How Do You Cope With Stress at Work?Adapted from Monster.com Look at Your Own Attitudes: While it might seem like the job itself is the culprit, experts suggest changing your attitudes and the way you adapt — or don’t adapt — to job stressors. If you’re confident in yourself and positive about the world and open […]

Five Societal Misconceptions About NanniesBy Samantha Gray I’ll never forget the first time I watched Mary Poppinsas a little girl. Never in my life had I seen a beautiful, dancing, singing, flying, entertaining nanny. I knew all my friends had babysitters and nannies, but none ever seemed to be quite like this. I was certain […]

Do You Work for Work From Home Parents? By enannysource When a household includes both an in-home business and in-home childcare, the situations which the nanny deals with may have some unique challenges. Discussing the various issues and keeping the communication open between employer and nanny is important in working through these situations. 1. Noise […]

Beware of Venting About Your JobBy NannyJobs.org Everyone has bad days at work, and nannies are no exception. Since nannies don’t have co-workers to chat with each day, they can be more susceptible to talking to others about the good and bad of their work day. However it’s vital that nannies are sensitive when sharing their […]

Do You Ever Feel Homesick? Psychologists consider moving to be one of the major stresses in life. Leaving behind friends, familiar places, and activities creates anxiety for everyone. It is helpful for nannies and au pairs that are moving to another town to work as a live-in nanny or au pair to remember that the […]

10 Things That Aren’t Appropriate for a Nanny Profile by NannyJobs.org Although nanny web sites are a convenient way to apply for nanny jobs there are many safety concerns when using the Internet to find a job. You don’t want to provide too much personal information online. Always remember that when using a nanny web […]

Keeping Your Humility in Check Our monthly to-do list this month is to be positive. Your attitude directly effects your job performance and we listed ways to help you keep a positive outlook about your job. Sadly, I’ve noticed on some Facebook nanny groups a handful of caregivers not only think their opinions are more […]

How Do You Show the Parents You Love Your Nanny or Au Pair Job?Guest post by Hire a Nanny You’ve made the decision to hire your nanny and it’s her first real day on the job. As you prepare to warmly welcome her into your home and your family, your mind is flooded with questions. […]

American Flag Jell-O Mold What kid doesn’t love Jell-O? Using the flag Jell-O mold (see how to purchase below) you can make this fun dessert for the kids today so they can enjoy it tomorrow for the 4th of July. 1. Add 1-1/2 cups boiling water to dry berry blue gelatin mix in medium bowl. Stir […]

photo from motherhoodonadime.com What Are Your Favorite Ways to Teach Kids the Alphabet? Nannies and au pairs play an important role in teaching children. Here aer some ways to help children learn the letters of the alphabet while getting outside to enjoy the nice weather. They will be having so much fun they won’t realize they are learning. […]