 There’s no need to air your dirty laundry on TV by calling one of the prime-time nannies. After you put down What to Expect When You’re Expecting, pick up Nanny Wisdom, and save your 15 minutes of fame for something else. Justine Walsh and Kim Nicholson help to launch Stewart, Tabori & Chang’s new trade paperback line with their debut book Nanny Wisdom: Our Secrets for Raising Healthy, Happy Children — From Newborns to Preschoolers (October 2005; ISBN: 1584794739; $15.95). Young, hip, and modern, these two professional nannies share their tips, tricks, and experiences in raising children in the English nanny tradition, which they each have been practicing for more than a decade. No more food battles, no more tantrums at bedtime – Justine and Kim will help parents get their little ones off to a proper start in life.
In Nanny Wisdom, Justine and Kim offer parents solutions easy and effective to all their child raising questions. Remember, it’s all in the approach! Whether it’s getting kids to sleep or getting them to eat well, teaching them good manners and or instilling a sense of responsibility, making sure that they are having fun or seeing that they’re happy in school, Nanny Wisdom addresses these issues and more. Justine and Kim also add bonus features to the book, including recipes to help expand a child’s palate; shortcuts to traveling glitch-free with children (and teddy bears and imaginary friends) in tow; tips on throwing a child’s birthday party with fun and ease; and lists of products, toys, and books that have earned the “Nanny Seal of Approval.”
Justine and Kim start with their Nannies’ Ten Absolute Essentials which provide parents with a solid foundation for raising happy and healthy children, while encouraging them to be loving, firm and fun parents.
1. Enjoy your kids.
2. Be consistent.
3. Set a routine, put it on a schedule — and stick to it.
4. Impose discipline lovingly.
5. Insist on good manners.
6. Ensure there’s play every day.
7. At mealtimes, share fresh food and conversation.
8. Nurture self-esteem and confidence.
9. Remember that all kids are different.
10. Keep your kids safe – always.
These guidelines are explored in deeper detail chapter by chapter with real-life examples and personal anecdotes to back up the advice. More complete information is offered on how to properly feed your newborn; establish a regular sleeping schedule, including rituals to make naptime and bedtime easier; turn bad eating habits around (featuring the one-bite rule), set boundaries; make the transition into a school environment; and hire a nanny or babysitter.
Justine and Kim have worked for a wide array of families here in the States, as well as in Europe, Australia, and elsewhere. They have traveled the world with the families and charges they have cared for. So, if you’re looking for solid advice on how to get off on the right foot, look no further than the 21st-century English nanny.
Justine Walsh grew up in England. Her 15-year nanny career has taken her to France, Israel, London, and New York, and her success has led to several high-profile positions. Today she cares for the children of Richard Gere and Carey Lowell, who have written the book’s foreword. Kim Nicholson was born and raised in Australia and became a full-fledged English nanny in the U.K. After working for families in Australia and London, she now lives in New York and cares for the sons of fashion photographer Pamela Hanson. Justine and Kim will embark on a 10-city tour this fall teaching workshops based on their book and will be visiting New York, Boston, Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle.
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