by Wendy P | Mar 5, 2019 | Advice, All Blog Posts, Guides, Nannies
There’s been many rainy days in San Diego these last few weeks and so we’ve come up with some San Diego Nanny Rainy Day Ideas to keep you busy. Even if it’s pouring, that doesn’t mean you can’t get out of the house and have some fun. Check out our list of San Diego Nanny Rainy Day Ideas for your next new adventure! San Diego Nanny Rainy Day Ideas Visit a Trampoline Park and let the little ones jump away that rainy day energy. Kids under 3 years old get in free at most places. Unless you have jumped there before, a grip sock purchase will be necessary, but its worth it. Kids can jump for 30 minutes, an hour, or as long as they want. Places like Altitude Trampoline Park and Sky Zone are the most popular ones around, but there are plenty others in almost every city in San Diego County. If you’re looking for thrills and excitement then Go-Kart Racing should be your next rainy day adventure. K1 Speed is amongst the most popular in San Diego and has indoor tracks, entertainment areas, and open to the public every day of the week. Visit one of the many museums that San Diego has to offer. Check out our San Diego Nanny Kid-Friendly Museum Guide for more info. Tired of watching movies at home on rainy days? A family favorite and nanny go to for rainy days, visit your local movie theater and watch your favorite new movie on the big screen. Don’t forget the popcorn! Indoor playgrounds are sure to take away the rainy day blues. Whether you are in...
by Wendy P | Mar 5, 2019 | All Blog Posts, Holiday Fun, Nannies
San Diego Nannies Celebrate Women’s History Month with kids in a variety of different ways. Stop by the Women’s Museum of California located in San Diego near Liberty Station to learn about empowering women over the centuries. With art, traveling, and digital galleries, kids can explore the many exhibits they have to offer. They also provide free tours twice a month (with paid admission to their gallery) where kids can get inspired by notable women throughout history. Read an inspiring book about women who have made a difference. Social Justice Books provides a list of books worthy of reading. Want to know a cool fact? Mary Hodgson (1876-1962) was the nanny who looked after the Llewelyn Davies boys. Ring a bell? They are the five real life boys who inspired the characters of Peter Pan and the Lost Boys! San Diego Nannies and parents can create fun Women’s History Month activities for kids. There are some very important women that should definitely be celebrated like Jane Addams who is the first women to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize or Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space! There are so many amazing women out there so let’s take time to celebrate them! ...
by Wendy P | Feb 28, 2019 | All Blog Posts, Nannies, Newborn Specialists, Our Services
San Diego Newborn Nannies Come To The Rescue- We all know how exciting it can be to bring a newborn baby home from the hospital. It is hands down, one of the most monumental events a new mother experiences. It can also be extremely stressful. Being prepared can make new parents feel more at ease but sometimes being prepared ends up not being enough. Sleep deprivation is common and sometimes it is coupled with postpartum depression. Some new parents struggle with fussy babies, having to go back to work or juggling their newborn with the rest of the family. Feeling like you need extra support is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, getting that extra support is essential during those first few months. That is why Loving Nannies provides San Diego newborn nannies to help during this life changing experience. All of our San Diego newborn nannies have years of experience working with newborns. Additionally, many have newborn certifications, experience working in the NICU or hospital and/or nursing backgrounds. All of our nannies have current infant CPR/First Aid and stringent background checks. If your new baby hasn’t arrived yet, our San Diego newborn nannies will be on-call to start working when your baby is born. If you already have your baby, our San Diego newborn nannies can start as soon as you need them. Most parents realize pretty quick that they could use some extra help. Luckily, we offer different types of San Diego newborn nannies to fit your particular needs. Our newborn nannies are offered both during the day and night. We even have San Diego newborn nannies that will stay with you for...
