The pandemic has been a trying time for families and candidates alike, with both groups asking similar questions in regards to navigating the unusual set of circumstances. Can the nanny live-in and quarantine with the family? Will the nanny beContinue Reading…
When children start summer vacation, parents face the dilemma of keeping their kids active, both mentally and physically, while simultaneously keeping them entertained, happy, and providing them with the opportunity to take a well-deserved break from traditional schooling. How canContinue Reading…
We all recognize and understand that life can be chock-full of unexpected occurrences and unusual circumstances. Sometimes, we have to be prepared for the worst. Nannies, especially the ones who work for us full-time, often become staples in our livesContinue Reading…
Many of you likely read the August article in the Wall Street Journal regarding a new trend in family vacations. Parents who have the resources have begun taking their children on vacations, one at a time. These holidays allow theContinue Reading…
Though a “governess” may sound like someone you’d only find in a nineteenth-century British novel, they do still exist. Governesses are a specialized subset of nannies, whose position focuses primarily on a child’s educational development. Historically, a governess was aContinue Reading…
A professional resume is one of the best tools you can use to market yourself as a career nanny. Nannies who take themselves and their profession seriously, and who have the resume to match, are extremely attractive to prospective families.Continue Reading…
With summer comes the complaint all parents and caregivers dread: “I’m bored.” One of the nanny’s greatest responsibilities is keeping her charges engaged and happy. Finding a nanny who can do this effectively can be a struggle; this is oneContinue Reading…
Looking for a nanny can be a long and arduous process, especially when considering the important role a nanny will play in your family’s life. We teach our children about the potential dangers presented by strangers as part of growingContinue Reading…
Finding a good nanny can seem intimidating to those inexperienced with the process. A nanny works closely with the family to help raise and nurture children, and the best nannies arguably become part of the family themselves. This puts aContinue Reading…
You and your family will spend years with your long-term nanny. As your children grow, your nanny will become an integral part of their lives, and he or she will help care for them through some of the most significantContinue Reading…