Welcome to the January 14, 2013 edition of best of me symphony.
MITCHELL MORRIS presents 30 Blogs on Parenting Boys posted at Full Time Nanny, saying, "Some people might tell you that parenting is parenting and there is no difference between parenting a boy and parenting a girl, but that one size fits all approach just doesn’t work for everyone."
Denise Thompson presents 10 Ways to Teach Your Toddler Manners posted at Find A Babysitter, saying, "Trying to explain the concept of good manners and instill them in a toddler isn’t always easy."
Diego Brown presents 10 Practical Lessons Learned from the Little Red Hen posted at National Nannies, saying, "The story of the Little Red Hen has been told for ages to teach young people basic moral values."
Eric Taylor presents 8 Ways for Nannies to Work Exercise into Their Daily Routine posted at Nanny Care, saying, "Exercising regularly is an important part of staying fit and healthy, but it can be difficult to find time to work out when you’re a full-time childcare provider."
Kaylee Adams presents 10 Reasons to Let Your Child Ride Her Bike to School posted at Find A Nanny, saying, "Years ago, a child riding her bicycle to school was commonplace; however the same can’t be said these days."
Caleb Hill presents How to Protect the Privacy of Your Employer on the Job posted at Nanny Classifieds, saying, "Nannies work in the homes of their employers and are often witness to much of their employers’ private lives. Because of this, it’s essential that nannies take the issue of confidentiality very seriously."
Shelby Martin presents How to Help a Grieving Child posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, "As too many adults now know, children are not always safe from harm, and they are definitely not safe from grief."
Maryanne Williams presents 10 Kid-Friendly Hobbies posted at Share a Nanny, saying, "Kids are so plugged into technology these days that it can be hard to get them away from the electronics, but finding a hobby that interests them may help entice them to tear their eyes away from the screen."
Layla Martinez presents How to Teach Kids to Save Money posted at Live-In Nanny, saying, "As a parent, teaching your child to manage and properly save his money is a skill that will deeply affect his ability to live as a productive, self-sufficient young adult."
Brittany Harris presents 8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Family Pet posted at NannyPro.com, saying, "It can be tempting to purchase a pet to grant your child’s birthday or holiday wish, but purchasing one impulsively often means the long-term commitment required to be a responsible pet owner gets overlooked."
MITCHELL MORRIS presents 30 Blogs With The Best Home Remedies posted at Full Time Nanny, saying, "While there’s no doubt that modern medical advances have made incredible strides over the last century, there are still some home remedies passed down as part of oral traditions, folk remedies or even just savvy home science that can be effective treatments for many minor complaints."
Carter White presents Am I Too Old to Babysit? posted at Babysitting, saying, "Though babysitting jobs were positions held almost exclusively by young teenage girls when the profession first became common early in the 20th century, the days of rigid age and gender requirements for babysitters are quickly coming to an end."
Diego Brown presents 30 Blogs About Kids and Media posted at National Nannies, saying, "Should you allow your child to watch the news or go on Facebook? At what point is it okay and healthy for your child to learn about current events? Could the media your kids watch be the cause of mass violence? When it comes to kids’ exposure to the media, these questions are all ones that need to be considered."
Dan Robinson presents 30 Blogs Featuring Ethnic Recipes posted at Aupair Jobs, saying, "If you’re seeking a method for expanding your culinary horizons and hoping to look beyond everyday American fare, there are a staggering array of food blogs from around the world that focus on preparing food from other cultures."
Denise Young presents 30 Blogs With the Best Etiquette Tips posted at Au Pair Care, saying, "The often-unspoken rules that dictate and guide social interaction can be complex and often difficult to remember, but are essential to those who wish to present a polite."
Jocelyn Scott presents 10 Reasons Parents Should Not Have Guns in the House posted at Nanny Background Check, saying, "Children are infinitely curious creatures by nature, and always want to learn how things work."
Eric Taylor presents 10 Signs Your Child May Need Eyeglasses posted at Nanny Care, saying, "Adults know when they’re having trouble with their vision, but young children may not realize that anything is wrong."
Teri Jones presents 7 Common Forms of Childhood Bullying posted at Nanny Jobs, saying, "As the importance of preventing bullying and teaching kids to deal with torment from their peers is emphasized more and more in the media, it becomes apparent that today’s bullying bears little resemblance to the taunting and teasing that most parents were subjected to during their own childhood years."
Jim Wilson presents How to Disinfect Tub Toys posted at 10 Physical Contact Rules for Babysitters, saying, "When getting kids to take a bath is a battle, a few fun toys can make the experience a bit more enjoyable for everyone involved."
Cherry Liu presents 10 iPhone Apps for Storing Your Contacts posted at House Sitting Jobs, saying, "While Apple’s powerful and popular iPhone mobile device does have a native contacts storing app built in, the App Store is populated with an impressive array of alternatives that offer more features or are billed as more efficient, effective or intuitive at storing phone contacts."
Janet Golovine presents Preventing Double Dosing When Children Are Prescribed Medication posted at Become A Nanny, saying, "According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, more than 70,000 visits to emergency rooms each year are for accidental medication overdoses, some of which are ultimately fatal."
Denise Thompson presents 10 Training Tips for Aspiring Babysitters posted at Find A Babysitter, saying, "Working as a babysitter has been the first job opportunity for countless teens for decades."
Steve Jackson presents 30 Blogs With the Best House Cleaning Tips posted at Housekeeping, saying, "Keeping your living spaces clean and organized is a great way to help reduce stress and create a more hygienic environment for your family to live."
Diego Brown presents A Dozen Things to Talk About During a Nanny Interview posted at National Nannies, saying, "For both nannies and parents, the interviewing process can be an awkward one."
