Summertime is here (finally)! That means more time spent at splash parks, at the beach, playgrounds, and parks.

With all of this extra summertime fun, your regular diaper bag is not going to cut it!

Below, let’s talk about what to pack inside a summertime nanny bag. We have some great tips to ensure that you are prepared for any summertime scenario.

We hope you find this useful. See you at the playground 🙂

Many people have certain “feelings” about a nanny bringing their own child to their nanny job. There are many families that aren’t interested in this arrangement and as a result, there are SO many fantastic nannies who struggle to find positions where they can bring their own child.

Below, we discuss the pros and cons of a nanny bringing their own child to their nanny job.

While not everyone is a fan of these types of arrangements, we have seen many families work with nannies who brought their own child along when caring for theirs, and it was a wonderful experience for everyone involved.

Continuing education is one of the topics nannies care about most, alongside fair pay, job security, respect and recognition, clear communication, benefits, and workplace safety.

Professional nannies want to stay on top of the latest child development research to ensure that they can successfully work with their nanny families. As a result, many providers are interested in nanny continuing education and professional development opportunities.

There are SO many positive benefits for both nannies and nanny families when they invest in these opportunities. Below, we share why continuing education matters and how families can support it.

Workplace safety is one of the top issues nannies care about most, and for good reason. A safe home protects everyone in it, and it gives nannies the confidence to focus on what matters: caring well for your children.

In this article, we break workplace safety down into three areas: safety for the children, safety for the nanny, and safety around the house. Whether you are just starting with a new nanny or looking to strengthen an existing arrangement, these are the conversations worth having early and revisiting often.

Clear communication is one of the most important issues nannies care about, and it’s something that is CRITICAL to a healthy relationship between a nanny and their nanny family.

As we all know, communication is a two-way street. In this article, we’ll cover communication tips that nannies should consider, as well as some specific ideas that parents can use to ensure they are clearly communicating with their nanny (or sitter).

Recognition and respect are among the top issues nannies care about most. Nannies want to be respected as professionals and recognized for the valuable work they do in our society.

In this article, we’ll walk through the steps nannies can take to ensure they are recognized and respected, as well as the steps parents should be taking too.

Remember, nannies, you are not “just a nanny”!

When working with new parents or those who have never hired a nanny before, we find that many parents don’t fully understand what makes a nanny “tick”.

This article continues our look at the mindset of a nanny, focusing on one of the top issues nannies care about most: job security.

Just like any other employee in any industry, job security and a stable workplace environment are extremely important to nannies. What can you do to ensure that your nanny feels stable working with your family? Below, we share practical steps for both families and nannies to strengthen job security.

To check out the nanny contracts we offer, click here.