How Often Do You Meet With the Parents to Discuss the Job? Since I started working as a nanny in the 1990’s both nanny agency staff, my employers, and nanny friends have recommended that I schedule weekly meetings with the parents. The idea is for the nanny and at least one parent to meet weekly […]

CA Bill for Housekeepers Below is just a small portion of an article from the Los Angeles Times about a bill requiring fitted sheets to protect housekeepers. Since many nannies also work as housekeepers it may be of interest to nannies. Similar to the CA Domestic Workers Bill of Rights some feel it’s a frivolous bill, while […]

Recently some others and I were censored on a nanny site when we commented on the topic of Domestic Workers Rights Bill. On one site, remarks were directed at me personally, yet I was not allowed to respond. My comments to these posts were calm, with no personal attacks or shrill remarks. When I presented details of the DWRB […]

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Movies About Nannies on TCM Tonight! Turner Classic Movies (TCM), a network featuring “classic” movies, is presenting five older films about nannies and their “families.” If you don’t have the time be sure to set your DVR for “Sitting Pretty” at 8:00 Eastern time, “Kathleen,” “The Nanny,” “Every Little Crook and Nanny,” and “My Pal, Wolf”. Click here for […]

Would You Be Comfortable Having Your Charges Use the Breastfeeding Baby Doll? Bebé Glotón is a infant doll made by Berjuan, a toy maker in Spain, for the express purpose of promoting breastfeeding. The idea is to impress upon kids that breastfeeding is natural. The child wears a colorful bra-like halter-top featuring flowers over the nipple […]

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Father’s Day is this Sunday. If you want to do something nice for your Dad Boss, just make a gift with the children to give to their father. Here are some ideas: A personalized mug: Buy a kit at the craft store and have the children paint or color the mug for their father. Picture […]

What are the Benefits and Disadvantages of Hiring a Nanny Over 50?photo from rentagrandma.com In the article Does Age Matter in a Nanny? posted by cafemom web site the author says she’s lucky to have her their Grandma watch them when she works. She says, “I understand that lots of moms feel better going with […]

Taking Care of the Person Who Cares for Your Child Taking care of someone’s children can be a thankless job, but it doesn’t have to be.By Angela Jordan-ChetcutiClick here to read entire article. Taking care of other people’s children has sometimes been a thankless and difficult job. Parents can be pretty obnoxious. There, I said […]