tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post7993300822598250291..comments2023-10-31T06:06:59.528-04:00Comments on How to Be the Best Nanny : Motivating Children for Nannies and Au PairsBest Nanny Newsletterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06103799261254020125noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-43614151860092234062009-09-29T20:35:03.838-04:002009-09-29T20:35:03.838-04:00Whatever I eat the children want to eat, what ever...Whatever I eat the children want to eat, what ever I read the kids want to read, so this is true -- if we caregivers don't have enthusiasm and inspire the children then who will. Teachers, parents, caregivers -- we play a crucial role in motivating children!Tobago Nannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441118518004856552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-80775601449350066932009-09-29T20:21:55.691-04:002009-09-29T20:21:55.691-04:00Sharon, I don't think punishment is a motivato...Sharon, I don't think punishment is a motivator at all. I think to spark interest in learning and trying requires rewards and appreciation!<br />Deborah S. <br />Nanny of Multiples<br />DenverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-14151879920774518962009-09-29T13:49:12.542-04:002009-09-29T13:49:12.542-04:00Priase kids on their effort more than their accomp...Priase kids on their effort more than their accomplishments. It is great if they win a school election but just as great just to run for student government.<br /><br />Focus positive attention on their efforts and helpfulness. They will like being praised for trying.<br /><br />We try more than we suceede.<br /><br />Nanny and Early education student<br />Sharon, Lincoln NebraskaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-74490181584133772122009-09-29T12:41:40.996-04:002009-09-29T12:41:40.996-04:00Children mirror everything we do. What we say, how...Children mirror everything we do. What we say, how we say it, what we eat, and how we feel. If you do not have a good attitude the children won't either. <br /><br />I show excitement about their schoolwork and arts and crafts. I ask about sports that I do not get to see. I ask them about anything to help make them feel important and special. Even if you hate snakes help the child research snakes if that is what they like.<br /><br />Just because I don't play baseball does not mean I don't care about getting them to practice on time, give them healthy snack before practice, and ask how their games were.<br /><br />Once they know I am excited to help them practice spelling they won't fight me as I try to help them . If they see I love making up stories they can illustrate the story with me.<br /><br />Even when you are tired and cranky take a few minutes to focus on the kids!!<br />Erin R, San JoseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-86314666481050945432009-09-29T10:13:15.904-04:002009-09-29T10:13:15.904-04:00I agree that rewards are best to encourage kids to...I agree that rewards are best to encourage kids to keep doing well. Sometimes when kids don't follow through some punishment works too. But positive discipline is best motivator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-44396298895531456092009-09-29T07:48:47.744-04:002009-09-29T07:48:47.744-04:00Sticker charts with a toy after 100 stickers earne...Sticker charts with a toy after 100 stickers earned is how we motivate kids to do their chores in the house I work in. The mother takes them to a toy store once they earn 100 stickers. They get stickers for nearly everything helpful that isn't required everyday (brushing teeth does not get a sticker) but helping me sort socks earns a sticker.<br />Michelle W. NYC NYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com