Welcome to the October 18, 2012 edition of carnival of the vanities.
Michelle Brown presents 10 Ways to Prevent a Meltdown at the Grocery Store posted at Nanny, saying, "A simple trip to the grocery store can quickly become anything but easy when you have a child in tow."
Jocelyn Scott presents How to Handle False Accusations About Your Nanny posted at Nanny Background Check, saying, "Allegations of abuse, misconduct or illegal activity can be very damaging both to your nanny’s reputation and to the level of trust that you have in her."
Shelby Martin presents 30 Blogs With Eco-Friendly Parenting Tips posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, "Parenting is all about teaching children the values and lessons they’ll need to grow into productive, responsible adults."
Brittany Harris presents 12 Ways to Help Your Child Gain Confidence posted at NannyPro.com, saying, "Parents contribute significantly to how their young children see and feel about themselves, and not surprisingly, how children see and feel about themselves influences how they act."
Carter White presents 10 Tips for Potty Training Without Disposable Training Pants | Babysitters posted at Babysitters, saying, "The Real Diaper Association estimates that the average family spends up to $1,600 on disposable diapers during the first two years of a child’s life. In addition to being expensive, disposable diapers also trap moisture against your little one’s delicate skin, often resulting in painful diaper rash that can leave her uncomfortable and irritable."
Lisa Williams presents How to Teach Your Child Phone Etiquette posted at Become A Nanny, saying, "Back when landline phones were a fixture in every household, kids were taught proper phone etiquette as a standard skill. Conversely, in 2010 USA Today reported that one in four American homes had only wireless phones, with that figure steadily climbing. As a result, more of today’s kids are growing up in homes without landline telephones altogether, simply receiving their own mobile devices when they reach an age that their parents determine is appropriate."
Shelby Martin presents How Nannies Can Create a Learning Environment at Home posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, "Creating a fun, engaging learning environment is part of a nanny’s daily job."
Shelby Jackson presents How to Write a Cover Letter for a Nanny Job posted at 4Nannies, saying, "Whether a nanny is looking for employment through an agency, word of mouth or online recruiting site like enannysource.com"
Sharon Moore presents Eight Ways a Nanny Can Help Her Charges Say Good-Bye posted at Nanny Jobs, saying, "Leaving a nanny job is never easy because it always mean leaving a child you love and care for."
Layla Martinez presents How to Throw a Balloon-Themed Party posted at Live-In Nanny, saying, "One staple of nearly every party is balloons. Whether they’re tied to the chair of the guest of honor,"
David Leonhardt presents Google is not fair (and is not meant to be) posted at David Leonhardt's SEO and Social Media Marketing, saying, "Your publicity is now considered spam. Not fair? Of course not. But it is not mean to be fair."
Michael presents Who Pays for Unemployment Benefits? posted at FinancialRamblings.com, saying, "Ever wondered who pays for unemployment benefits? In this post, I take a closer look at the issue. The answer might surprise you."
Jeff Moore presents How to Choose Between FluMist or the Flu Shot for Your Child posted at Babysitting Jobs, saying, "While the flu is commonly regarded as little more than a severe cold, the truth of the matter is that influenza complications can be serious or even life-threatening, especially for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that severe flu complications are most common in children under two years of age............."
Lisa Williams presents 25 Numbers Nannies Should Know posted at Become A Nanny, saying, "When it comes to being a nanny, there’s lots of information a nanny must retain about the children she cares for, employers she works with and home that she works in. While it’s not necessary that a nanny know every one of these numbers by heart, it’s certainly a good idea to write them all done and store them in an easily accessible to her place."
Vlad Opras presents Mortgage Marketing | Senior Marketing® posted at Life Insurance Leads from Senior Marketing, saying, "If you are looking for mortgage refinance projects or turn around advance leads that are sure to be 100% exclusive and do not have any rivalry, then you have come to the right place."
Arduino Schenato presents PRICE ACTION DAILY | TRADING SIMPLE posted at HereForexInsider, saying, "The price of the american "commercial enterprise" index has now tested the key opposition at 13,400 points before falling to a great extent and close the session at 13,340 points. On the regular chart we can see an apparent price action strategy."
Jacqui Barrie presents How to Prepare Your Child for Getting the Flu Shot posted at Aupair Jobs, saying, "The Centers for Disease Control strongly recommends that everyone over the age of six months receive a flu vaccination each year, provided that there are no contraindications or medical conditions that place them in the relatively small group of people that shouldn’t be vaccinated against influenza."
