Trailblazing Women in History As we celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, it’s crucial to acknowledge the indelible mark women have left on childcare and the noble profession of nannying. History is teeming with extraordinary women who have poured their hearts into the care and education of the young, molding the future with boundless compassion, insightful wisdom, extraordinary dedication, experience, a touch of magic, and steadfast resolve. International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month serve as a powerful reminder of the importance ..read more

        We love the flexibility and accessibility of meeting and interviewing online — here’s how to prepare for your virtual interview and land your dream job!   Over the years, many nannies have reached out asking for advice on conducting interviews with families remotely using video calls (Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, Google Hangouts, etc.) As our agency has been training both candidates and families on how to conduct remote interviews since our inception in 2012, we have luckily picked up a thing or two along the way that we are happy to share with those of you who may ..read more

  Traveling with children during the holiday season can be a delightful and challenging experience for parents, nannies, and newborn care specialists. This extensive guide will explore the intricacies of creating a kid-friendly approach to travel and delve into practical insights on must-haves for nannies and kids on the road. In this blog post, we’ll also discuss the following: tangible strategies for efficient packing a general all-season packing list for you to revise as needed preparing for a flexible itinerary navigating airports stress-free selecting family-friendly accommodations ..read more

            We are delighted to welcome Monica Bykov, founder of the Butterfly Swaddle, to our podcast this week. Remember: Adventure Nannies On Air can be found wherever you listen to podcasts!   So many folks (including Kris Jenner!) have become huge fans of the Butterfly Swaddle, the all-in-one swaddle and sleep training system. In this episode, we are excited to speak with Monica Bykov, a registered nurse, newborn care specialist, leading sleep training expert, inventor, and founder of the Butterfly Swaddle. As a highly experienced RN who worked in the ..read more

  As nannies progress throughout their careers, they often pursue continuing education around different childcare philosophies, modalities, and techniques. As we learn and grow in our craft, though, it can sometimes make it more difficult to find families to work with who are aligned with our philosophies. With that in mind, it is so important to create open lines of communication to ensure that everyone who is responsible for the day-to-day care of children is aligned on a collective approach. This ensures continuity and consistency of care, confidence, and positive attachments for the c ..read more

  As we head into a new season, kids are dealing with lots of adjustments to their schedules, and one of the things we can do to support them is to work on their sleep hygiene. When we help our nanny kids establish a routine for bedtime that supports restful sleep, we set them up for a much better school experience. Keep reading to learn how you can work on sleep hygiene with your nanny kids! Sleep hygiene is a variety of different practices and habits that are necessary to have good nighttime sleep quality and full daytime alertness.         The Basics For school-age ..read more

    Recruiting and retaining that trustworthy, loyal, and efficient dream team to staff your household or estate can be truly challenging. This is not a task that you should tackle on your own – in fact, we can help with managing every detail of the process from recruiting, screening, interviewing, and hiring your dream team. Private service positions often demand extreme flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, and a working knowledge of every aspect of caring for a household or balancing multiple estate properties. There will be many long hours filled with tasks that range fro ..read more

Starting a new job is always nerve-wracking but as an employer, you can make the transition and training period empowering + welcoming for your staff. In addition to introducing a new hire to the other members of the household and setting up training conversations, activities on the first day should include knocking out some basic responsibilities. For most folks on their first day at a new job, getting into the daily routine immediately provides a reassuring feeling of contribution from the start. Find a few easy projects that they can work on right away, then begin the formal training! D ..read more

    It’s our favorite week of the year when the entire community joins forces to celebrate nannies and highlight the expansive, enormous impact of the work that they do. This year, we wanted to create an experience for nannies that would provide a rejuvenating space for self-care, relaxation, and the opportunity to explore some outdoor adventures! We decided to bring our lifelong dream to life by creating a sleepaway camp 100% dedicated to nannies! We are so inspired by the everyday nanny journey of nurturing, guiding, and engaging the children in their care, and we can’t wait to giv ..read more

          We are delighted to welcome Monique Dupree (Nanny Miss Monique) to our podcast this week, and remember: you can find Adventure Nannies On Air wherever you listen to podcasts!   The back-to-school season is here, and as we transition from beach days to book bags, literacy takes center stage for school-aged kids. In this episode, we are thrilled to speak with Monique Dupree, a nanny for over 20 years and an extraordinary advocate for inclusive children’s books. Known as “Nanny Miss Monique” through social media, she has connected the childcare community ..read more