You Never Know When an Opportunity May Come Knocking on Your Door Nanny agencies always tell me to update my resume every six-months. But, who really does that? Since I am happily employed, I am not looking for a new nanny job. I have a full-time nanny job and since I work such long hours each week, I seldom even […]
[Continue reading...]NANNY TELLS ALL: Would You Ever Expose a Former Employer’s Private Details to the Public?
August 8, 2011 12 Comments
Have You Ever Signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement? While checking out at the grocery store this morning I purchased the August 15, 2011 issue of InTouch Weekly. The cover story is, “The Nanny Tells All.” In the cover story, Angelina Jolie’s former nanny, Kirsann Morel, is writing a tell-all book about the actress. Every time I […]
[Continue reading...]Best Back to School Item: Bento Boxes
August 7, 2011 1 Comment
Product Review Sunday for Nannies and Au Pairs The product I love the most for back to school is the Bento Box! Disposable plastic bags and brown paper lunch bags are no longer the norm for school lunches. With cute, assorted-size compartments for sandwiches, side dishes, fruits and veggies, and a mid-day snack, a Bento […]
[Continue reading...]Should Nannies Insist on Use of Nanny Cams to Protect Themselves?
August 7, 2011 21 Comments
Nanny Charged After Found Hitting and Kicking Infant on Nanny Cam We have often spoken about proper screening of nanny candidates and performing proper background check on domestic workers before hiring them. We even published a series about misleading advertising on some nanny web sites claiming they pre-screen their caregivers. Of course, those familiar with […]
[Continue reading...]Fun for Nannies and Au Pairs: Teaching with Clifford’s Big Idea
August 6, 2011 Leave a Comment
Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs When children are given opportunities to try new things, they gain confidence and belief in themselves. Learning about one’s own potential early in life can help motivate and inspire young children to become the best they can be! Read Clifford’s Family (Clifford’s Big Ideas)and Clifford […]
[Continue reading...]When Does Personal Cell Phone Use and Texting Become Too Much on the Job?
August 4, 2011 45 Comments
27 Nanny Industry Experts Say Limit Personal Cell Phone Use and Texting at Work Earlier this week we asked nannies and au pairs if they text or gossip on Facebook when they are working? We also challenged nannies and au pairs to put their cell phones down just for a day, or maybe a week, even an entire month! […]
[Continue reading...]Are You Friends With Your Boss on Facebook?
August 3, 2011 9 Comments
Do You Think Nannies and Au Pairs Should be Friends with Their Boss on Facebook? Even if you think your boss is a friend here are some things to think about before you send a Facebook friend request to your employer! Go Right Ahead and Friend Your Boss on Facebook: 1. If you tend to lead your […]
[Continue reading...]Would You Take a Job if the Parents Asked that You Not Make Personal Phone Calls or Texts During the Work Day?
August 2, 2011 19 Comments
Should Nannies and Au Pairs Make Personal Cell Phone Calls and Text When Working? Yesterday we showed an example of a nanny texting instead of properly attending to the child in her care at the pool. In 2009 The San Francisco Chronicle discussed the fact that nannies, au pairs, and parents are spending more energy on […]
[Continue reading...]Have You Tried the Sport-Brella?
July 31, 2011 2 Comments
Products Nannies and Au Pairs LoveBy Maria Lopez, Nanny As a nanny that lives and works in Miami, Florida I have probably used every beach umbrella and beach tent on the market. Considering the children and I go to the beach at least three times per week, I’m excited to share with other nannies and […]
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