Baby Sign Language

Are you interested in knowing more about baby sign language? Here are some resources to get you started in your search for information.

http://www.babies-and-sign-language.com/
http://www.signingbaby.com/main/
http://www.babysignlanguage.com/

Setting Yourself Apart

Here are a few tips that could help you in getting your next nanny position or in hiring someone who is really an outstanding candidate.

Travel Related Activities

Last Friday we posted an article, Travel Together. Here are some related activities that I've used over the years that can be an added asset to your travel experience. Enjoy!

Travel Together: Family-Nanny Travel Tips

No matter what time of year we get questions from both nannies and families asking for travel tips – how to make the experience positive, how to set expectations, how to prepare, and many more. Nannies who travel with their employer families and families who have their nannies travel with them have a unique experience ahead of them. The key is planning and preparing in advance, being clear about expectations and boundaries. The bottom line is that this is the family’s vacation and the nanny is included as the child care provider. Ideally everyone should come home with fond memories and good feelings.

Smoothing Out Your Day: Effective Transitions

Transition: “Passing from one condition or place to another.” A day with a child is full of transitions. How are you handling them? Some are manageable, even positive, while others create “bumps” in our day or week. Here are a few helpful hints that can make those transitions work for you not against you.

2011 INA Annual Conference Scholarship Opportunities

If you want to attend the 2011 INA Annual Conference, don't let finances stand in your way!
Several INA members and supporters are offering opportunities to win a free or discounted 2011 INA Annual Conference registration.
Don't miss out on your opportunity to win a free 2011 INA Annual Conference registration!

Celebrate Suess!

March 2nd is the birthday of Dr. Seuss! Take this opportunity to celebrate. Here are some resources for you to get you thinking about ways to encorporate some Seussian fun today!!

http://www.holidaysmart.com/3drseuss.htm

http://www.nea.org/readacross/

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/dr-seuss-birthday/

http://www.goodlifeeats.com/2011/02/dr-seuss-party-ideas-dr-seuss-birthday.html

http://www.pbs.org/about/news/archive/2011/cat-march-marathon/