Getting a total knee replacement was the best upgrade I’ve ever made. I went from a creaky antique knee to a high-performance model in just a few hours. Working as a nanny with a bad knee had become nearly impossible. Stairs had become my mortal enemy, playgrounds felt like painful obstacle courses, and even a […]
Review of “Wanted: Toddler’s Personal Assistant: How Nannying For the 1% Taught Me About the Myths of Equality, Motherhood, and Upward Mobility in America” by Stephanie Kiser
June 28, 2025 Leave a Comment
I am reading as many books written by nannies or about nannies as I can this summer. Stephanie Kiser is a former nanny who worked for affluent families on Manhattan’s Upper East Side who wrote the memoir, “Wanted: Toddler’s Personal Assistant. How Nannying For the 1% Taught Me About the Myths of Equality, Motherhood, and […]
Importance of Saying “Please” and “Thank You” to Nannies and Kids
May 21, 2024 Leave a Comment
I confess, it’s easier and more pleasant to work for parents that are kind and say, “please,” and “thank you.” I cannot underestimate the importance of my employers being kind and showing appreciation. It makes me want to work harder. Employers being grateful for my work is also an important reminder to be kind and […]
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 […]
National Nanny Recognition Week: Thanking the Most Important Person a Parent Will Ever Hire
September 24, 2023 Leave a Comment
See our favorite gifts to give to nannies by tapping here. I may make a small profit from the affiliate links within. A mother once told me she hires people for a living and as a nanny I was the most important person she will ever hire. There is no greater honor than being given […]
Earning a Nanny Certification Versus a Nanny Credential
August 30, 2022 Leave a Comment
I confess I am proud of myself because I have earned the US Nanny Association Newborn and Infant Care Credential (NICP). First, I studied taking courses at the US Nanny Institute to get certificates showing that I completed the Nanny and Childcare courses and Newborn and Infant Care courses. Then, I applied for the Newborn […]
Keeping Kids in a Safe Nanny Bubble
May 26, 2022 Leave a Comment
Nanny Confessions: Don’t Talk to Kids About School Shootings Unless They Ask I am so thankful when parents don’t allow their kids to watch television while I am working. Yesterday, I had a great day with the kids. We went on playdates, to classes, and to sports practice in the fresh Spring air. I got […]
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