Wondering how to handle the holidays with your nanny or nanny family? Read on for the best strategies that will foster a supportive relationship ..read more

Wondering why you aren't landing your dream job? Confused as to why nanny agencies won't represent you? Be sure you aren't waiving these red flags during your nanny interview process ..read more

For nannies, working in a private home can bring challenges never expected. And these challenges are rarely about childcare. The business side of working as a nanny encompasses wage, tax, and payroll compliance, written work agreements, the management of benefits like paid time off, and communication around topics that are typically reserved for human resources department. But in the nanny world, that’s YOU ..read more

It was an ideal client with a not-so-ideal job: a new-to-two mom who wanted a bit of help on the weekends from a dedicated nanny, nothing consistent and nothing long-term. She was sweet, cautious, understanding, and delightfully pleasant, always asking how my family was doing and sharing the latest updates about hers. Although we couldn’t find a candidate to meet her needs, it did not stop her from eagerly referring us to other families and nannies. Susie was like that. Caring and respectful, valuing the work others did. This is how I met Linh. Susie, my client, had been referred to Linh by a ..read more

By Michelle LaRowe Doing the right thing when no one is watching. For parents seeking a nanny, this importance of character trait can’t be overstated. Integrity encompasses honesty, reliability, and moral uprightness – and a commitment to them that one refuses to budge on or change. When it comes to entrusting a caregiver with the well-being of our children in an unsupervised setting, these traits are non-negotiable. Here's why integrity should be at the forefront of every parent's mind when hiring a nanny: Trustworthiness: Parents rely on nannies not only to meet their children's physical ne ..read more

In a world where we often view our worth to our employers in terms of our paycheck, our raises, and our bonuses, it should be no surprise that for some nannies, this holiday season could make them feel really valued or really undervalued. For nannies, we often anticipate what our holiday gift or bonus will be. Most nannies know that it is industry standard to give one-to-twoweek’s pay as a holiday bonus and more the longer the nanny has been with a family. This information in hand, nannies eagerly wait for their last paycheck of the year, desperately hoping it’s filled with the extra money th ..read more

February 2024 Nanny Careerfest February 17 and 18, 2024 April 2024 International Nanny Training Day April 13, 2024 NannyCon April 27 and 28, 2024   May 2024 The International Nanny Association Annual Conference May 16-19, 2024 The Newborn Care Solutions Enrichment Conference May 30 - June 2, 2024   July 2024 Nannypreneur Magazine Training Day July 20, 2024 September 2024 National Nanny Recognition Week September 22-28, 2024 Nannypalooza East September 27-29, 2024   October 2024  The Great British Nanny Conference October 5, 2024 NannyPalooza West October 18-20, 2024 The ..read more

The Biden administration has released sample employment agreements for domestic workers, including a sample agreement for nannies. The Department of Labor website posted samples of the agreement that can be used as a starting point for drafting a written agreement that may offer the following benefits to employers and employees: Establishes clear standards, expectations, and responsibilities for both parties; Encourages employers and workers to have an open discussion about the terms of employment; Provides an opportunity to plan for potential circumstances that may arise and to reduce ..read more

By Michelle LaRowe Reprinted with permission from MorningsideNannies.com Everyone understands that one of the many benefits of employing a nanny is the flexibility that comes with it. Running a few minutes late due to traffic? No problem. Work emergency that requires you to stay late?  Not an issue. Got a weekend wedding and need date night coverage? You’ve got it! Overnight care needed due to a work trip and the grandparents got ill and cancel coming into town to provide coverage? Don’t worry, the nanny will have your back. When a family states that they need flexibility in their job de ..read more

By Michelle LaRowe In a world where we often view our worth to our employers in terms of our paycheck, our raises, and our bonuses, it should be no surprise that for some nannies, this holiday season could make them feel really valued or really undervalued. For nannies, we often anticipate what our holiday gift or bonus will be. Most nannies know that it is “industry standard” to give one to two week’s pay as a holiday bonus and more the longer the nanny has been with a family.  This information in hand, nannies eagerly wait for their last paycheck of the year, desperately hoping it’s fi ..read more