Welcome to the October 2, 2012 edition of best of me symphony.
Barbara Williams presents 10 iPhone Applications That Teach Kids About Money posted at Find A Babysitter, saying, "Learning how to count money, calculate expenses and the value of savings is one of the most important lessons that a child can learn, as the habits that he forms regarding spending and saving during these formative years are likely to follow him into adulthood."
Nancy Parker presents Letter to Our Editor About Nanny Cams posted at eNannySource, saying, "For parents who employ a nanny, the decision of whether or not to have and/or to disclose the use of a nanny cam is an extremely personal one."
Jeralyn Nelson presents How to Create an Emergency Kit for Your Home posted at House Sitting Jobs, saying, "You never know when an emergency will happen, which is why you should always be ready for one if the situation does arise."
Renee Gardner presents What If My Nanny Has Jury Duty posted at Nanny Needed, saying, "A summons for jury duty is rarely cause for excitement, but it can be particularly inconvenient when your nanny gets the call."
Sam presents Where Consumers Can Get Help for Payday Loan Problems posted at Payday Loans, saying, "Where consumers can get help with payday loan problems. If you have any questions about your rights and responsibilities when taking out a payday loan, the consumer affairs department in your state can help you file complaints."
Molly Cunningham presents What To Do If You Feel Like Your Nanny Is Taking Over posted at Live-In Nanny, saying, "Ideally, the relationship between a nanny and her employers is one that is close enough that she becomes a valued member of the extended family in addition to being an employee."
Carol Watson presents 5 Practical Topics Nannies and Employers Should Discuss Before the Job Starts posted at National Nannies, saying, "In the midst of hiring a nanny, skipping over the discussion of some practical details can occur. While every possible situation that the nanny and parents will encounter can’t be addressed in advance, there are some that can."
Martina Keyhell presents Simple Steps to Help Kids Develop Helpful Study Habits posted at Become A Nanny, saying, "Teaching a child good study habits will not only make homework time easier, it will also help him earn better grades. Study skills are a foundational skill for school success, and what they learn in lower grades will serve them well for years to come."
Jacqui Barrie presents 5 Fall Activities for Fathers and Daughters posted at Aupair Jobs, saying, "Fathers are an integral part of each of their children’s lives, and offer both their sons and daughter very special, individualized relationships."
Anne Laurie presents When Nannies Host Playdates posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, "Providing their charges with frequent opportunities to socialize with other children is a high priority for most professional nannies."
Maureen Denard presents Is a Niche Nanny Right for You? posted at Find A Nanny, saying, "Depending on your family’s circumstances, you may find that you need a nanny with special experience to provide care for your child."
Meghan Welker presents How To Protect Kids From Bullying Without Turning Them Into A Bully posted at Babysitting, saying, "While it’s something that has gained a lot of press in recent years, bullying is not a new thing. In past generations, it was considered a rite of passage, and was something that was simply expected."
Suzanne Cullen presents Au Pair » 10 iPhone Apps for Tracking Kids Nutritional Needs posted at aupair.org, saying, "Keeping up with what your child needs, what she doesn’t need, and what she’s actually eating can be difficult, but it’s also essential for parents who understand the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and are dedicated to instilling good eating habits in their kids."
Sandra McAubre presents 10 Deal Breakers for Nannies | Hire a Nanny posted at hireananny.com, saying, "Quality posts with fair compensation can be difficult for nannies to come by, making it necessary to sometimes accept the occasional engagement that doesn’t quite live up to all of their expectations."
Maria Wells presents 10 Tricks to Make Your House Easier to Keep Clean posted at Housekeeping, saying, "After a stressful day, the last thing busy parents want to do is walk into a messy house. Coming home to a clean house, on the other hand, is like a much-needed breath of fresh air."
Roxanne Porter presents 10 Ideas to Incorporate into a Nanny Support Group posted at Nanny Jobs, saying, "If you are considering starting a nanny support group, you may be trying to decide what the group needs to look like."