Arabella Brown presents 10 Ways to Save Money on Childcare Without Risking Quality of Care posted at Nanny Service, saying, "Hard economic times have forced many households to make tough financial adjustments, and families in need of childcare services have thus been presented with a daunting challenge."
Shelby Martin presents 100 Safety Rules Every Parent Should Follow posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, "Many parents believe they are doing all they can to keep their kids safe, but with safety recommendations and standards always changing, it can be hard to keep up with what’s safe and what’s not."
Michelle Brown presents 30 Blogs on Maintaining Weight Loss posted at Nanny, saying, "Losing the weight that you want to lose is only the first battle you fight when it comes to the war on weight loss; the next is actually maintaining that weight loss."
Dan Robinson presents 35 Blogs That Discuss Body Image posted at Aupair Jobs, saying, "Body image and self-esteem issues stemming from the idea that your body isn’t attractive are normal to some extent, but can come with very difficult feelings to struggle through."
Carter White presents 30 Blogs on Kindergarten Readiness posted at Babysitting, saying, "Your baby is growing up and getting ready to start kindergarten. Before he heads out the door, you will want to make sure that he is ready to begin his formal education."
Sharon Moore presents How to Be a Team Player With a Stay-At-Home Mom posted at Nanny Jobs, saying, "Working with a stay-at-home mom can be challenging for a nanny, and some nannies can’t successfully navigate this unique situation."
Jeff Moore presents How to Encourage Teens to Dress Modestly posted at Babysitting Jobs, saying, "In a world where midriff-baring pop icons now seem downright quaint, it can be increasingly difficult to convince teenage girls that dressing modestly is actually important."
Steve Jackson presents 10 iPhone Apps With Help for Cleaning Your House posted at Housekeeping, saying, "In today’s busy, always-connected world, few mobile devices are as popular or as powerful as Apple’s iPhone."
Isabella Harriss presents 12 Inspiring Nanny Stories of 2012 posted at Nanny News Network, saying, "By the end of 2012, the nanny news story that had received the most media exposure was the tragic tale of the Krim children, who were stabbed by their nanny before she turned the knife on herself."
Vicki M. Taylor presents The Next Big Thing Bloggity Hop posted at Vicki's Blog, saying, "Looking for the Next Big Authors? Find some of them here on this Blog Tour."
Sydney Bell presents 35 Blogs for Those that Aspire to Become Writers posted at Longhorn Leads, LLC, saying, "So, you want to become a writer, but you don’t know where to start. First and foremost, you need to write something, even if it’s just a journal or a blog, that way you can get the creative juices flowing."
Kaylee Adams presents How to Retain a Household Employee posted at Find A Nanny, saying, "Finding the perfect nanny, household manager or housekeeper is almost always a challenge, and a task that most employers don’t want to repeat unless it’s absolutely necessary."
Teri Jones presents When You Can’t Afford to Give Your Amazing Nanny a Raise posted at Nanny Jobs, saying, "You appreciate the wonderful work your nanny does. Not only does she take terrific care of your child, she also keeps your household organized and running smoothly."
Alaina Moore presents 10 Best Free Health and Fitness Apps posted at aupair.org, saying, "There are wide variety of health and fitness apps designed to get you back in shape and help you learn to manage your diet, making it easier than ever to maintain your figure or lose a few pounds."
Kevin Giffin presents 10 Trips All Families Should Take posted at Summer Nanny, saying, "There are a few places in the United States that all families should visit."
Diego Brown presents 10 Awesome Magic Spells from the Best Fairy Tales posted at National Nannies, saying, "No fairy tale would be complete without a witch, wizard or some mysterious character casting a spell to add the flair of mystery and excitement to the story."
Janet Golovine presents 25 Blogs That Can Help You Plan Family Meals posted at Become A Nanny, saying, "Planning family meals can be a real challenge, and selecting meals that everyone will like can turn into a difficult and time consuming process."
Joe Taylor presents 10 Ways to Make Sure You are Raising an Optimist posted at Live Out Nanny, saying, "We live in a hectic, stressful world that makes it easy to be pessimistic and depressed. However, these attitudes aren’t helpful and can actually be harmful."
Kaitlyn Johnson presents How to Choose a Godparent That Isn’t a Family Member posted at Newborn Care, saying, "While the tradition of choosing godparents for a new baby is typically affiliated with the Roman Catholic faith, there are some parents who are of different religions or no religion at all that are eager to confer the honor upon someone close to them."
Theresa Torres presents Asking Your Boss for More Money – 5 Scenarios - The Black Perspective posted at The Black Perspective, saying, "You've been doing an excellent job and you feel that it's the right time to ask for a raise. The following 5 scenarios can help you prepare for the big event and help you manage your possible reactions to them."
Michael presents Can You Choose Your Own HSA Provider? posted at FinancialRamblings.com, saying, "Good news. If you're not happy with your employer's preferred HSA provider, you're free to choose your own."
Shelby Martin presents How to Avoid Meltdowns in Public posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, "Most every parent fears that inevitable moment in the store when all eyes are on them because their adorable child is having a full-fledged temper tantrum."
Brittany Martin presents How to Evaluate Your Nanny posted at Nanny Interview Questions, saying, "Periodic performance evaluation are par for the course in most professions in some form or another, but isn’t always carried over to the private childcare sector."
MITCHELL MORRIS presents 10 Ways to Get Your Child to Put Down Their Cell Phone posted at Full Time Nanny, saying, "Has your child’s cell phone become an extension of her hand? Between talking, texting, tweeting, taking pictures, sending emails, and playing games, kids have access to an endless amount of entertainment with their cell phones."
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