Interviewing a nanny is one of the most important steps in the childcare hiring process. This conversation is where resumes turn into real people and where families begin to understand whether a candidate, not just their experience, is the right fit for their home,...

If you’ve been quietly wondering whether your child is more attached to their nanny than to you, know this: you’re not alone. Many parents are caught off guard by the mix of gratitude and discomfort that can surface when they see how close their child has become to a...

Q: My nanny did not use all of her vacation time last year. Does she lose it and start fresh in the new year, or does it carry over? If you are a household employer in California (and you are if you paid your nanny more than $2800 in 2025), understanding vacation time...

Filing taxes as a nanny employer is one of the most important responsibilities that comes with hiring in-home childcare. But that doesn’t mean it has to be hard!  While employing a nanny can transform your household in the best possible way, it also makes you a...

Hiring a nanny is a major milestone for any family. Once you have found the right caregiver and have had an offer accepted, it can feel like the hardest part is behind you. But the steps you take immediately after hiring a nanny are what truly set the tone for a...