Choosing Between Suzie Homemaker and G.I. JaneBy Ashley Withers of The Daily Campus I have been a nanny since the 9th grade, so over the past seven years I have spent a ridiculous amount of time with kids ranging in age from two to 13. I love kids and I love spending time with them, but […]

10 Reasons to Consider a Nanny Who is a Mom by nannyclassifieds.com Finding the right nanny can be a really difficult and frustrating experience and it’s true that some parents go into it with preconceived notions of what a nanny should or should not be like (young and fun or older and experienced). We aren’t […]

Different Types of Bullying The Second Annual Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Summit, starts today. Yesterday we explained that teasing is bullying. Today, we define the different types of bullying to help us better determine if our charges are being bullied or bullying other kids. Each and every person has the right to feel safe in their […]

Lifetime is coming to Chicago searching for “America’s Supernanny.” Producers of the upcoming reality series have set up a casting call from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. August 28 at the Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St. They’re looking for a dynamic, caring and credentialed person to star in the series. “If you are […]

Nanny Jobs Provide a Steady Source of Income, Yet Promise Little in the Way of Advancement Below are some interesting thoughts found in the Huffington Post by Rebecca Carroll comparing nannies today with the movie “The Help.” Click here to see entire article. I have met a handful of six-figure nannies. Yep, there are a few in-home childcare providers […]

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 […]