by Wendy P | Feb 27, 2019 | Advice, All Blog Posts, Nannies
San Diego Nannies Should Always Engage- Why should San Diego nannies always engage with the children they are nannying? The answer seems obvious but is it? According to an article in PEOPLE Magazine, kids under 2 years old spend more time in front of a screen than they did 20 years ago. Many experts would agree that this creates negative outcomes, including speech and cognitive delays. So what can we do to help motivate our little ones to step away from their iPads? San Diego nannies can engage by asking the child(ren) to read a book with them, dance, sing, play outside or play with their many (MANY) toys? San Diego nannies should pay attention to when a child seems to be bored. This can happen without warning and after spending only 30 minutes on a fun project that took you an hour to prepare. Don’t worry, this is normal. Children lose interest quickly. This could be an influencing factor why parents and nannies sometimes use media as a substitute for parenting/nannying. Don’t get us wrong, it’s okay to let a child watch their favorite show but San Diego nannies need to remember to keep it down to a minimum. Tell the child he can watch his favorite show or play his favorite game for only 30 minutes. This teaches them boundaries and that screen time is a leisure activity not an all day activity. While they are away at school, taking a nap or using up their 30 minutes of screen time, start the planning. San Diego nannies can start preparing for fun activities that incorporate play and learning. There...
by Wendy P | Feb 27, 2019 | Advice, All Blog Posts, Guides, Nannies, Parents
Communicating with your San Diego Nanny is Key- To establish a working relationship with your San Diego nanny, communication is key. Every aspect of your working relationship requires communication. It’s necessary when creating the nanny contract, expressing responsibilities and maintaining trust. Having great communication between one another helps foster an environment where issues are resolved quickly and misunderstanding are rare. It’s essential to use your communication skills when creating your nanny contract as well. Establish a Nanny Contract- Establishing a nanny contract can start at the interview process. This is a great time to feel each other out, understand each other’s needs and be flexible with each other. Once you have decided a mutual agreement, creating a contract can help foster a good working relationship. The nanny contract is a crucial part of your relationship because it is where you state the duties and responsibilities (along with any other important information that your nanny needs to know). It is necessary to be clear on the terms and conditions, being as detailed as possible in the nanny contract. Examples of things to put in a the nanny contract include salary, hours, daily routes, routines, job responsibilities and much more. Also, outlining the importance of specific necessities for families and nannies helps establish a great working relationship between the San Diego nanny and family. Click here for Loving Nannies’ sample nanny contract. Establish Trust- Another important way to establish a working relationship with your San Diego Nanny is to have trust. Parents need to know that they can trust the nanny that will be looking after their children. Luckily, Loving Nannies provides in-person interviews, identity and work status verification,...
by Wendy P | Feb 25, 2019 | All Blog Posts, Guides, Nannies
If you’re a San Diego nanny and are looking to change it up and provide a memorable experience, our San Diego Nanny Guide of kid friendly Museums can help. Unfortunately, all the rain lately has been tough on our little ones. Luckily, for those living in San Diego, tons of awesome museums are at our fingertips ready to be explored. Top Kid Friendly San Diego Nanny Museums The San Diego Air and Space Museum is an aviation and space exploration museum located in Balboa Park. Fleet Science Center is a science museum and planetarium located in Balboa Park. This is an amazing place filled with all things science where kids can explore and investigate more than 100 interactive exhibits. Did you know that San Diego Model Railroad Museum is the largest indoor exhibit in the world? Also located in Balboa Park, little ones who love trains will love this museum. Children of all ages can explore indoor and outdoor interactive educational exhibits at the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum in Escondido. The Birch Aquarium at Scripps is a museum located near UCSD. While filled with interactive activities, kids can also see and learn about over 5000 fish in 60+ habitats. Nannies and kids can learn about California nature at the San Diego Botanical Gardens located in Encinitas. This garden contains 37 acres of gardens including bamboo groves, desert gardens, and a tropical rainforest. Kids can explore the natural history of Southern California at the San Diego Natural History Museum. It is also located in Balboa Park and is the oldest scientific museum in Southern California. Also, if you’re a San Diego nanny, check out a museum’s website for special days where kids get in free....
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