“More priority needs to be placed on the value of in-home childcare arrangements to not only benefit children, but parents,” says industry expert and CEO of Placement Solutions, Louise Dunham. In her book, State of the Nanny, Ms. Dunham explains that many families would benefit from the provision of quality, in-‐home care provided by professional nannies, who not only provide quality care to children, but help parents with the modern challenges of balancing work and family time.
Read MoreWill you be prepared if an emergency situation occurs? Have you been through a crisis at work before? Author Amber Barrett tells of a frightening experience that occurred with her and her charges this summer and relates some tips for making sure YOU are prepared for anything!
Read MoreDo people think your days as a nanny consist of sitting around watching children play all day? All nannies know that's far from the truth. Author Nicola Manton gives readers a little insight into what her day is like as a nanny. Maybe you can relate...
Read MoreSnack time is a vital part of childhood, and of course you want to fill your little ones up with nutritious snacks that are also fun for them to eat. Try these tips for ensuring your charges are snacking on nothing but the best!
Read MoreHaving trouble getting your little ones to keep hydrated throughout the day? Water just not cutting it? Before you reach for that juice box or sports drink, read on about healthier options that aren't loaded with sugar.
Read MoreMosquitos are especially attracted to the odors of young children. Dr. Tsippora Shainhouse offers some practical advice on how to keep those pesky insects away during the hot and humid weather, and how to calm the itchiness if you or your little ones get bit.
Read MoreThere’s no need to forgo all the deliciousness we tend to indulge in while vacationing. Keep things balanced and avoid the dreaded summer vacation weight gain and sluggishness with these tips from Registered Dietitian, Josie De Hoyos.
Read MoreFind out why one nanny moved halfway around the world for a job, and how she copes with her loved ones being so far away.
Read More"Once on the plane and settled, I asked for the backpack of fun and distractions that were packed to keep a pair of two year olds happy and content for six hours (thus also keeping a plane full of people from hating us as well). Well, DadBoss accidentally misplaced that important bag…. the bag with everything we needed."
Read More"I know them through and through." How to leave behind one NannyFamily and start anew with another. It's harder than you might think.
Read MoreAfter a long winter of harsh weather and freezing temperatures, your skin can be a nightmare. Dr. Tsippora Shainhouse, a board certified dermatologist, tells us how to prep our skin for spring to recover from the winter months and to start looking and feeling it's healthiest!
Read MoreThe moms share a zip code. They share a nearly decade-old friendship. And they share something else: their nanny.
Read More"Most nannies don't walk into their jobs expecting to support a family through such a difficult time. I know that I did not."
Read MoreI have a plan. I am not showing up in the morning with just the hope that we’ll make it through the day.
Read MorePaci, 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.
Read MoreDon't forget, nannies, that YOU are interviewing a potential family just as much as they are interviewing you!
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