Do you teach morals differently to boys than girls? The Casey Anthony trial (and surprising verdict) prompted me to reflect on the way nannies influence the morals of their charges. It brought up other thoughts too. For example, when I heard that Casey never reported her daughter missing, (but it was her mother who reported her missing […]
Casey Anthony, Morality, and the Nanny: Where Was Casey Anthony’s Moral Compass?
July 7, 2011 17 Comments
California Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Passed
July 6, 2011 24 Comments
Today the California Domestic Workers Bill of Rights passed the California Senate Labor Committee. Sponsored by Assembly member Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco), the bill now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee for approval. Co-sponsored by Assembly members Allen (D- Sonoma), Cedillo (D- LA), Ma (D- San Francisco), Fuentes (D-San Fernando), Ma (D-San Francisco), Monning (D- […]
Would a Manny Be Better Paid Than the Typical Female Nanny?
July 6, 2011 9 Comments
Would having more men in the occupation make being a nanny a more prestigious and better paying occupation? In our discussions about domestic workers rights many nannies have commented on this blog that nannies and other domestic workers are among the poorest and most mistreated workers in the nation. Historically, there has been a pecking order of […]
Send Your Letter in Support or Opposition of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Today!
July 5, 2011 30 Comments
CA Domestic Workers Bill of Rights to Be Heard This Wednesday! Tomorrow, Wednesday July 6, the CA Domestic Workers Bill of Rights will be heard in the Senate Labor Committee. Please click here to contact Labor Committee Chair, Ted Leiu and the other Senate Labor Committee members and let them know that their support of […]
Do You Charge More for Working on the Fourth of July?
July 4, 2011 6 Comments
Are You Working Today or Do You Have the Fourth of July as a Paid Holiday? Dear Nannies, I have been a nanny in New York city for 14-years. I have always had the Fourth of July off as a paid holiday and in my current work agreement I have the day off as a […]
July To-Do List for Nannies and Au Pairs
July 3, 2011 2 Comments
You Make Your Own Luck! July 2011 is abbreviated as 7-11. Besides being known as the name and hours of a convenience store, 7-11 has long been considered lucky numbers. This superstition derives from the dice game Craps, where an initial throw of 7 or 11 is an instant winner. The harmless superstition of the […]
Hello world!
July 2, 2011 1 Comment
Welcome to WordPress.com. After you read this, you should delete and write your own post, with a new title above. Or hit Add New on the left (of the admin dashboard) to start a fresh post. Here are some suggestions for your first post. You can find new ideas for what to blog about by […]
Children’s Books About the 4th of July
July 2, 2011 Leave a Comment
Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs The Fourth of July Story by Alice Dalgliesh The thirteen colonies unite in the desire for independence. They select Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence. The news carried of independence across the colonial settlements. A great read aloud for younger children. Fireworks, Picnics, and […]
Do You Drive Your Own Car for Work?
July 1, 2011 4 Comments
IRS Hikes Gas Mileage Rate by 4.5 CentsNannies That Drive Their Own Cars for Work Should Be Reimbursed 55.5 Cents Per MileStarting today, July 1, the IRS announces that drivers can deduct 55.5 cents per mile for using their car for work. The new mileage rate for deducting medical and moving expenses is 23.5 cents […]
Have You Worked for Parents Who are Divorced?
June 30, 2011 8 Comments
Working with Children in Non-Traditional Families With New York making marriage equality legal this weekend we started discussing working with non-traditional family structures. There are estimates that half of all marriages in America currently end in divorce. If the estimates are true, nannies must be prepared for working for children whose parents are divorced. Divorce […]
