Welcome to the August 30, 2012 edition of carnival of the vanities.
Tina Marconi presents How to Start a Friendship Bread with Your Child | Babysitters posted at Babysitters, saying, "Back in the days of covered wagons and no electricity it wasn’t possible to run to the store to buy a loaf of bread when you need some, and families had to rely on homemade bread instead. It was even hard to purchase yeast; so many breads were made using starters."
Martina Keyhell presents How Nannies Can Develop a Niche posted at Become A Nanny, saying, "Finding a quality post can be difficult for some nannies, even for those with years of experience and impeccable references; conversely, there are some private childcare providers that enjoy high salaries, tons of perks, and are actively courted by several families who are determined to secure her services for themselves."
Roxanne Porter presents 10 Challenges for Nannies That Could be Olympic Events posted at Nanny Jobs, saying, "The Olympics are a true testament to commitment, strength, determination, and an unwavering belief that you can succeed regardless as to if the odds are stacked against you or not. Nannies, you may not be on the worldwide stage, but you still show your Olympic spirit every day."
Sara Dawkins presents How to Sleep Train a Child Without Crying posted at NannyPro.com, saying, "If you’re a sleep deprived parent desperately looking for a way to get an uninterrupted night’s sleep, you’re probably wondering if sleep training really works and how you can do it without letting your baby simply cry it out."
Anne Laurie presents 30 Blogs Parents Need for Payroll Advice posted at GoNannies.com Blog, saying, "Most nanny employers have heard about the “nanny tax” from friends and colleagues who’ve hired a nanny. Unfortunately the information is usually vague and doesn’t give employers any real help in understanding or dealing with their nanny taxes. Check out these sites for the information you need to get through the maze of nanny taxes."
Allen Wright presents 6 Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms posted at Live-In Nanny, saying, "As kids are heading back to school it’s inevitable that schedules will quickly fill up with after school activities and meetings. Making some meals ahead to have in your freezer can help reduce your stress on those nights when you want to have a home cooked meal but just don’t have time to cook."
Meghan Welker presents How to Make 5 Simple Entrees that Don’t Require the Oven posted at Babysitting, saying, "The temperatures this summer have been so hot this year that the last thing you probably want to do is turn on the oven to fix dinner. To avoid heating up the house, try these simple entrees that don’t require you to turn the oven."
Teresa Blecher presents Top 10 Parent Concerns About Hiring a Nanny posted at Nanny Agencies, saying, "Today’s unstable economy almost demands that all families be two-working-parent households, which creates an enormous need for quality, capable childcare. New parents on the verge of returning to work, as well as those that are considering a shift from daycare to in-home childcare, are faced with the often daunting task of finding and hiring a nanny to care for their children in their home."
CompandSave presents New Inks Promise Exciting Changes posted at CompAndSave Blog, saying, "INX is one of the latest advances in printing Technology Company that introduces new Aquatex Ion Label ink systems which needs water based flexographic formula for printing. Along with these water based formulations, they are getting up to 1500 lines per inch, also offering excellent resolution and transparency and color strength for luminous output on a wide range of media."
Martina Keyhell presents 10 iPhone Applications for Early Childhood Educators posted at Become A Nanny, saying, "Teaching children, especially those of the very young variety, can make staying organized a challenge for early childhood educators. Even the most “put together” teacher is likely to need a bit of assistance from time to time; thanks to Apple and their App Store educators now have access to an unprecedented amount of technological help at the tips of their fingers."
Sarah Tucker presents Nanny Alert: Signs You’re Getting Fired posted at 4Nannies, saying, "Every nanny hopes that when they enter into a new nanny position that it will be a long-lasting one. However not all nanny jobs end up being a good fit for the families or the nanny. Unfortunately, some parents are unhappy with their nanny choice and decide to fire her and move onto a new person, or opt for a different type of care."
Sara Dawkins presents 30 Blogs for Toddler Activity Ideas posted at NannyPro.com, saying, "With their boundless energy and infinite curiosity, toddlers can be a challenge to keep entertained. The Internet and, more specifically, the blogosphere, however, has enabled parents and childcare providers to connect with one another on an unprecedented level, and hints, tips and ideas are easily passed between experienced caregivers."
Lynda Albertson presents 10 Careers That Nannies Easily Transition Into posted at Nanny Babysitter, saying, "Whether you’re planning to work as a nanny during college with the intention of transitioning into another career after graduation, or are faced with finding another line of work due to economic downturns that have affected the number of available posts, there are several career fields that those with experience as a nanny may adapt to more quickly than those without such experience."
CompandSave presents Get New Ink Technologies at a Fraction of the Price posted at CompAndSave Blog, saying, "Many technicians are working every day to make the ink cartridges better. The main goal of the Engineers is to purify the mechanical workings of the cartridge. Epson uses the smartvalve technology that allows printhead to release much more uniform streams of the ink. This technology increases the sharpness and technology from the Ultrachrome K3 increasing exhibition quality work."
