Please note: this blog post covers domestic employees in New York State. It is intended to educate nannies and housekeepers on the benefits of accepting legally paid salaries; it is not to replace the advice of a lawyer, as the laws that are constantly changing. Please consult a reputable payroll company such as …read more

For a parent of a child with even a mild food allergy, it can be extremely daunting to leave your child with a new person, one who may slip and forget what snacks have hidden ingredients, or to double-check with the kitchen staff at a new restaurant. For your peace of mind, here are some …read more

    Being a nanny for young kids and toddlers can be a stressful test of your nanny supervision. Little ones who tend to wander can unnerve even the most watchful eye. Being a NYC nanny doubles this stress load when traveling on the subway with kids. ​ If you’re tasked with bringing your kiddo …read more

    We are thrilled to announce Summit Session #11 which will take place in our private Facebook group on January 25th at 9am (PST)/12pm (EST). For this month’s live stream we’re delighted to speak with the talented Beth Wood, founder of Our Montessori Life, and a Montessori Educational Consultant. .       Beth is …read more

    Around the holidays, many families reach out to us asking for advice on what a customary holiday gift or end-of-year bonus is for their nannies, private educators, and other household employees.   We all know that gifts, especially around the holidays, can be an important way of letting your employees know how valued …read more

        The transition period after starting a new job can be tricky for both the employer and employee. As a nanny or educator, in addition to bonding with the children, you have to figure out when to step in, when to step out, and how to be as helpful as possible in …read more

      It has been a banner year for Adventure Nannies in every sense of the word. In addition to working with innovative, creative, and globe-trotting families across the country and meeting exceptionally intelligent, whole-hearted, knowledgeable candidates, we have grown in a multitude of other ways.   This year, we launched Summit Sessions, an …read more

      The word ‘values’ gets tossed around a lot. Our values are our deeply held beliefs, but more than that, they are the way in which we respond to others, ourselves, and the place from which we strive to operate in this world. ​   As an agency, we also take our values seriously, seeing …read more

        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! A holiday bonus is a perfect way to show your nanny exactly how much they have impacted your family and to show …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