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Performance Review Prep Made Simple

The annual performance review can sometimes feel intimidating, but for professional nannies, it’s your chance to celebrate successes, get clear on goals, and most importantly, advocate for your professional worth. Think of your review not as a test, but as…

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The Secrets of a Perfect Family Match

How to Choose a Family Who is Truly a Fit Choosing the right family to work for is just as important as the family choosing the right nanny. A strong match between you and your employer can lead to a…

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What if I am Not Connecting With My Nanny Children

Occasionally we will have parents express their concerns about their children bonding with their nannies in the first several weeks. We have written a blog to give them some tips, but we also thought it was important to provide you with resources:…

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How to Avoid Misunderstandings and Reduce Tension

Effective communication between a family and a nanny is key to building a harmonious relationship, and preventing tension, misunderstandings, or miscommunication. Children can quickly pick up on any discord, and you do not want to create an environment that is…

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Talking to Children (or not) About Sensitive Topics

Discussing Politics, Religion, Current Events: A Word of Caution Children often learn about current events through overhearing friends, parents, neighbors, etc. As their caregiver, you are naturally going to get asked by children to provide more information, but this is…

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Ask the Nannies: Tips For Starting a New Nanny Job

How do I Start Things off Right with a New Nanny Job? Mom’s Best Friend’s staffing specialists Melanie and Elena have extensive experience as professional nannies. Their advice addresses frequently asked questions from both aspiring and experienced nannies. Starting a…

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Ask the Nannies: How Do I Address Family Issues?

What is the best way to approach a family when there is an issue that needs to be addressed? Mom’s Best Friend’s staffing specialists Melanie and Elena have extensive experience as professional nannies. Their advice addresses frequently asked questions from…

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How Nannies Can Support an Educational Journey

Enhancing the Educational Journey: How Our Nannies Can Go the Extra Mile! Hey there, awesome nannies! We want to encourage you to elevate your care by lending a helping hand to take the child(ren) in your care to new heights!…

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Free Coaching to Get the Job You Want!

  How is your nanny career going? We hope it's thriving, but if you're feeling a bit stuck or looking to take the next step, we're here to help! You might not know that our Staffing Specialists offer interview coaching…

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