Nanny to Mommy

School is rapidly approaching the end and what are your plans this summer? If you are like my family, we vacation during the spring or fall so the summer is wide open. My children are just now getting old enough to participate in summer camps. The reason I personally like the idea of summer camps, is because I like for my children to stick to some sort of schedule and, honestly, get out of the house for a few hours.

Since my family is so new to summer camps, please let me know what summer camps you have attended and I will look into them. I want to have an ongoing summer camp list that people can use and find informative. 

Did you know that swimming is one of the best exercises for overall fitness? It's a great workout for your entire body, and it's perfect for people of all ages. In fact, many experts believe that swimming is one of the best exercises you can do to stay healthy and fit. But what about your children? Do they know how to swim? And why is it important for them to learn? In this blog post, we will discuss some of the reasons why children might need swimming lessons. We will also provide tips for finding the right swimming lessons for your children. So, let's get started:

In today's world, getting your children to play outside, eat healthy meals, and stay active can be challenging. This is especially true if your child is a picky eater or does not like spending time outside. Fortunately, there are many ways to encourage healthy habits in your family.

Encouraging healthy habits starts with you. Even though it might feel like an impossible task at times, there are many strategies you can implement in order to help your child adopt healthier habits and break bad habits for good. Here are some tips on how to encourage healthy habits for your child.

Making dinner for your family is a daily task that we take for granted. As such, it’s very easy to slip into negative routines of eating junk food and whatever’s available at the end of a busy day. But that can lead to negative health consequences for your family, so how should you go about changing that? We’re going to take a look at five ways in which you can make your family dinners a little healthier today, so keep reading.

As a parent of a college student, you know that there are some difficult situations that you will have to face. You may be worried about your child's safety or how they are doing in school. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips for parenting your college student through difficult times. We will talk about how to handle issues like drug abuse, mental health problems, and academic struggles.

These days, parents have a new dreaded question coming from kids. It’s only a matter of time before you hear it:

"When can I get a cell phone?"

It's not surprising that kids start asking about phones (and being handed them) at earlier and earlier ages. For most kids, screens from household TVs to tablets to family smartphones are present from day one. And recent studies have shown that kids are getting phones at earlier than ever:

According to Common Sense Media, “Tech use is aging down as young people get devices earlier. A majority (53%) of kids have their own smartphone by the time they are 11, and 69% have one at age 12.”

Parenting is a tough job, and it can be difficult to know exactly how to reward and encourage your child. However, as a parent, you must reward your child to keep them motivated to do what is right.

When kids misbehave adults often want to punish them, similarly when they do the right thing, we should reward them quickly and effectively. If you're wondering exactly how you can reward your child to boost their self-esteem and self-confidence, here are some tips that you can try.

The internet is filled with many things, from fun online games to educational stories. However, it’s also a melting pot of inappropriate content that can be harmful to kids. As a parent, it’s important to be aware of the dangers that exist online, so you can protect your children from them. One potential hazard is watching videos that are not age appropriate.

Many streaming services, like YouTube, Netflix, Sling TV, and offer kids’ channels with shows and movies that are appropriate for younger audiences. However, there is also a lot of content on these platforms that are not meant for kids. This can include videos with violence, swearing, and sexual content. To help keep your kids safe while they stream, keep reading this guide.

It’s no secret that healthy eating is essential for everyone, but it’s especially crucial for kids. Their growing bodies and developing minds need the proper nutrients to function at their best. Unfortunately, many kids today don’t get the healthy diet they need.

One reason is that unhealthy foods are often more affordable and readily available than healthier options. Many parents don’t have the time or knowledge to cook nutritious meals from scratch every day, and if your kids are picky eaters who are horrified at the thought of trying anew food (especially if it’s deemed “healthy”), your efforts feel futile anyway.

The good news is there are ways to help your kids develop a taste for healthy foods and get excited about eating them. With a little effort, you can set them up for a lifetime of healthy eating habits.