By Michelle LaRowe Doing the right thing when no one is watching. For parents seeking a nanny, this importance of character trait can’t be overstated. Integrity encompasses honesty, reliability, and moral uprightness – and a commitment to them that one refuses to budge on or change. When it comes to entrusting a caregiver with the well-being of our children in an unsupervised setting, these traits are non-negotiable. Here's why integrity should be at the forefront of every parent's mind when hiring a nanny: Trustworthiness: Parents rely on nannies not only to meet their children's physical ne ..read more

In a world where we often view our worth to our employers in terms of our paycheck, our raises, and our bonuses, it should be no surprise that for some nannies, this holiday season could make them feel really valued or really undervalued. For nannies, we often anticipate what our holiday gift or bonus will be. Most nannies know that it is industry standard to give one-to-twoweek’s pay as a holiday bonus and more the longer the nanny has been with a family. This information in hand, nannies eagerly wait for their last paycheck of the year, desperately hoping it’s filled with the extra money th ..read more

February 2024 Nanny Careerfest February 17 and 18, 2024 April 2024 International Nanny Training Day April 13, 2024 NannyCon April 27 and 28, 2024   May 2024 The International Nanny Association Annual Conference May 16-19, 2024 The Newborn Care Solutions Enrichment Conference May 30 - June 2, 2024   July 2024 Nannypreneur Magazine Training Day July 20, 2024 September 2024 National Nanny Recognition Week September 22-28, 2024 Nannypalooza East September 27-29, 2024   October 2024  The Great British Nanny Conference October 5, 2024 NannyPalooza West October 18-20, 2024 The ..read more

The Biden administration has released sample employment agreements for domestic workers, including a sample agreement for nannies. The Department of Labor website posted samples of the agreement that can be used as a starting point for drafting a written agreement that may offer the following benefits to employers and employees: Establishes clear standards, expectations, and responsibilities for both parties; Encourages employers and workers to have an open discussion about the terms of employment; Provides an opportunity to plan for potential circumstances that may arise and to reduce ..read more

By Michelle LaRowe Reprinted with permission from MorningsideNannies.com Everyone understands that one of the many benefits of employing a nanny is the flexibility that comes with it. Running a few minutes late due to traffic? No problem. Work emergency that requires you to stay late?  Not an issue. Got a weekend wedding and need date night coverage? You’ve got it! Overnight care needed due to a work trip and the grandparents got ill and cancel coming into town to provide coverage? Don’t worry, the nanny will have your back. When a family states that they need flexibility in their job de ..read more

By Michelle LaRowe In a world where we often view our worth to our employers in terms of our paycheck, our raises, and our bonuses, it should be no surprise that for some nannies, this holiday season could make them feel really valued or really undervalued. For nannies, we often anticipate what our holiday gift or bonus will be. Most nannies know that it is “industry standard” to give one to two week’s pay as a holiday bonus and more the longer the nanny has been with a family.  This information in hand, nannies eagerly wait for their last paycheck of the year, desperately hoping it’s fi ..read more

By Michelle LaRowe For nannies and families who share different faiths or celebrate different holidays, the holiday season can be a sensitive one. As children notice new decorations go up in their home or sense the holiday excitement, they often ask questions and don’t wait until 6 o’clock or when their parents get home to do so. The nanny is then faced with answering the child’s innocent questions about what a decoration may symbolize or what she is doing for the holidays, which if not handled carefully, may cause confusion to the child or for some parents, irritation that their child recei ..read more

Recently, a working nanny in the Midwest of the United States and content creator, Justine Mattson, (ADHDZebra on TikTok) garnered lots of attention in response to her instantly popular video, “You Can’t Afford a Nanny.” With over 63K likes and nearly 375K views, Justine discusses what she believes is behind the current chaos of the nanny industry. In the video Justine states that “The reason it has been so chaotic is that the pandemic brought a huge new rush of families interested in hiring a nanny who never would have done so before. Why wouldn’t they have done so? ’Cause they can’t afford ..read more

Reprinted with Permission from Family First Household Staffing Agency Written by Jess Meydell What is the most common issue between parent(s) and their employed nanny? Are you surprised it’s communication? “In every aspect of life (both professional and personal), effective communication is important to success and happiness.” Communication between parents and nannies is vital, and I’d argue more imperative than most employer-employee relationships due to the nature and complexities of the role (the most vital of these being providing the best possible care to the child(ren)) and its environm ..read more

GlobalNannyTraining.com provides specialized training for nannies that offers third-party accreditation through the Northern Council for Further Education (NCFE), the global leader in vocational and technical learning, and the Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education, (CACHE) which specializes in the early years and childcare sector. According to the US Department of Labor, it is estimated that there are nearly one million childcare workers in the United States, a group which includes nannies who provide unsupervised care for the country’s youngest citizens in their private ..read more