Is Back-up Care Saving You Peace of Mind?
A Nanny for U
by ANFU
3w ago
Is Backup-care Saving You Peace of Mind? Backup care is a great resource and we love that we have the ability to help families when they are in a pinch or when their nanny has time off. Day to day can be unpredictable, kids get sick and can’t go to daycare, nannies get sick or have time off and that’s where our Backupcare department comes in. Many employers provide their employees with a certain number of hours per year for instances like this. As of late we know that families are doing what they can to save money and use these benefits to the fullest, we get it. Things are changing and everyo ..read more
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CPR, First AID and Baby Safety Classes
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by ANFU
1M ago
It is a main requirement when caring for children to be CPR and First Aid certified. Sometimes you are doing this for the first time, and sometimes we need to renew and a refresher. It is important to be up-to-date and ready to go in case of an emergency. Below are some links to help you find the best class for you. Please keep in mind that some of these links provide more than just first aid and CPR classes. There is also infant-specific training, skills-specific training, lifeguard, and more. So, if you want to further your preparedness there are many options to do so! In-person Classes: Lo ..read more
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Ways to Show Gratitude Towards your Nanny
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by ANFU
1M ago
Ways to Show Gratitude Towards your Nanny Your caregivers invest lots of time and energy to pour love and care into our children. That being said it is important to recognize the hard work and dedication that our nannies have. Acknowledging this hard work fosters a positive relationship as well as helps to build the nurturing environment that our children our in. Nannies play an invaluable role in our lives and taking the time to express gratitude towards them goes a long way. Make it a regular occurrence: Making our nanny feel welcome in our homes is the first step in showing gratitude. How ..read more
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Vehicle Safety
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by ANFU
11M ago
Vehicle Safety! A very common expectation when being a nanny involves driving children to and from school or extra activities or family errands. If the family doesn’t provide a vehicle and you are using your own here are some things to keep in mind! Car Seats & Booster: Make sure they are fit correctly in your vehicle and are secure. IF the family is able try to have your own set so you don’t need to continuously move them in and out, this makes for simpler transportation and allows the seat to stay in the vehicle correctly place. Car Maintenance: Especially when using your own vehicle ma ..read more
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Spring Cleaning
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by ANFU
1y ago
Spring Cleaning! Spring is here, and this is always a great time of year for a check in and refresh! Below is a quick checklist you can follow to refresh your brain. Reevaluate your needs: Often times as a parent or caregiver we are so busy on what everyone else needs that we forget to take into account our own needs. Take the time to do that now. Plan, set some goals for yourself this spring and try not let you own needs get lost in the mix. Take time to read, get yourself to the gym or plan a dinner with a close friend! How you will feel with some you time with work miracles for your mind ..read more
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Starting a New Nanny Placement
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by ANFU
1y ago
Starting a New Placement Placing Nannies with families is what we do every day, we know how to make sure to start your relationship the best way possible, here is a good tip for you! Don’t compare to previous families! Think about this as if you are talking to your new relationship about your ex, is that ever really a good idea? Everyone is different and every family is different. No mom wants to hear about how great the last mother you worked for was just as no new flame wants to hear about your good time with your ex. You may still have a great relationship with the past family and that is ..read more
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Valentine’s Day!
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by ANFU
1y ago
Valentine’s Day! Valentines’ day is approaching and there are so many fun things to do with the kids! Below are some fun ideas to be festive and creative! Homemade Cards for the parents. Parents love nothing more than seeing their children’s work and kids love to create something and feel the satisfaction when they see their parents smile. It is a great way to fill a rainy afternoon and engage with some arts and crafts with the kids, no matter their age there are plenty of ideas out there! Have a bake day! Chat with the kids and plan a day where you will bake. Kids love to feel included i ..read more
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Welcome to the New Year!
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by ANFU
1y ago
Welcome to the New Year! As we are now halfway through the first month of the new year it is important to remember the reason we set and strive for new goals. Maybe we made some decision the past few months that weren’t best for us and we want to make a change. It is a common theme to make that goals and plan as the new year approaches. But the truth is we must remember we can make these changes at any point in time. It doesn’t need to be a new year to implement change. So, give yourself grace if you aren’t quite reaching those goals yet, give yourself time to get used to a new routine and ma ..read more
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4 Myths About Nannying
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by ANFU
1y ago
4 Common Myths About Nannies Myth #1: Nannying and Babysitting are the same A babysitter is someone who works with a family for a few hours a day or a few days during the week. Many times, the family has a list of backup babysitters that can come in for date nights when their “regular” sitter can’t make it. As someone who has been both a babysitter and a nanny, I also didn’t have the same dedication to the family due to the intermittent schedule and lack of quality time spent with the children. A Nanny is there every day, all day and is committed to the family they watch. The expectations of ..read more
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Local Seattle Ski Resorts
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by ANFU
1y ago
SNOW! Snow is here and it decided to come early this year! We aren’t complaining though, that just means we get to enjoy it that much longer. If you are a snow bunny and love to bundle up and get outside for some snow activities, then below we let you know our favorite places to hit the slopes! Summit at Snoqualmie: This is the easiest access for Seattle, right off I-90 about 50 minutes East! Ski, snowboarding, tubing they have it all! They also have great nighttime skiing so if you want to ski under the stars this is the place for you! Opening day for limited operations due to the early snow ..read more
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