High5 Friday: Straight Talk

by cincynanny | Aug 6, 2010 | 5, cincinnati, cincy, cincynanny, friday, nanny, straight, talk

In every position, nanny or not, there comes a time when you must have a difficult conversation with your employer. This is the time when we need to remind ourselves, as nannies, that we are professionals in a career and handle the situation accordingly. I hope this...

[Quick Tip Tuesday] Prepared Early

by cincynanny | Jul 27, 2010 | cincy, cincynanny, clothes, nanny, prepared, quick tip, routine, tuesday

Quick Tip: Prepared EarlyOur mornings are busy! (Have I mentioned that I am not a morning person?)Well, this week we have had Vacation Bible School getting us up early each day and reminding me of our school schedule. One thing that helps us get moving in the morning,...

What’s Up Weds? Nanny Roundtable "Summer Safety"

by cincynanny | Jul 21, 2010 | cincinnati, cincynanny, nanny, nanny roundtable, whats up weds

Tuesday Night we had our first “Nanny Roundtable” as a CincyNanny Community! Nanny Lindsey returned from the International Nanny Association conference with the desire to create an informal time to chat over coffee or dinner about the issues and questions...

[Quick Tip Tuesday] Noted.

by cincynanny | Jul 20, 2010 | cincinnati, cincynanny, nanny, noted, notes, post-it, quick tip

Quick Tip: NotedI am a list-maker. It is how I function. I hate forgetting things, so I am constantly writing things down on my “master list”. I have fallen in love with these Post-It Pads. They are great for short notes, phone messages, errand lists,...

High5 Friday: Manners Matter

by cincynanny | Jul 16, 2010 | cincinnati, cincynanny, high5, manners, nanny, preschool

My* boys are three and a half … THREE AND A HALF! (*No they are not my children, but I love them like they are mine.) Sometimes I wonder, how did that happen? They grow up so fast. It seems just the other day I was mixing up formula, feeding a boy, burp them and...

[Quick Tip Tuesday] It’s a Set-up?

by cincynanny | Jun 15, 2010 | cincinnati, cincynanny, help, nanny, quick tip, set, table, tuesday

[Quick Tips Tuesday] It’s a Set-up!The kitchen is a gathering place for kids and grown ups alike. A few months ago I started giving the boys jobs if they were going to be in the kitchen while I am preparing a meal. Before I get busy, I will set out napkins and...