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, […]
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 […]
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many families are still sheltering in place. That means many parents are working from home, while also juggling homeschooling and caring for their kids full-time. Are you one of them? A nanny can help lighten the workload for work-from-home parents if you’re lucky enough to […]
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 […]
When families go on vacation, most (if not all) rules and routines go out the window. Bedtimes, meals, daily activities: nearly everything is thrown out of whack. After all, changing things up is just one of the reasons why we enjoy vacations! But for nannies who go on vacation with […]
All bosses aren’t created equally. Think of the best boss you’ve ever had in your career… and the worst. What sets them apart? When you’re a new nanny employer, you may know that you need to pay fair wages and provide good benefits. However, there are other ways to be […]
In this blog, we’ll explain why nanny check-ins are important, and how you can embrace them as part of your working relationship with your nanny.
