the world around us can be very interesting and even downright enjoyable and teaching the scientific method doesn’t have […]
Babysitting was the first thing I did as a job when I was a young teen. And like many a young babysitter, the main activity done to keep the kiddos occupied was the ever-classic “playing pretend.” Now, it may seem a little tiring to keep up with all the wild imaginings of a kid who […]
When I was in high school, I volunteered as a summer camp counselor. It was a wonderful experience, and though I’d worked with kids in other contexts before that (including a heaping helping of babysitting), there was one thing in the experience that surprised me. One kid was particularly rambunctious in comparison to the others […]
There’s almost no better way to connect with friends and family than over food. If we think about most “feel-good” foods they’re usually packed with sugar and carbs that make them unhealthy. Both children and adults usually flock towards these, less healthy options, because of comfort, ease and taste. It is important to take care […]
When I started The Nanny Love Facebook group I didn’t have a clear vision of what it would become. I knew it needed to be a place of community and camaraderie; one that promoted empowerment and being one’s own advocate. I wanted it to be more than just social networking – instead, one that is […]
“A Nanny? Why? Are you ever going to get a real job?” I’m sure those are questions we are all used to hearing. I could go on about how being a Nanny is absolutely a “real job” and how 99% of the people who ask me that question couldn’t last a week doing what I […]
I’ve always prided myself on being the best Military spouse I can be. My husband and I have literally been together since he started his career in the Navy, so I’ve done everything from writing letters daily in boot-camp, to volunteering on his FRG, to losing 50lbs while he was deployed so we could have […]
I was delighted when Jackie, who runs www.faithfullnest.com, reached out asking if she can interview me. Here is the interview! Please check out Jackie’s AMAZING blog- make sure your Nanny Parents check out her resourceful blog too! XOXO Marie
I will never forget the first time I saw her. I had moved to LA 9 month’s prior and had been to countless interviews. I couldn’t seem to find the right fit. I had one temp job on location for a couple of months and was abused by my employer and developed an anxiety issue. […]
I once had an ocean massage – a massage, in the ocean – on a workday. Being a travel nanny can certainly have its perks! You’ve probably clued on to the fact that it has its downsides, too. All work does, all travel does, and catching baby’s poo in your hands isn’t fun, even if […]