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

One mom writes about why she feels zero percent shame for hiring a nanny to have her back. You asked, we listened. Welcome back, print issues!

Nanny IssuesNanny MagazineJune 3, 2016moms, NannyLife, Tova LeighComment

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

Potty Training 101: One Nanny's Six Rules

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

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

What it Means to Be a Nanny

What does it mean to YOU to be a nanny? Are people still assuming you just get paid to play all day and that being a nanny is not a REAL job? Brooke Baker tells us what being a nanny means to HER and how she meets that criticism.

Nanny IssuesNanny MagazineAugust 12, 2015brooke baker, Career, Childcare, job, Love, nanny

How to Excel at Your Nanny Job

"Two people can be in the same relationship and yet see it in two different ways." Daniela Escobar shares advice for nannies on how to really impress their bosses and excel in their jobs.

Nanny IssuesNanny MagazineAugust 6, 2015communication, daniela escobar, excel, job performance, nanny

Differing Opinions

Occasionally, an article will go up that might strike a chord with a reader, whether in a positive or a negative way. We here at Nanny Magazine gladly welcome the melting pot of opinions and experiences that our readers have and we are more than happy to post articles that differ in opinion.

Importance of Professional Development

For nannies, it’s a little bit harder. We don’t have a company requiring us to take any sort of professional development classes, nor does our profession require a college degree. Sure, our employers might require first aid and CPR, but I don’t think they expect more than that from us. I don’t even think they know that there are even classes out there for us nannies! Heck, I don’t even think some NANNIES know what is out there for them!

Nanny Issues, Practical AdviceNanny MagazineMay 19, 2015professional development

5 Ways to De-Stress

Taking care of other people all day long can be exhausting. We all know that this job doesn't lack in stress. Read this article for some ideas on how you can de-stress yourself and put them into play, stat! Nannies, you HAVE to take care of yourself, too!

Health, Nanny IssuesNanny MagazineApril 30, 2015relax, stress

Spotting Signs of Child Abuse

While we hope you will never be in this position, as a nanny, it's important to realize when there may be a problem with your charge. Sadly, child abuse is real and it's not only inside the homes. Read on to learn of the signs you should be on the lookout for, and what to do if you suspect someone in your charge's life is abusing them.

Health, Nanny Issues, Practical AdviceNanny MagazineApril 28, 2015child abuseComment

Creating a Loving and Professional Relationship

"I was struck with the reality that I had found love in the most unexpected place – my employers."

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