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Notes from Your Nanny

Notes from Your Nanny: Are You Trying to Find a Nanny?

by DenaFebruary 23, 2010 Notes from Your Nanny

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When families are looking for a nanny, they want to find one that is caring, qualified, and, most importantly, a good match with their children and their lifestyle. Of course, finding the perfect nanny is not always an easy task, but along my own journey of finding the perfect family I discovered there [...]

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Notes from Your Nanny #9: ‘Tis the Time to Show You Care

by DenaFebruary 2, 2010 Notes from Your Nanny

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With Valentine’s Day coming up, the timing is perfect to show your appreciation for all the hard work and loving care that your nanny provides for your children and your family. Of course it is important to show appreciation along the way, but this holiday provides an opportunity to give [...]

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Notes from Your Nanny #8: Why I Love Being a Nanny

by DenaJanuary 19, 2010 Notes from Your Nanny

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I tend to write lengthy articles that are informative and educational in nature, but this time I want to keep this sweet and short.
I love children. I love my job. Here are some of the reasons I love these things, my top ten if you will:
- Being greeted by a little [...]

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Learn to Love the Winter – Or At Least Like It (Part Two!)

by DenaDecember 29, 2009 Notes from Your Nanny

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I suspect you cannot wait to read this blog so that you will then, and only then, be fully prepared and willing to love winter. Well, wait no more!
The second secret to enjoying the winter months is finding an activity that you really enjoy that requires the cold and/or snow. I have [...]

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Learn to Love the Winter…or at Least Like It — Part One.

by DenaDecember 9, 2009 Notes from Your Nanny

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A Special Feature in our Notes from Your Nanny Series…

Now that the last of the leaves have fallen, those of us from the northern part of the country are anticipating snow; some of us happily and some of us not so much. I personally cannot wait for the snow to come and I [...]

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Notes from Your Nanny #5: What’s in the Name Nanny?

by DenaNovember 5, 2009 Notes from Your Nanny

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During an interview not too long ago for a “nanny” position, it came to my attention that the woman interviewing me was having a hard time calling me a “nanny”. Eventually, she came right out and bluntly asked me what she should call me. I looked at her with a somewhat blank face [...]

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Notes from Your Nanny #4: Be the Best Nanny You Can Be

by DenaOctober 8, 2009 Notes from Your Nanny

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In my opinion, being a nanny has a lot of perks! Being silly, playing outside, and building a meaningful relationship with the people I work with are just naming a few. While it can involve tears and temper tantrums, it is easy to forget that being a nanny is my [...]

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Notes from Your Nanny #3: Change It Up

by DenaOctober 2, 2009 Notes from Your Nanny

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In the years that I have been nannying I have seen the families who are very structured in their way of life, I’ve seen the families who try to be structured, but do not quite succeed, and I have seen the families who are happy as pie having little to no structure. As [...]

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