Sharon Moore presents 10 Reasons to Consider Having Your Nanny Homeschool Your Children posted at Nanny Jobs, saying, "While the term “governess” began to fall out of style over the latter two-thirds of the twentieth century, the position is enjoying something akin to a modern resurgence today. Working parents that seek the homeschooling experience for their children but aren’t able to manage the task due to their own strenuous schedules are in search of nannies that can double as in-home teachers, causing what was once considered an archaic career path to gain popularity."
Caleb Hill presents 10 Top Characteristics to Look for in a Family posted at Nanny Classifieds, saying, "If nannies could create a wish list of the characteristics they’d like to see nanny employers have, it might look something like this."
Tim Hall presents How to Start a Family Garden When You Live in the City posted at Summer Nanny Jobs, saying, "Gardening as a family cannot only help you reduce your carbon footprint, pass along the ideals of sustainable living to your children"
Brittany Harris presents How to Juggle Family Visits During Your Nanny’s Hours posted at NannyPro.com, saying, "Having Grandma visit for a week, hosting a niece for a month in the summer, or having your cousin crash in the guest room for six months"
Jim Wilson presents How to Make Popcorn Balls | Babysitters posted at 10 Physical Contact Rules for Babysitters, saying, "Popcorn balls are treats that are traditionally made around the holidays, but they are so simple to make and tasty that you can easily make them year round."
Shelby Martin presents How Stereotypes May Cause You to Miss Out on a Great Nanny posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, "Choosing the right nanny for your family is a very personal process. There are lots of factors to consider, such as the nanny’s education, experience and caregiving philosophy, along with how she connects with your family. Your ideas about nannies in general also come into play."
Jeff Moore presents 30 Blogs on Car Seat Safety posted at Babysitting Jobs, saying, "One of the most important pieces of baby gear you’ll ever purchase is your infant’s car seat. In fact, car seats are such a non-negotiable baby purchase that most hospital administrators won’t even allow you to leave the hospital with your new bundle of joy until you have one in your vehicle and it’s properly installed."
Laura Anderson presents 10 Tips for New Nannies posted at eNannySource, saying, "Many caregivers with backgrounds as daycare workers or preschool teachers are a bit surprised to learn that while their care giving skills transition seamlessly to working as a nanny, the work environment takes some getting used to."
Daniel Long presents How to Discipline Your Child in Front of His Friends | Hire a Nanny posted at hireananny.com, saying, "When your child acts out in front of his friends or classmates, figuring out the best way to discipline him without humiliating him in the presence of others or damaging his self-esteem isn’t always easy."
Lisa Williams presents How to Throw a Kids’ Cookie Decorating Party - Become A Nanny posted at Become A Nanny, saying, "Kids love baking, decorating and eating cookies and they love to be with friends, so why not combine the two and throw a cookie decorating party?"
Sonja Bogart presents Au Pair » How to Help Your Au Pair Adjust to Living in a New Country posted at aupair.org, saying, "Hosting an au pair is an experience that many American families treasure, and many form bonds with their au pair and make memories that will never be forgotten."
Chris presents How To Know If You’re Ready For Marriage posted at Ladies Should Know.
Dan Robinson presents How to Know if Your Child is Old Enough to be a Latch Key Kid posted at Aupair Jobs, saying, "With more and more households becoming two income households, the number of latchkey kids, or kids who are left home alone for a part of each day, is also steadily growing."
Diego Brown presents 10 Ways to Manage Kids’ Screen Time posted at National Nannies, saying, "A study conducted in 2008 by scientists at the Division of Epidemiology at Ohio State University, the Gerald J."
Shelby Jackson presents 10 Signs Your Nanny Needs a Vacation posted at 4Nannies, saying, "Everyone needs a vacation from time to time, including your nanny."
Lisa Williams presents 7 Safety Classes Nannies Should Consider Taking posted at Become A Nanny, saying, "In addition to classes related to early childhood education and care, nannies can benefit from expanding their knowledge base by taking safety related courses, as well as increase their marketability and make themselves more attractive to potential families."
Michelle Brown presents 10 iPhone Apps For Learning Sight Words posted at Nanny, saying, "When your child is learning to read, there’s a good chance that the curriculum used by his teacher will rely heavily on the memorization of and ability to recognize sight words. The Dolch List of Basic Sight Words is comprised of 220 words that can assist in the corrections of reading difficulty or help prevent those problems from occurring when properly memorized."
Shelby Martin presents 30 Blogs With the Best Homeschooling Tips posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, "The number of American children that attend classes within their own home rather than public or private schools is climbing at a steady rate every year, with a 74% relative increase over the eight-year period between 1999 and 2007, according to the National Center for Education statistics."
Jog Freak presents Have An... Orgasmic Workout? posted at Jog Freak.
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