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Good News!!
Naturally Nanny has been handpicked to be featured in the new edition of Little LUXE Hong Kong created by Little Steps and LUXE City Guides!
Jam-packed with brand new ways to go glam with the fam including child-friendly hotel’s, whole family fine dines, and a truckload of kid-friendly activities, Little LUXE is the must-have for all those with globe-trotting tots. Little LUXE Hong Kong is now available for purchase in stores worldwide and online.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Best wishes to all our families and nannies for this holiday season. May this joyous occasion bring you abundance of love, peace and happiness!!

Baby Massage Tips

Answers to common questions about baby massage and how new moms can bond with their babies and improve their babies' immune systems.

Baby Massage Tips Answers to common questions about baby massage and how new moms can bond with their babies and improve their babies' immune systems.

PRIMITIVE REFLEXES INVITES! NOVEMBER 20TH 2PM-3PM

Ideal for new or future mums. Or send your nanny over so they can get more knowledge on how to play with infants and why playing is important to integrate the primitive reflexes for babies under 1 year.

What is a reflex? Why are reflexes important? When should they be integrated? When primitive reflexes persist what can happen?

Life and learning become much easier once the childhood reflexes are integrated so come and join the talk to learn the activities to do to make sure your baby has a head start in his academic success!

Hope to see you November 20th , at 14:00pm

PRIMITIVE REFLEXES INVITES! NOVEMBER 20TH 2PM-3PM

Ideal for new or future mums. Or send your nanny over so they can get more knowledge on how to play with infants and why playing is important to integrate the primitive reflexes for babies under 1 year.

What is a reflex? Why are reflexes important? When should they be integrated? When primitive reflexes persist what can happen?

Life and learning become much easier once the childhood reflexes are integrated so come and join the talk to learn the activities to do to make sure your baby has a head start in his academic success!

Hope to see you November 20th , at 14:00pm

Parenting tips from real-life super nannies.

6. DIVVY UP THE CHORES
Get kids involved with chores. This teaches your kids that they can contribute to the household and creates opportunities for them to be rewarded for positive behaviour.

A calendar posted on the refrigerator could be a simple place to develop a plan. Giving your children meaningful roles empowers them and makes them feel important. Get your three-year-old to rinse the dishes in a sink of warm water. Older children can tidy, set the table or match socks. Get creative.

INVITE: Mom Meetup @ Lily & Bloom 29th October 10am-11.30am!

Hello ladies...It's Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time when women are encouraged to really think about their health and wellness. You are invited to join for a mums and babes coffee morning hosted by Guardian Life Management and The Body Group.

Futher detials on the event can be found on the link below
http://www.littlestepsasia.com/hong-kong/events/invite-mom-meetup

http://www.littlestepsasia.com/hong-kong/events/invite-mom-meetup

Parenting tips from real-life super nannies.

5. GIVE SPECIFIC PRAISE
When you give your child praise be specific. "Behaviour-specific language is important because it communicates exactly what the child did and why it is meaningful," says Malachowski. "Children develop a healthy self-esteem by feeling good about their accomplishments and support and love you provide to them."

CHINESE MOON FESTIVAL

The Festival of the Mid-autumn Moon is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. This year 2013, it is celebrated on September 19. This is also called Autumn Festival. This day is dedicated to give thanks to the Moon Goddess. The moon is at its brightest and fullest around this time, so it is the focus of the season. In the old days, by the time this season rolls around, laboring in the fields is already finished. Thus, families come together again and give thanks. The full roundness of the moon also reminds of the unity of the family circle. These days, one popular activity for the family is to get a box of moon cakes for your family, and eat the cakes while looking at the beautiful moon. Do you remember how excited you were when you were a kid as a holiday approaches?Or, if you didn't know about the Moon Festival before, and you are now a parent yourself, why not make a new tradition in your family and celebrate it? Like many Chinese festivals, the Moon Festival appreciates the value of family and togetherness, something your kids will remember in the long run.

Parenting tips from real-life super nannies.

4.TAKE THEM ON ERRANDS
"It's become normal for parents to spend their days entertaining their children," says Lussenburg. "The truth is, children thrive when they are part of life and not the focus of it." She suggests taking kids on errands and involving them in day-to-day life.

"I see parents spending their days doing what they think their child wants rather than what they need to do for the family as a whole... [It's] actually the last thing a child needs. Kids are hard-wired to watch, imitate and play alongside you." So go on and grab the grocery cart.

Parenting tips from real-life super nannies.

3. BE SPECIFIC
If you're providing feedback about a negative behaviour, it’s extremely important to be behaviour-specific with your language. In a firm but calm tone, label their exact behaviour as unacceptable, tell them why and provide an alternative solution or allow them to problem-solve. For example: “You do not use your hands to hit. Hitting hurts people's bodies and feelings. You can ask your friend for that toy using your words.”