“The Case for Cuddles,” written by a British Maternity Nurse, is a book title that makes you want to put the kettle on and wrap yourself in a fleecy throw before you’ve even opened the cover. Kirsty Bennett has gifted nannies and parents with a book that argues what we’ve known since the days of […]
Why Every Nanny Should Read, “The Case for Cuddles” by Kirsty Bennett
August 9, 2025 Leave a Comment
Nannies’ Favorite Apps
January 14, 2024 Leave a Comment
The US Nanny Association (USNA) asked 195 nannies what apps they use to make their jobs more efficient. The results were posted in the January 2024 US Nanny Association newsletter. The nannies that took the USNA poll answered they use apps for the grocery stores they frequent, the children’s schools, sports, and kid’s activities to […]
10 Things to Do When You Lose Your Nanny Job
October 31, 2023 Leave a Comment
Getting laid off from a nanny job is always stressful. Losing income is scary when you have bills to pay. Missing the children can be devastating. The best way to pay bills until you find a new job is to apply for any state benefits you are entitled to. The best medicine for missing a […]
7 Ways to Make Bringing a Newborn Home Less Stressful for Your Nanny Family
August 5, 2019 Leave a Comment
Preparing for, and caring for, a newborn is hard work. Parents hire nannies, newborn care specialists, doulas, and baby nurses as experts to help them prepare for the arrival of a newborn and with postpartum care. Be the expert they are looking for and be proactive and earn every penny they pay you by going […]
Caring for a Newborn
February 8, 2013 Leave a Comment
Helpful Hints for Newborn Care SpecialistsBy Amanda Carlson Caring for a newborn child can be one of the most strenuous and emotionally draining experiences anyone can face. This life that has been recently brought into this world is dependent on the care specialist for everything. There is no room for error and great attention needs […]
Clelie Bourne on Being a Niche Nanny
October 5, 2012 1 Comment
Interview with The Temporary Nanny This week we spoke to niche nannies. On Tuesday, Traveling Nanny and Newborn Care Specialist Donna Robinson credited Clelie Bourne as the nanny that helped inspire her become a niche nanny. Yesterday, we shared an interview with Newborn Care Specialist Kim Dillon who Clelie Bourne credits for helping her decide […]
Have You Ever Considered Working as a Newborn Care Specialist?
October 4, 2012 1 Comment
How Kim Dillon Became a Niche Nanny This week we have already met Traveling Nanny and Newborn Care Specialist Donna Robinson who shared some great advice about being a niche nanny. Today, another niche nanny, Kim Dillon, who specializes in caring for newborns, preemies, and multiples shares her experience of working as a Newborn Care Specialist. […]
Niche Nannies: How to Stand Out in a Crowd
October 2, 2012 5 Comments
Traveling Nanny and Newborn Care Specialist Donna Robinson I first heard about niche nannies when I met Donna Robinson who markets herself as The Traveling Nanny at an International Nanny Association conference. Donna is an expert in Newborn Care and was the first nanny I ever heard of marketing themself as a Travel Nanny. When […]
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