The glorious summer is coming to an end and that means one thing for you, nanny: it’s time to get the kids ready to go back to school!   There are a wide variety of items that your nanny kids will need to prepare for another exciting year of learning, and …read more

        Working as a nanny or in any childcare position, there are multiple reasons why having an employment contract is absolutely crucial. Prior to accepting any new job, you need to identify the things that are necessary for you to be fulfilled and compensated for the work that will be expected of you. …read more

        “Once a little boy sent me a charming card with a little drawing on it. I loved it. I answer all my children’s letters — sometimes very hastily — but this one I lingered over. I sent him a card and I drew a picture of a Wild Thing on it. …read more

    Did you know that your daily impact on your nanny charges is actually contributing to their crucial brain development?   As caregivers, it is our responsibility to provide nurturing experiences as the brain is experience-dependent. 80% of all brains develop by age three, 90% of all brain development happens by age five, and …read more

          Falsifying information on your nanny resume from work experience to references has always been considered unacceptable, and a sure-fire way to become blacklisted in the industry, and now this dangerous and unethical practice may actually become illegal.   You may have heard the extremely upsetting story of the troubled person …read more

          As a nanny, you have no doubt come in contact with the revered television show from the esteemed Fred Rogers. When we were children, he taught us all about friendship, kindness, and how to treat others the way we wish to be treated. Now that we are in the position …read more

        We know fireworks are fun and young kids love holding those sparklers! Unfortunately, fireworks can cause serious harm to children, including devastating burns and other injuries. The best way to keep your nanny kids safe is to not use any fireworks at home. Attend public fireworks displays and leave the lighting …read more

        Your Nanny Job Is A Brilliant Career Choice   If you are a professional nanny, you likely possess the same valuable skills as other successful professionals. Today we’d like to clarify how your meaningful work experience translates to those outside the childcare industry. Keep in mind it is important to not …read more

        98% of all domestic workers are paid under the table, excluding them from the protection of employment benefits and federally regulated workers rights. Here’s how that impacts you as a nanny!   Can you believe that less than 10% of two million domestic workers, and the families who employ them, pay employment …read more

      One of the most incredible parts of working as a nanny is the close relationship you develop with your nanny charges. As the world grows and our understanding of other humans evolves, our nanny kids learn about things and may come to us, their confidants, with complex questions and we want to …read more