Before the coronavirus pandemic, around half of families in the United States reported having trouble finding child care. Post-pandemic? That number jumped to nearly two-thirds of families because of business restrictions, school closures, and stay-at-home orders. There’s no doubt about it: the nanny industry has changed in the wake of […]
As a nanny, the coronavirus pandemic may have changed your hours or your day-to-day routine. You may be working more hours than ever, or you may have even lost your job. Like many others, you may be feeling more stressed and worried about the future in general. We understand. Times […]
As a nanny, what do cultural differences look like between you and your employers? While we often think about big differences, such as religious practices or foods we eat, these differences can be much more subtle than we realize. How you speak to the kiddos, play with them, feed them, […]
Nannies looking for a new job this year are finding themselves in a unique situation, thanks to COVID-19. Even though your job requires face-to-face interaction, some families may not want to meet you in person unless they’re ready to hire you. That’s why nanny video interviews are becoming so popular […]
A live-in nanny is a nanny who lives in their employer’s home and provides child care. Families who opt to hire a live-in nanny instead of a live-out nanny (who commutes to the family’s home) do so for a variety of reasons. Live-in nannies can be more available to parents […]
As summer approaches and school ends, you may be panicking at the thought of filling your children’s days with activities. You want your kids to enjoy their summer break, but maybe you’re not able to spend as much time with them as you’d like. Hiring a summer nanny is a […]
Caring for your charges when their parents are working from home can be challenging. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many families are still following stay-at-home orders. When parents are suddenly working from home, the rules of authority, boundaries, schedules, and more can become confusing for both kids and adults. That’s […]
