"You explain to the parents why the child wasn’t watching television in the first place, but they end up appeasing the child while you are still on the clock." What do you do when you feel like your authority is being undermined by the parents?
Read MoreHalloween isn't all fun and candy and costumes. We know that it can be quite scary for some children. Here's how to remove the "fright" from "Fright Night" and make it a holiday for all to enjoy.
Read MoreAt the end of the day when your hair is falling out, your clothes are covered in paint or spit up, you can barely stifle a yawn and you don't think you can stand on both feet for another minute, remember that despite all the craziness of the day, there are plenty of things that you should be proud of as a nanny.
Read MoreNational Nanny Recognition Week is all about YOU! Celebrate yourself! Nanny Magazine offers you 5 ideas on how to do just that!
Read MoreWe all know nannying can be a rough job. Check out my top ten tips and mantras for surviving even the most challenging of days.
Read More"Using the term “babysitter” to describe what I do on a daily basis borders on degrading for many reasons."
Read More"I used to keep the television on in the background just to hear adult voices." How's a nanny to feel included in life outside of her job? Easy. Build a nanny network, of course!
Read MoreQuitting any job is never easy. Quitting a job where you work so closely, day in and day out in another family's home can be even worse. How do you give notice with grace and without ruining the relationships you've built with your Nanny Family?
Read MoreWhen applying for jobs, you know that your resume and your cover letter are the first things you use to draw people in to your amazing skills and experience as a nanny. Here are some tips for creating the best resume to set you above the rest!
Read MoreLet's face it- as nannies, our job is EXHAUSTING. Many of us work well beyond the typical 40 hour work week as it is. So we treasure those weekends and those holidays- any time off we are granted! But sometimes it's so hard to say "no"...
Read MoreYou sent out your resume, spoke on the phone, met with the family and the children... and now you wait... Here are some ways to keep busy while you wait for your perfect fit family to give you that call letting you know that you're THE ONE!
Read MoreThe back talk. The eye rolls. The attitude! What do you do when your sweet and innocent little charge starts morphing into a sassy teenager, way ahead of schedule?!
Read MoreAs nannies, we spend the majority of the workweek tending to the wants and needs of the families we work for. Sometimes, we need to spend a little time taking care of our OWN wants and needs.
Read MoreLeggings? Dresses? Heels? Jeans? What is appropriate attire for a nanny and what should you save for your off hours?
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