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Nanny Wisdom: About the Book

Nanny Wisdom: Secrets for Raising Healthy, Happy Children. From Newborns to Preschoolers

Two hip child-care professionals, classically trained in the Mary Poppins English nanny tradition, share insider secrets about raising happy and well-behaved children.

She's more British than cricket, crumpets, Big Ben, or the Beatles, more admired than the royal family. She's the English nanny, and when it comes to child-raising, there's nothing quite like her. Now, in Nanny Wisdom, two hip young nannies combine their classical English training with the day-to-day knowledge they've gained as child-care professionals to offer expert advice on raising healthy, happy, and well-behaved children from birth through the preschool years.

Justine Walsh and Kim Nicholson have been professional nannies for more than a decade, and they have worked with a wide variety of families. Whether it's establishing a schedule to structure your child's day, preparing nutritious and kid-friendly meals, solving a child's sleeping problems, overcoming tantrums, or teaching good manners, these nannies provide loving but no-nonsense guidelines that every parent can follow. The entertaining and extremely readable text is filled with personal stories, sidebars that highlight important advice, and easy-to-prepare recipes. Like having a nanny as part of your household, Nanny Wisdom will be a godsend for all parents who want nothing but the best for their children.

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"These nannies are truly wise. Nanny Wisdom is a terrific guide to raising happy and healthy children. Justine and Kim's advice on introducing children to good eating habits should be required reading for all parents."

Jona D. Weiss, M.D.

Posted by Justine Walsh on June 26, 2005. Send to a friend.

Nanny Wisdom: Excerpt from Foreword

Written by Richard Gere and Carey Lowell.

"It was a crisp May morning when Justine Walsh arrived on our doorstep. Our son was three months old at the time, Justine had been referred to us by a friend and came highly recommended. She breezed in, full of confidence, clarity, and fun, with that distinct English accent - Mary Poppins come to life, in our living room. She asked to see our little guy, and it was mutual love at first sight. We hired her soon after, and thus began a long and happy relationship..."

Carey Lowell and Richard Gere

New York, January 2005

Posted by Justine Walsh on June 25, 2005. Send to a friend.

Nanny Wisdom: Excerpt from Afterword

Written by Pamela Hanson.

"I suspect that every parent craves having an English nanny for themselves and their children. Who wouldn’t love having someone right there to help them through the tough times, to put structure into their lives, to remind them to be healthy and to have fun - someone they can rely on? ..."

Pamela Hanson

New York, January 2005.

Posted by Justine Walsh on June 20, 2005. Send to a friend.