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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!
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read MoreCaring for littles who just won't touch their veggies? RD, Sarah Koontz offers some tips on how to get your charges to try, and hopefully LIKE, those "yucky" vegetables, once and for all!
Read More"I was struck with the reality that I had found love in the most unexpected place – my employers."
Read MoreCelebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday and Read Across America with this cute crafts and fun activities!
Read More"There’s nothing wrong with wanting children to recognize the shared humanity in one another, but this “color-blind” approach is flawed for several key reasons." Read more to find out how to talk to children of all ages about race.
Read MoreWhy do YOU love being a nanny? Here are some of reasons...
Read MoreIt’s been a year of laughing fits, time-out tears, scraped knees, finger painting, swim lessons, dance classes, snack times, play dates, and too many adventures to count with your charge. And now it's time for your annual review.
Read MoreWhat do you do when you've found the perfect family to work for, but there is a language barrier?
Read More"One particularly challenging aspect of Natalie’s job was the fact Ryan’s work-from-home father would constantly undermine Natalie’s authority, unintentionally showing Ryan that he didn’t need to listen to his nanny." How to survive nannying for a work-from-home parent.
Read More"How you handle breast milk can make a real difference in the health and nutrition of the infant." Keep reading to find out more!
Read MoreYou don't need a college degree to be a nanny, but there ARE plenty of professional development opportunities open to nannies that will further their education and make a stellar addition to any resume. National Nanny Training Day is one of those opportunities.
Read MoreAre you tasked with the job of spring cleaning your charge's bedroom or their playroom? Where do you even start...
Read MoreWhat can a seasoned nanny with well over 20 years’ experience teach a new parent? It turns out, quite a lot.
Read More"It is up to the parents, mentors, teachers, and caregivers to recognize the potential in children to BE the caring, compassionate, and charitable children that we know they can be!" How can we teach the children we care for to be kind and compassionate amidst a world that seems to be in so much turmoil and filled with so much hate?
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