Have You Ever Met a Ladysitter?

New Series Beverly Hills Nannies Includes a Ladysitter A new series Beverly Hills Nannies will be premiering on Wednesday July 11 at 9 pm ET. The show follows a “ladysitter,” Justin Sylvester. I first saw Justin  on the Housewives of Beverly Hills as he worked as a “ladysitter” for Kyle Richards.  As I watched Housewives of Beverly Hills I actually thought […]

New TV Series "Beverly Hills Nannies"

Bring on the the Nanny Drama! Tune in to “Beverly Hills Nannies” Premiering Wednesday, July 11 at 9 p.m. ET. Ten high-class nannies are making their way to Beverly Hills to manage a slew of high-maintenance, wealthy families on ABC Family’s “Beverly Hills Nannies.” The nannies managing the Margolis, Faulk, Thames, Bellamar, Tsicrou, and Solomon […]

Children’s Books About Cinco de Mayo

Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs On my trip to the library with my two-year-old charge this week I obviously looked for some great chidlren’s books about Cinco de Mayo. Here are the books on the topic I found and recommend: Viva Mexico! The Story of Benito Juarez and Cinco de […]

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Kids

Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo — the celebration of the courage of the Mexican people during the battle (La Batalla de Puebla) on May 5th, 1862. To celebrate with the kids serve Mexican food for meals today. A favorite Mexican food for kids is tacos. Just heat up so corn and flour tortillas and put […]

Article Talks About The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights

Being a Nanny in a Post-Bill of Rights State in Huffington Post by Arlene Roberts The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights ushered in a new era for nannies and house-keepers in New York. Or did it? It has been almost a year and a half since the legislation was enacted. This May Day would be a […]

Do You Visit Facebook During Your Work Day?

Can You Stay Off Facebook for An Entire Work Day? Many parents ask their nannies not to use Facebook when working and others are not allowed to use their cell phone when working, except for emergencies. That’s because while on Facebook or texting you are not involved with the children in your care. I have […]

Do You Think Most Nannies In America are Immigrants?

 May Day is Immigrants’ Rights Day This May Day (International Workers’ Day) Ask Yourself How Many Immigrants You Know Working As Nannies? Today is May Day and is also known as International Workers’ Day but should be called Immigrants’ Rights Day. On the first of May, workers throughout the world demonstrate for better working conditions, […]