by Joy Colino | Nov 23, 2020 | Activities for Kids, Parenting
As a toddler mom and former nanny, I love getting little ones involved in day to day kitchen activities! Though it may be messier and less “efficient” than doing it on my own, involving kids in cooking is fun and rewarding for everyone. Assigning my child a “job” in...
by Chelsea Saldivar | Nov 6, 2020 | Nannies Plus Tips for Nannies and Parents, Parenting, Tips for Nannies and Family Assistants
Mindfulness is a powerful tool in shifting the brain’s focus from what feels like bleakness to the joy of the small things in our daily lives. As we rapidly approach the holiday season, it’s easy for parents and nannies to become exhausted and overwhelmed with the...
by Joy Colino | Jan 10, 2020 | Parenting
One of the most important roles of a parent or nanny is that of teacher. In this blog, we’ll outline 5 ways to encourage independence in children, sure to root them in self confidence! These simple techniques can easily be incorporated into the daily routines of...
by Joy Colino | Dec 3, 2019 | Parenting
As a pediatric acupuncturist, I work with many teens and tweens struggling with anxiety. The National Institute of Mental Health has found that almost a third of adolescents deal with some form of anxiety. As parents, nannies, healers, and caregivers, there are a...
by Joy Colino | Nov 27, 2019 | Activities for Kids, Parenting
Brr… Can you feel the chill in the air? Winter is upon us! With that, comes all of the magic and joy of the season: the kids are out of school, holiday songs are playing on the radio, and our tummies are full with some of our favorite yearly treats. During this...
by Joy Colino | Nov 7, 2019 | Parenting
By Isabelle Bridges Boesch & Jessica Hagen As mothers, we all have extremely full lives, yet we want more balance: work/life balance, a balance between caring for their families and caring for themselves, and between caring for each aspect of their lives. Here’s...
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