CompandSave presents New Paper Technologies Improve Inkjet Printing posted at CompAndSave Blog, saying, "Constant improvements on both ends of the printing spectrum are being seeing in the printing world. Most people think about ink and toner cartridges and the ink that goes in them. The new paper inspires the reworking or jet and print head technology and ink formulation."
Tomato Ink presents Oce Introduces New Digital Full-Color Inkjet Systems posted at TomatoInk, saying, "A Canon group company Oce, is a well-known leader in digital documentation management and also introduces a new Oce ColorStream 3200 and Oce ColorStream 3900 which are digital full-color inkjet systems. It is now changeover to high-speed digital printing."
Carol Watson presents 10 Ways Cartoons Help Kids Learn About Different Cultures posted at National Nannies, saying, "Learning about cultures and ways of life that are different from those that your children are familiar with is an important part of growing up"
Paul Taylor presents 30 Blogs for Preschool Activity Ideas posted at Babysitting Jobs, saying, "Eager to learn and filled with curiosity, preschoolers can present quite a challenge when it comes to keeping them entertained and out of trouble. During this stage of their life, children are still learning about the world around them through play and structured activities."
Kaitlyn Johnson presents How to Make Your Own Baby Food with a Blender posted at Newborn Care, saying, "As concerns about genetically modified produce and dangerous farming practices escalate, and controversy surrounding Monsanto become more common, the number of parents committed to – or at least considering the practice of – making their own baby food is also on the rise. There are also parents who would love to provide their baby with organically grown."
Martina Keyhell presents How to Teach a Toddler Spanish posted at Become A Nanny, saying, "Young children tend to learn a second language most easily when they’re learning the basic rules of their primary language, making it a wise idea for parents with hopes of raising bilingual progeny to start teaching their children early."
TherapyDoc presents The Untold Consequences of Social Networking posted at Everyone Needs Therapy, saying, "Even if you don't want to do much social networking, social networking wants you."
Sarah Tucker presents Key Components of a Nanny’s Annual Review posted at 4Nannies, saying, "or nannies and their employers, an annual review can be a nerve-wracking experience. While private, in-home childcare providers who have been with their employers for an extended period of time may be less nervous when the time for the review rolls around, it’s almost impossible for either party to feel completely comfortable with the process."
Tina Marconi presents 10 iPhone Applications for Early Readers | Babysitters posted at Babysitters, saying, "Despite a rising trend in the parenting world that aims to limit kids’ screen time and use of technology, Mashable.com recently reported that a California charter school’s heavy use of technology indicated that some kids may actually benefit from a tech-immersive learning experience."
Abby Nelson presents How a Nanny Can Determine a Family’s Needs posted at Nanny Classifieds, saying, "A large part of a nanny’s success – or a major contributing factor to her lack thereof – is dependent upon her ability to understand the individual needs of the family she works for. Just as no two children are alike, neither are the households they live in."
Molly Cunningham presents How to Screen a Live-In Nanny posted at Live-In Nanny, saying, "While the majority of today’s nannies live outside their employers’ home, there are still a significant number of live-in private childcare providers working within the industry."
Hannah Anderson presents What Should a Nanny Do If Her Boss is Upset with Her? posted at Full Time Nanny, saying, "You might be the best nanny that your employer has ever engaged, your charges may think that you’re the best thing since peanut butter and jelly, you may be willing to perform the occasional non-childcare related tasks, and you might hold a college degree in childhood development or education."
Steve Faber presents Hip Implant Failure Causes and Implications – Don’t Let Your Implant Failure Stop You posted at Hip Implant Replacement, saying, "Have a metal on metal hip implant? Here is what to watch out for."
Sara Dawkins presents Can’t Keep Up? 10 Ways to Simplify Nanny Management posted at NannyPro.com, saying, "If looking for a nanny felt like a part-time job, managing one may feel like a full-time one. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to simplify managing your nanny while maintaining what matters the most: a trusting relationship with your children’s caregiver."
Carol Watson presents 10 Things Kids Learned from Mister Rogers posted at National Nannies, saying, "From 1968 to 2008, when PBS permanently pulled Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood from their programming line-up, kids tuned in every day to watch Fred Rogers cheerfully come home and take them on an adventure filled with fantasy characters and life lessons."
Kathy Simmons presents What Nannies Need to Know About State Unemployment | Nanny Services posted at Nanny Services.
Sarah Tucker presents 30 Blogs About Kindergarten Readiness posted at Aupair Jobs, saying, "One of childhood’s major milestones is starting kindergarten. If you opted to forgo formal preschool in the interest of keeping your child at home for one last year, then his first year of school will also be his first year of experience with leaving home, a classroom environment and interacting with large groups of his peers."
Tina Marconi presents 10 Clothing Basics to Buy for a Mix and Match Kid’s Wardrobe | Babysitters posted at Babysitters, saying, "Back to school time is the prime time to go through your child’s existing wardrobe and figure out what still fits and what’s no longer an option. It’s also the perfect time to clean out the closets and the drawers and get ready to add some new and fun pieces to her wardrobe."
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