Summer

Overtime, Mileage, and changing Duties.

How to Talk About Overtime, Mileage, and Changing Duties Before Summer Starts

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Summer often brings a shift in the daily rhythm for families and nannies. School is out, routines change, camps and activities begin, and children may need more full-day childcare. Because of these changes, nanny responsibilities can look very different during the summer months than they do during the school year. Before summer officially begins, it […]

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Places to Visit to Keep Cool During the Heat of The Summer

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When the summer heat in the Carolinas is extreme, it’s important to find fun, safe, and cool ways to keep kids engaged while staying cool. At Charlotte’s Best Nanny Agency, we understand that families and nannies are always seeking creative ways to keep children engaged during the summer heat. To help you plan ahead during

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Summer Activities To Do With Your Nanny Kids: Pre-schoolers, School-aged Children, and Teenagers

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During the summer, the children are out of school and need to be engaged in fun and educational activities throughout each day. We know coming up with ideas to make each day unique can take a lot of thought and planning. So today we are featuring some fun activities you can do with your pre-school

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Summer Reading

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Summer Reading  Summer is a great time for reading. You can read outside at the pool, on the porch, or inside in the air conditioning. Reading is important for keeping school skills sharp in the summer. Daily reading can put children almost a year ahead of students who are not reading/being read to. We’ve compiled

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Sun/Water Safety

Sun/Water Safety

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Sun/Water Safety Summer is a great time to have fun outdoors and to take advantage of the sunshine. However, it’s necessary to take some precautions when out in the summer heat.  June is National Safety Month, so we gathered some tips for you to enjoy playing safely.   Sun Safety Take Precautions Wear broad spectrum sunscreen

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Park/Playground Safety

Park/Playground Safety

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Park/Playground Safety Summer is a great time to have fun outdoors and to take advantage of the sunshine. However, it’s important to be mindful of your surroundings. June is National Safety Month, so we gathered some tips to help enjoy playing outside safely.   Inspect equipment before using  Check for splintered wood, broken pieces, sharp edges.

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National BBQ Month

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May is National BBQ Month. There are so many techniques- smoking, roasting, braising, grilling- just to name a few. Barbecuing can be a great way to kick off the summer, especially since so much of the cooking is done outdoors.  How to Celebrate: Get takeout from a local barbecue place. Our favorites are Midwood Smokehouse

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Summer Reading Ideas

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Summer Reading Ideas Summer is a great time to enjoy reading! It’s a great activity for winding down after a busy day or even to enjoy outdoors when its too hot too play. Lots of book clubs can be even be done virtually. Make it fun by reading books, then watching the coordinating movie to

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Summer Safety Tips

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Summer Safety Tips Summer is a great time to have fun outdoors, however, it’s important to be mindful of safety. Here are some things to remember while enjoying the outdoors this summer.   Bugs Keep backyard free from standing water which can breed mosquitos. Burn citronella candles and use insect repellent.  Wear long sleeves and pants

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