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Family Advice

COVID-19 Free Testing Sites

During the COVID-19 pandemic, families and nannies may consider the option of COVID-19 testing before the in-home working relationship begins. […]

Stanford Park Nannies
July 9, 2020
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Family Advice

COVID-19 Information

The health and safety of our team, families, and nannies are of the utmost importance to us. As we continue […]

Stanford Park Nannies
June 9, 2020
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Family Advice

How Nannies & At-Home Family Members Can Work Together

Whether a nanny works with a stay-at-home parent, a parent who works from a home office, or other family members […]

Stanford Park Nannies
March 13, 2020
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Family Advice

Coronavirus and Your Nanny

The following blog was written by our preferred nanny payroll company, HomeWork Solutions: The spread of the coronavirus worldwide has […]

Stanford Park Nannies
March 12, 2020
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Nanny Tips

4 Tips to Help Nannies Find an Agency

Because families have unique needs, expectations, and child-rearing styles, finding the right one for you is critical as a nanny. […]

Stanford Park Nannies
January 9, 2020
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Nanny Tips

Grieving the Loss of a Nanny Job

Are you leaving your current nanny family? Take it from us: leaving a nanny job can be difficult. For many […]

Stanford Park Nannies
November 14, 2019
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Nanny Tips

How to Leave Your Nanny Job Professionally

At some point in your nanny career, you will have to leave a family. Quitting any job is always tough, […]

Stanford Park Nannies
October 15, 2019
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Nanny Tips

Add a Personal Touch to Your Resume With a Letter of Introduction

When you apply for a nanny position, it can be difficult to stand out amongst other nanny candidates. You know […]

Stanford Park Nannies
August 21, 2019
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Nanny Tips

Expand Your Skills to Meet the Needs of Today’s Busy Families

Families today lead incredibly complex and busy lives. They are traveling extensively and filling their schedules with more activities, especially […]

Stanford Park Nannies
June 21, 2019
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Family Advice

To Flu or Not to Flu?

By Margaret “Shelly” Miller MD Myths about influenza circulate every fall when the discussion of whether or not to get […]

Guest Blogger
October 16, 2018
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Family Advice

Why the Trend Toward Gluten Free?

Why are gluten free food products becoming increasingly common in our grocery stores? Is this just the latest food fad or is gluten a potential dietary villain? Let’s begin by understanding what...

Guest Blogger
March 20, 2017
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Family Advice

The Importance of Feedback in a Nanny/Family Partnership

Giving feedback is often seen as an uncomfortable obligation, and is therefore avoided altogether. Receiving feedback can be equally difficult, often viewed as a personal attack. However, a healthy...

Stanford Park Nannies
January 4, 2017
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Nanny Tips

Nanny Up Session #1 Recap

Early Childhood Educator Robin Jurs shared stories from her rich background to help us better understand the concept of the competent child. Here we share a few takeaways from Robin’s session.

Stanford Park Nannies
November 8, 2016
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Nanny Tips

Don’t Let Job Creep Ruin Your Job

Job creep is a challenge in most jobs. You start off with a well-defined job description and then slowly, the boundaries of that job description begin to fray. Most times these asks happen so...

Stanford Park Nannies
February 22, 2016
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Nanny Tips

7 Tips for Successfully Working with a Nanny Agency

Nanny agencies have changed a great deal in the past five years. With the rise of internet sites many of the lesser quality agencies have gone under, and what we see now are agencies that have...

Stanford Park Nannies
June 15, 2015
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Nanny Tips

Starting Off on the Right Foot – For Nannies

You have invested a lot of time and energy in your search and are ready to start your new job. Knowing that you would like to build a lasting relationship with your new employers, we have compiled...

Stanford Park Nannies
April 28, 2015
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Nanny Tips

Add a Personal Touch to Your Nanny Resume

You’re applying for a nanny position; you know you have great experience, but your resume just isn’t standing out amongst the rest. We recommend you take the time to create a thoughtful letter...

Stanford Park Nannies
February 9, 2015
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Nanny Tips

Excuse Me Miss – Your Pants Are On Fire

With over 20 years of experience interviewing and vetting nannies, we could write a book on the various mistruths we see on candidate applications!

Stanford Park Nannies
September 15, 2014
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Nanny Tips

Interview Tips for Nannies

I could spend hours regaling you with stories of nanny interviews gone good, bad and just plain crazy. They are rarely a typical corporate appointment.

Daryl Camarillo
March 28, 2014
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"Finding the right caregiver for your children can feel like an overwhelming task, but Stanford Park Nannies made the process incredibly smooth and successful for our family. From the moment we contacted them, they were attentive, professional, and incredibly understanding of our specific needs. They made the entire process stress-free and gave us the gift of knowing our children are in the best hands possible."

Corey. R

“I would like to thank the whole team at SPN for all you guys do. In this midst of the heartbreak and hardships the COVID-19 crisis has imposed on our neighbors, our families, and our friends, I am also inspired and deeply moved by the compassion, resiliency, and the human spirit of the  SPN team. Thank you for being there with us. We are here for you.”

Jessica P.

"I would rate Stanford Park Nannies very highly! They provide a great flow of very qualified candidates, who are all prepared to pay taxes. They have a great vetting process and did not waste our time with those that weren’t a fit. In addition to our full-time search, they had the ability to quickly identify relevant interim/temp nannies as well!"

Jaime B.

"SPN is a powerhouse agency of incredible women who embody experience, passion, and a heart for service!"

Jamie H.