The Keys to a Successful Nanny Share (as told by two moms)

The moms share a zip code. They share a nearly decade-old friendship. And they share something else: their nanny.

My Employers are Divorcing!

"Most nannies don't walk into their jobs expecting to support a family through such a difficult time. I know that I did not."

Legal Issues, Nanny Issues, Practical Advice, UncategorizedNanny MagazineNovember 28, 2016Advice, divorce, family, jessica course, nanny, Nanny Magazine, ParentsComment

5 Things I Wish Moms Knew About Nannies

I have a plan. I am not showing up in the morning with just the hope that we’ll make it through the day.

Healthy Homemade Frozen Recipe Roundup

Two words: healthy, frozen. 'Nuff said! Time to start thinking about these sweet treats.

Fun, Recipes, UncategorizedNanny MagazineOctober 4, 2016Amber Ketchum, Food, Frozen, Healthy, nanny, Nanny Life, Nanny Magazine, Recipe, Recipes, snack, SummerComment

Ditch the Pacifier: Effective Nanny-Tested Strategies

Paci, mimi, duda, mute button, binky, the silencer, pacifier. Whatever your preferred name, you know what it is. It’s your charge’s best friend... Author Candi Vajana talks ditching the pacifier. A practical must-read for any nanny of young children.

Child Development, Practical AdviceNanny MagazineSeptember 20, 2016Advice, binkie, candi vajana, child development, nannies, Nanny Life, Nanny Magazine, paci, pacifier, ParentsComment

An Open Letter to the Children Who Aren’t Mine

I could never pretend that you would belong to me forever, the way that parents sometimes do. It was right there in the contract. Our last day was embedded in our very first day, and every day since.

Nanny Issues, UncategorizedNanny MagazineMay 23, 2016child, Childcare, Love, nanny, Nanny Magazine, open letter, whitney roberts hillComment

The 10 Interview Questions You Should Always Ask

Don't forget, nannies, that YOU are interviewing a potential family just as much as they are interviewing you!

Interviews, Practical AdviceNanny MagazineMay 12, 2016Childcare, Interview, kerrie ragan, Nanny MagazineComment

How to Show Your MomBoss What an Awesome Mom She Is!

We see sides to these women that most people never get to see. Show your MomBoss that you think she rocks!

Fun, Holidays, UncategorizedNanny MagazineMay 3, 2016latasha doyle, mom, Momboss, Mother's Day, nanny, Nanny MagazineComment

Potty Training 101: One Nanny's Six Rules

One nanny offers her 6 rules for potty training your littles...

What Dr. Seuss Has Taught Me

One nanny finds meaning and lessons in Dr. Seuss' stories; lessons she loves to share and pass down to her charges all year round!

UncategorizedNanny MagazineMarch 1, 2016Amanda Dunyak, books, Dr-Seuss, lessons, nanny, Nanny Magazine, read, read across americaComment

Nanny Problems: Underpaid and Overworked

"I’ve often wondered if this single quality, the love of the job, might be the reason why so many nannies are not paid what we are worth, because in the end we care more for the kids and their wellbeing than for our own."

Healthy Valentine's Day Recipe Roundup!

This Valentine's Day, whip up one of these sweet treats to show your charges how much you love them!

Fun, Health, Nanny Issues, RecipesNanny MagazineFebruary 10, 2016Amber Ketchum, Cooking, Food, Healthy, nanny, Nanny Magazine, Recipe, valentine's dayComment

5 Reasons Nannying Beats Working in a Daycare

Five reasons nannying beats working in a daycare. You asked, we listened. Welcome back, print issues!

Nanny Issues, Practical Advice, UncategorizedNanny MagazineFebruary 1, 2016amber o'neil, attention, Childcare, Children, Daycare, freedom, nanny, Nanny Magazine, payComment

Happy Holidays: December Recipe Roundup

Our registered dietitian, Amber Ketchum, has compiled some of the tastiest holiday recipes from the web. Mmmm!

What Nannies Can Expect On Their Trial Days With A New Family

"A nanny should always be prepared to do a trial and know how to ace this extended interview. The first time that I was asked to do a trial I had no clue what it was." Learn how to ACE your trial.

Interviews, Nanny IssuesNanny MagazineNovember 29, 2015Interview, kelley nazarian, nanny, Nanny Magazine, trial, working interviewComment

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup

If you’re looking for some new and creative food ideas for Thanksgiving, we’ve got you covered!

Holidays, RecipesNanny MagazineNovember 22, 2015Amber Ketchum, brunch, gluten free, Nanny Magazine, pudding, pumpkin, Recipe, thanksgiving

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