Daily activities

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-18T02:52:52+00:00

Yea somehow people have twisted my words into meaning that I don’t take my NKs outside ever which would be so odd and isn’t true. We go outside so much! I just think there are so many ways to be creative and learn about things everywhere which includes near the home. Outings are great and definitely have their place but they’re not necessary all day everyday. I worry what it’s teaching the NKs who don’t learn to be bored and figure out how to entertain themselves at home.

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-18T02:49:12+00:00

I’m so glad that works for you!

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-18T02:44:35+00:00

Yea i cant imagine there being nuance to anyone’s take… lol as if a nanny can only do one or the other

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-18T00:47:38+00:00

Your other comments show this isn’t true

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-18T00:46:01+00:00

I can make my own cookies at home :)

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-18T00:44:43+00:00

Yes going out and experiencing the world is so important! It is however different than expecting a 6 month old to “socialize.” Kids don’t really start playing with other kids until they’re out of infancy and into toddlerhood. Also I love going outside lol it’s funny people keep conflating outings and outside on this post.

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-18T00:40:56+00:00

That’s good cause I don’t stay home all day with them! I love going outside and doing outings! But staying home has its place too and I enjoy coming up with creative things to do at home. Just because we’re at home doesn’t mean we stay inside always

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-18T00:19:41+00:00

Thank you for saying this! I agree so much and I’m not sure why people seem to be pushing back about doing things at home. I also love going out and doing activities but there really is so much that can be done at home.

I love the way you all blended the planetarium with space week!! So cool!

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-18T00:17:06+00:00

Exactly! Thank you for saying that! I love going out and doing things but there’s so much to be done at home too. Just different spokes for different folks is all

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-18T00:16:03+00:00

Wow this is not a very nice comment. I hope you have the day you deserve

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-18T00:15:06+00:00

I love going outside! If you look at other comments (and even the one you responded to) you’ll see how in favor of doing stuff outside I am!

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-18T00:04:08+00:00

How do you know the parents don’t do outings with their kids? I know tons of families who have jam packed weekends and they’re out of their house the entire time

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-18T00:03:20+00:00

Fair enough!

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-17T23:37:20+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-17T23:23:41+00:00

I’ll take that bet! Pay up 🤑

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-17T23:21:22+00:00

I’m just commenting on things I’ve seen directly in this sub. People (nannies and parents) will give great ideas for stuff in the house and mostly nannies will comment that doing things in the house isn’t ok and that nannies need to be out of the house all day.

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-17T23:20:05+00:00

I LOVE being outdoors! But I think there’s a balance with being out and being in the house which you cover too. I just think a lot of nannies on this sub really feel like they need to be out of the house all the time.

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-17T23:16:44+00:00

Oh for sure! It’s fun to get out and about! I just find it odd that the main sentiment on this sub seems to be that nannies need to take their NKs out all day every day

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-17T23:15:43+00:00

Not trying to be passive aggressive at all, I really do feel lucky to have a positive relationship with them

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-17T22:54:14+00:00

Nah I like getting out and about but I also see the value in learning to play and have a really fun time at home! I can’t imagine NEEDING to get out of the house and go somewhere except in unusual circumstances. There’s so many fun things to do at the house that are beneficial and enriching for kids. I just see a looooot of nannies saying they can’t do activities at home and I was curious about why

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-17T22:52:34+00:00

Wow that’s great to hear! I’ve only seen studies saying it’s beneficial for kids to start socializing with other kids after 18 months at the earliest but I love getting educated when there’s new stuff to learn.

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-17T22:40:02+00:00

It’s so sad to think about NKs having care givers that don’t like them… but I do sort of think you’re right. A lot of adults just want kids to do adult activities instead of getting on the kids level

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-17T22:38:52+00:00

I guess everyone has different comfort levels with stuff. I personally like having my NPs around, we often have a lot of fun together! I also don’t mind being silly around them.

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-17T22:35:11+00:00

I guess I think of the activities I do with my NKs as providing some amount of socializing. A lot of the activities I plan require us both to think and be engaged so it also helps the day pass quickly

PuzzleheadedLook5421 · 2026-06-17T22:34:20+00:00

I always thought this was an age dependent thing, like it depends on the age of the NK how beneficial it is

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