April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
We’ve put together some of our past posts to share with you on this very important topic. Child Abuse and neglect can be tough topics for a nanny. As […]
April Fools Day is around the corner
Lets talk about April Fools Day….do you participate in it? Do you and the nanny kids play jokes on each other? I came across several fun pranks for kids […]
Conflict in the Nanny Workplace
(Conflict In The Nanny Workplace) Apologize and say sorry? But what happens when that doesn’t apply? Contrary to the typical nanny cliché, it wasn’t between the Nanny and Boss Dad. Nor […]
@BloggingNannies Named a Top Twitter Account to follow by Care.com
Regarding Nannies (@bloggingnannies) was recently named one of the Top Twitter Accounts Nannies Should Follow by Care.com. Whoot Whoot! We celebrated of course, but want to know … who would […]
Job Creep: Nanny Friend or Foe?
What happens when your boss asks you to complete a task that isn’t in your job description? Say you are explicitly responsible for the care of the children and no […]
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss and things to do
Dr. Seuss’s birthday is Monday, March 2. You still have time to get your “party” ready to celebrate the great Dr. Seuss. We’ve pulled together some amazing resources and […]
Benefits of Baby Sign Language
Before my son was born, I had a moment of panic because I could picture him lying in his crib and crying because he couldn’t be understood. I knew then […]
Nanny Survey: Your Help Needed
If you haven’t taken this survey, please take a moment and answer the questions. Hi, my name is Maryam Moody and I am an MSW candidate at Smith College School […]
Nanny Background Screening is more than a Nanny Background Check
The nanny industry – nannies, nanny referral professionals, nanny background screeners and educators – share an overwhelming concern for the well-being of the children being cared for by a nanny […]
What should you bring to the nanny interview?
You’ve filled out all the agency applications. You’ve submitted all your references and preferences for a job, and now you got the interview. You have the perfect outfit picked out, […]
Nannies the Department of Labor needs you!
The INA urges you to participate in this occupational survey by the US Department of Labor. You do not have to be an INA member to volunteer (although we wish […]