Hannah Anderson presents 30 Blogs with Gluten Free Recipes for Kids posted at Full Time Nanny, saying, "If your child has been diagnosed with celiac disease or some other form of gluten sensitivity, finding healthy and palatable meal options for him can become a bit of a challenge. Kids are notoriously picky eaters as it is, and having a sensitivity to gluten eliminates many of the more traditional “kid favorite” foods that are staples in a child’s diet."
Abby Nelson presents 10 Ways to Scare Away a Good Nanny posted at Nanny Classifieds, saying, "So you’ve found the perfect nanny for your family and are ready to begin your nanny employer relationship. The hard work is over, right? Wrong. Like any relationship, the nanny and employer one will take a focused effort to build and maintain."
anisha@nerdwallet.com presents Traveling with Kids: 10 Tips for Making Everyone Happy posted at NerdWallet | Travel.
Paul Taylor presents 5 Thanksgiving Placemats Kids Can Make posted at Babysitting Jobs, saying, "Setting the table for Thanksgiving dinner requires a little more work than a normal family affair, and handmade placements help add the perfect mix of creativity and festivity to the meal."
Molly Cunningham presents 10 Things to Consider Before Your Parent Teacher Conference posted at Live-In Nanny, saying, "Parent teacher conferences provide parents with the opportunity to gain valuable insights about their child’s study habits, academic performance, and behavior at school."
Sandra McAubre presents 10 Best iPhone Apps for Stay-at-Home Moms | Hire a Nanny posted at hireananny.com, saying, "Anyone who says that stay-at-home moms don’t work has never stayed at home with a child or managed a busy household."
Sophie Leake presents 9 Lessons to Learn at the Pumpkin Patch posted at Au Pair Care, saying, "As harvest time approaches and the heat of summer gives way to the cooler weather of fall, family outings and school field trips to pumpkin patches and apple orchards become more and more common."
Savannah Lee presents Should Nannies Send a Handwritten or E-mailed Thank You After an Interview? posted at Nanny Interview Questions, saying, "Many times the need to make a hiring decision about a nanny candidate is one where time is of the essence."
Olivia Lewis presents 9 Positive Nanny News Stories of 2012 posted at Nanny News Network, saying, "For every bad nanny story that is written, there are many great ones waiting to be told. While nannies come from diverse backgrounds and have various experiences, good nannies tend to have one thing in common: they are caretakers by nature."
sophiemorgan presents 5 Thanksgiving Placemats Kids Can Make posted at Babysitting Jobs.
Hannah Anderson presents 10 Appropriate Morning Time Choices for Children posted at Full Time Nanny, saying, "In many families, mornings are easily the most stressful part of the day. Between trying to get yourself up and ready, to packing lunches and getting the kids off to school or daycare, mornings can be full of chaos"
Sarah Tucker presents 10 Things Nannies Can Do To Give Working Parents More Family Time posted at 4Nannies.
Meghan Welker presents 10 Foods to Think Twice About Before Giving to a Toddler posted at Babysitting, saying, "When your child begins to eat solid food, it’s important to remember that just because his palate is expanding, there are still a variety of foods that aren’t suitable for him to eat at such a young age."
Jacqui Barrie presents 9 Ways to Prevent the Spread of Germs Among Siblings posted at Aupair Jobs.
Maryanne Williams presents How to Choose a Nanny to Share with Another Family posted at Share a Nanny, saying, "If you want to hire a nanny, but just don’t have the room for doing so in your budget, you may want to consider sharing a nanny with another family. This is a great way to hire a high quality caregiver at a price that fits your childcare budget. So what should you look for when deciding on a nanny?"
Tina Marconi presents Separation Anxiety in Kids Who Attend Daycare | Babysitters posted at Babysitters, saying, "When a child first begins attending daycare, especially if she’s between the ages of eight and 18 months old, the transition can sometimes be a difficult one. During this period of development, healthy babies begin to gain a sense of selfhood, realizing that they are an entity separate from their primary caregiver."
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