Secure Blankets to Keep Babies Warm as it Gets Cooler

Product Review Sunday for Nannies and Au Pairs The weather is getting cooler and the baby I care for keeps kicking blankets off of her in the stroller and car seat. If you care for a baby that has a habit of kicking blankets off of herself, the Secure2Me Clip-On Baby Blanket has created a […]

Weekly Trip to the Library

Children’s Books About Leaves Changing Color and Leaf Project It is Autumn and leaves are changing color for a large portion of North America. Colorful leaves are beautiful and children love to collect leaves and make crafts with them. Below are some children’s books to share with your charges and a project to do with […]

Are Your Salary and Benefit Demands Reasonable?

Finding a Nanny Job in Tough Economic Times We have been discussing how to find a great nanny job during an economic recession. I would never say a professional, experienced, reputable nanny cannot find a great salary and good benefits during the economic recession. But it’s common sense that there are less nanny jobs available, […]

Market Skills, Without Ego Trips

Finding a Nanny Job in Tough Economy We have been sharing ways to market yourself to help find a nanny job in a tough economy. Today we suggest you market your greatest skills, without sounding arrogant. You can find nannies that have marketed their specific skills all over the Internet. There are traveling nannies, baby […]

Preparing for a Nanny Interview

Landing a Great Nanny Job in a Tough Economy We have been discussing ways to market yourself to get a great nanny job even in a bad economy. If you have marketed yourself well you will be invited to a job interview. When planning to go on a job interview, follow our advice from yesterday […]

How Do You Make a Great First Impression?

Landing a Nanny Job in a Tough Economy We have been discussing how to land a great nanny job in a tough economy. Our first suggestions were: 1. Network with anyone who will listen and by all means possible. 2. Create a standout resume. 3. Have stellar job references, getting as many in writing as […]

Can You Swim?

Being Able to Swim Can Help You Land a Great Nanny Job in a Tough Economy It’s no joke, according to the National Safety Council an estimated 5,000 children ages 14 and under are hospitalized due to unintentional drowning-related incidents each year; 15 percent die in the hospital and as many as 20 percent suffer […]

Do You Have a Nanny Portfolio?

Getting a Great Nanny Job in Tough Economy Over the past two-weeks we have suggested a few ways to land a great nanny job even during an economic recession. If you want to get a professional nanny job follow some of our suggestions: 1. Network with anyone who will listen and by all means possible. […]

Have You Taken a Nanny Training Course?

If You Want to Get a Great Nanny Job in a Tough Economy Get Some Early Education College Courses Under Your Belt If you want to land a great nanny job in this tough economy you must prove you are a professional nanny, not just a babysitter. Taking the time and effort to attend a […]

Want a Great Nanny Job? Get Your Driver’s License

Finding a Nanny Job in a Tough Economy Since last week we have suggested that to find a great nanny job in a tough economy you should tell anyone who will listen that they are searching for a new nanny position. We also encourage having a standout resume. Nothing is more important to landing a […]