5 Storytime Tips for Nannies to Elevate Every Reading Session
If you ask any child development expert, parent, or teacher what the single best thing you can do with a child is, the answer is almost always the same: read to them. Reading builds vocabulary, emotional intelligence, and early literacy skills. But there’s a...
Cell Phone Use as a Nanny: Why It’s the #1 Reason Placements Fall Apart
As this industry has evolved, we’ve noticed some trends that really stand out time and time again. Here’s one that most nannies don’t find out until it’s too late: cell phone use as a nanny is one of the top reasons placements end. Not performance...
Back-to-School Tips for Nannies: How to Ease the Transition for Kids and Families
It’s a season of transition, and with transition can come unease. But we’ve got some tips to make this time period as smooth as possible. The best back-to-school tips for nannies focus on three things: reintroducing routines gradually before the first day, creating...
Things to Consider Before Accepting a Nanny Job
Before accepting a nanny job, it’s worth taking the time to consider whether it’s the right next step for you. And while a great nanny-family match is crucial, this consideration goes beyond considering if the family is the right fit for you. This work carries a...
Accepting Generosity Gracefully: Nanny Household Boundaries Around Groceries and Household Resources
One of the most nuanced parts of working as a nanny is navigating a family’s generosity. Families open their homes and extend kindnesses that can feel less like a perk and more like being part of the family. The warmth that families often extend is real, and it is one...Page 1 of 35
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