Posts Tagged ‘nanny’
Chinese New Year
February 4th, 2014by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Chinese New Year
Welcome the 4711, the Year of the Horse! Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival, is an important celebration in many Asian cultures. Family members often travel great distances to be together over the 2 weeks of the festival. There are many amazing traditions associated with Chinese New Year, and they can be a […]
State Fair Time
August 14th, 2013by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on State Fair Time
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is coming up fast! Minnesota has the absolute greatest state fair of any state! (That may be subjective…) But we do have 12 days to celebrating everything that’s special about Minnesota, especially our agricultural roots. There is an entire section dedicated to farm machinery! There is also a Midway with rides […]
International Women's Day
March 7th, 2013by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on International Women's Day
Friday (March 8th) is International Women’s Day! This day helps to jumpstart the month of March, which has now been named National Women’s History Month in the United States . International Women’s Day is celebrated in 176 countries and allows women worldwide to connect, celebrate and honor womens past, present, and future. On this day […]
Super Bowl Sunday
January 30th, 2013by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Super Bowl Sunday
The Super Bowl is the annual American Football championship and a popular time for friends to gather in front of the TV. Each year millions of people watch the game, the half-time show – or just the commercials! People will be talking about the commercials for days. To learn more about football visit the “Life […]
Groundhog Day Feb. 2nd
January 29th, 2013by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Groundhog Day Feb. 2nd
Traditionally, the groundhog is supposed to wake up on February 2, and come up out of his burrow. If he sees his shadow, he will return to the burrow for six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t see his shadow, he remains outside and starts his year, because he knows that spring has arrived […]
Winter Weight Control
December 27th, 2012by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Winter Weight Control
Many au pairs (probably most!) put on some extra weight over the winter. Americans eat more than most au pairs are used to eating, and it’s way to easy to stay inside instead of going out for exercise. Luckily, we live in the Twin Cities, where there are all kinds of awesome things to do […]
Back to School Safety Information from Consumer Reports
September 6th, 2012by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Back to School Safety Information from Consumer Reports
School bus safety tips for drivers and children Aug 17, 2011 8:30 AM Every school day 23 million children ride a big yellow bus. While school buses are one of the safest modes of transport, there are real risks in getting on and off and walking to bus stops. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]
Camp Au Pair
July 23rd, 2012by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Camp Au Pair
We have a great set of ideas for au pair ‘day camp’ suitable for all ages. They are organized around various themes, such as “Under the Sea,” “Cars and Trucks,” and “Dinosaurs.” The most current one is “London Olympics,” which is a great way for families to use the cultural exchange aspect of the au […]
Water Safety Tips
July 4th, 2012by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Water Safety Tips
Another post from Walgreens’ site. WATER SAFETY Learn CPR. Teach your children to swim, but do not assume that this alone will prevent drowning in young children. Never leave young children unattended, even for a minute, in a bathtub, swimming pool, lake, ocean, or stream. Fence all home pools and keep the gate closed and locked. […]
Child Safety Tips
July 1st, 2012by Jennifer Harriss | Comments Off on Child Safety Tips
This is from Walgreens’ website – I think it has a lot of good information. CHILD SAFETY The space between crib bars should be no more than 2.5 inches. The distance from the mattress to the top of the rail should be over 2 feet. DO NOT put extra blankets and stuffed animals in a […]
