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

      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

      Over the years, we’ve heard of some pretty awesome nannying and parenting tricks that help protect the caregiver’s free time while raising balanced, self-reliant kids. Here are some of the recent favorites that we are definitely incorporating into our lexicon!   The Sleep-In Clock: “On weekends, we set an alarm clock for …read more

          OUR TAKEAWAYS:   For this month’s live stream we were delighted to speak with the informative and exceptionally talented Christina Vlinder, a highly-experienced RIE® associate and educator. Christina Vlinder’s philosophy of infant and toddler care is inspired by the work of infant specialist Magda Gerber, who created the Educaring® Approach …read more

        Being an excellent nanny requires exceptional time management skills. To support your nanny family efficiently, each moment of your workday should be used to make the upcoming moments run smoothly.    Some nannies work with their families to develop a strict schedule to stay on top of everything, while others have …read more

    This past year our very own CEO and co-founder, Shenandoah, had the distinct honor of volunteering as an instructor at Rain City Rock Camp in Seattle, WA. This past week, our team had the pleasure of attending the annual RCRC gala which was incredibly inspiring, and we wanted to share a bit about …read more

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

    Separation anxiety varies WIDELY between children. Some babies become hysterical when their parent is out of sight for a very short time, while other children seem to demonstrate ongoing anxiety at separations during infancy, toddlerhood, and preschool.         The trick for surviving separation anxiety demands preparation, brisk transitions, and the …read more

      We are thrilled to announce Summit Session #10 which will take place in our private Facebook group on November 23rd at 9am (PST)/12pm (EST). For this month’s live stream we’re delighted to speak with the creative and talented Christina Vlinder, a RIE® associate and professional nanny.         Christina Vlinder’s philosophy of …read more