Like a Second Mother by Barbara Blouin

Weekly Trip to the Library This week Be the Best Nanny Newsletter recognized National Nanny Recognition Week by sharing short essays by great nannies that love working in their chosen profession. The perfect ending to National Nanny Recognition Week is reviewing the inspirational book Like a Second Mother by Barbara Blouin. The book is a collection […]

In Honor of Nannies this National Nanny Recognition Week

Why I Love Working as a Nanny By Terri Carroll I love being a nanny because I know I make a difference in the lives of the little ones I come in contact with — even if it’s just a one-week temporary job. I could write 10-pages on why I know this is true, but […]

Why Do I Like Working as a Nanny?

There is Nothing Better Than Helping Raise a Child By De-Shaun Silas Why do I like working as a nanny? For me, there is nothing better than knowing that I have had a hand in helping raise a child and had a life-long impact on their lives. I don’t just like what I do, I […]

Why Working as a Nanny is so Important!

In Honor of National Nanny Recognition Week By Emelie Wingblad RootI’ve spent the last 16-years working in the child care industry and feel that one of my best assets is the way I relate to children! Caring for children is the one thing in my life that I can confidently say that I know how […]

What it Means to Me to Be a Nanny!

In Honor of National Nanny Recognition Week By Andrea FlaggI greatly enjoy being an interactive nanny who truly enjoys being a part of a child’s life. Their energy is contagious and you can’t help but to see the world through their eyes, where everything is new and amazing! Working as a nanny, there are endless […]

What Being a Nanny is All About!

National Nanny Recognition Week It is National Nanny Recognition Week. While this is a week parents are encouraged to show appreciation for their nannies, Be the Best Nanny Newsletter will share stories from caregivers expressing why they love working as nannies and why their profession is so important. Our first essay if from Josiah Laubenstein, […]

National Nanny Recognition Week Sept 19th – 26th

The Professional Housekeeper

Weekly Trip to the Library  This past week we discussed some of the basic housekeeping duties some nannies might do around the home such as, washing a baby’s laundry, getting the kids to help do laundry, making beds, and ironing. While some in-home child care providers strictly won’t do certain The Professional Housekeeper explains that […]

Nannies and Au Pairs: Are You Responsible for Cleaning Out the Fridge?

If in Doubt Throw it Out! 1. Throw away any food that is moldy, expired, or otherwise spoiled. 2. Take all removable parts out of the refrigerator, including shelves, wire racks, and drawers. 3. Fill the sink with warm, soapy water (use a mild dish soap). Never use harsh cleaners or scouring pads in or […]

Nannies and Au Pairs: Do You Make the Children’s and Parents’ Bed?

There are some tasks that nannies and au pairs despise. Doing housekeeping duties for other adults in the home enrages some nannies and au pairs. But, many of us do make the adult’s and children’s beds and here is advice on how to do it properly. Remove Used LinensTake off the used linens and put […]