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Pre-Schoolers Learning to Sew Dolls Clothes part 2

This post is a continuation of Pre-Schoolers Learning to Sew Dolls Clothes and can be adapted to other learning experiences. This old No Non-cents Nanna knows when children are given the opportunity,along with the adults patience, they can do many things on the road to eventual independence.   What parts can a 4 year old ‘sew”? Pick […]



Rules 9 thru 15 to Help Us All Feel Happy and Safe

As your family adjusts to the new normal of staying home from school due to COVID-19 precautions now is a good time to not only talk about house rules that keep everyone safe but, to write them on paper to post for quick reminders. Why have RULES? “Rules help us all feel more safe and […]


10 Silly Ice Breakers for Effective Communication with Kids

Getting to know someone can make even grown ups feel uncomfortable. Kids feel nervous too when meeting some like a new baby sitter. No Non-cents Nanna shares 10 silly icebreakers to help you make kids feel more comfortable. Keep reading for links to busy bag ideas from No Non-cents Nanna   Feel free to share […]


8 No Non-cents Nanna Rules for Babysitters

This old No Non-cents Nanna knows it is time to take some of her babysitter’s rules out of moth balls. Rules to keep every one safe really can be fun for everyone.   Mary Poppins inspired me with her spoon full of sugar and now I have the No Non-cents Nanna way!   Here is […]


No Non-cents Nanna’s Brings Babysitting Tricks of Trade out of Moth Balls

This old No Non-cents Nanna know we all have to start somewhere when learning how to care for small children. As a teen age babysitter my big survival tool was all the Tricks and TREATS had in my MAGIC BAG. Now I’m getting old with 6 grandkids- those tricks still work.     How would […]