As children get older and begin school, many families consider letting their Nanny go and hiring an after-school caregiver instead. The problem with doing so is that: Fewer experienced caregivers are available for after-school only jobs Many of these part-time…
A common question I get asked in my consultations is what exactly a nanny’s job can include. Does it have to be limited to childcare or can they help with meals or housework? The short answer is that every family’s…
The Most Efficient Schedule for Busy Families As the school year approaches each fall, more families are opting for a Family Manager with a 12-6pm schedule. This approach ensures that parents come home from work with so much already accomplished,…
I am a Contemporary Nanny - Ever Wonder What I Do? (Hint: it’s different than a babysitter) When I was a teenager, I started babysitting. I was the oldest child, and I babysat for my family, along with families from…
9 Reasons Why a Nanny is Your Secret to Success If you're an ambitious individual juggling the fast-paced world of career highs and parenting goals, you've probably wondered about the whole nanny vs. daycare dilemma. For those who thrive on…
Discover Your Perfect Nanny Match! Is your little one's laundry pile starting to resemble Mt. Everest? Are your to-dos multiplying like rabbits? Need a chauffeur for your kids' activity-packed lives? And hey, don't forget about Bingo - his water bowl…
Families sometimes ask how we are different than online databases such as Care.com or Sittercity.com. The truth is that we probably come across some of the same people - we cast a wide net across many mediums, including print, web,…
One of the things we love about being in business for nearly 20 years is that we have seen the household staffing industry evolve a great deal. As children grow up, families needs change, and we have recently seen the…