Adventure Nannies exists to bring the best of the best together, and we thrive when working with dynamic, independent caregivers and educators and introducing them to innovative, adventurous, and forward-thinking families. We have been so fortunate over the last six years to get to meet exceptional candidates who treat their …read more

    What Should I Give My Nanny As A Holiday Bonus?       The holidays are such an exciting and hectic time of year, and it’s easy to overlook saying ‘thank you’ to your nanny in the midst of all the hubbub!   Whether your nanny is your only household employee or one …read more

          Many fantastic nanny jobs offer a relocation plan, meaning that the hiring parents are willing to take on some of the financial burden of your moving to take the position. Here are some excellent tips to clarify the process for you, and prepare you as a potential relocating nanny to take …read more

      Parenting Hacks To Save Time And Foster Self-Reliance   Over the years, we’ve heard of some pretty awesome parenting tricks that help protect parent’s free time while raising balanced, self-reliant kids. Here are some of our recent client favorites. What are yours?   The Sleep-In Clock: “On weekends, we set an alarm …read more

      Addressing Parenting Styles With Your Boss “I work for a family that is very proud of the fact they practice the “Love and Logic” parenting method. I agree with aspects of that philosophy but I don’t believe they actually practice it. My charges never do anything they are told because the parents …read more

      Occasionally we get feedback from clients who have had a bad experience hiring a nanny on their own or through another nanny agency. Often times, these experiences are easily avoidable by re-vamping the hiring process. Here are seven common mistakes to avoid when hiring a Nanny or Private Educator.     1) …read more

      Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children   If you grew up anywhere near Ramsey, New Jersey, you probably went to Mrs. Judy’s preschool. Judy is a proud mother of three – including Brandy’s husband Wes, one of the most emotionally intelligent adults around (check out the lyrics he writes for his band, The Lumineers!) …read more

    Welcome To The High-Profile Nanny Club!     The first rule of the High-Profile Nanny Club is: you don’t talk about the High-Profile Nanny Club. Your discretion is one of the most important parts of your job. When working with a high profile family, it can also be one of the hardest parts …read more

        Our Favorite Resources For Self-Directed Learning   As more and more families break away from traditional school settings, the plethora of styles, philosophies, and resources has become a daunting mountain of information to navigate. Here at Adventure Nannies, we have had the privilege of placing private educators with some of the …read more

We recently had the fortunate opportunity to preview Newborn Care Solutions’ brand-new incredible online training program which launches officially tomorrow, and if you have the ability to check out these courses, do it! The amount of knowledge and tried-and-true insight that you walk away with is almost unfathomable, while the curriculum is also super fun and truly engaging. We were absolutely …read more