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. […]
COVID-19 Information
The health and safety of our team, families, and nannies are of the utmost importance to us. As we continue […]
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 […]
Coronavirus and Your Nanny
The following blog was written by our preferred nanny payroll company, HomeWork Solutions: The spread of the coronavirus worldwide has […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!
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.
