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← Older postsCreating a Nanny Group in your Community
March 24, 2013By Kellie Geres Nanny support groups have been around for over 25 years. In fact, the longest running nanny support group, ADCAN ~ Association of DC Area Nannies is 28 years old! It’s not uncommon for nannies to feel isolated, alone … Continue reading
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March 13, 2013By Kellie Geres Each year nannies across the nation gather for various educational events that are put on by different nanny organizations. The International Nanny Association, NannyPalooza and Nanny Biz Reviews are the main groups that organize nanny conferences each year … Continue reading
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January 30, 2013By Kellie Geres As nannies, continuing our education is critical to stay abreast of new trends and information in our industry. We are fortunate to have many options to choose from and there is something to fit every budget. In addition … Continue reading
Posted in Industry News | Comments Off on New Year – New Opportunities! Which Nanny Industry Conference Should I Attend?Are Nannies Entitled to Minimum Wage?
July 14, 2012At first glance, it may appear that the Department of Labor excludes household employers from paying their household employees minimum wage, but for those who keep reading, it becomes clear that nannies are indeed, subject to minimum wage laws. In … Continue reading
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September 12, 2011Sociologist Cameron MacDonald has created quite a stir with her book, Shadow Mothers: Nannies, Au Pairs, and the Micropolitics of Mothering. As a sociologist, MacDonald looks at the issues of today’s childcare from all perspectives, the parent, the provider, the … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Industry News | Comments Off on 10 Concerns About Nannies Being “Shadow Mothers”International Nanny Association Annual Conference: May 12 – 15, 2011
March 19, 2011Every year the International Nanny Association holds a three day conference for professional nannies and nanny agencies. In addition to all of the great learning that goes on at this conference, the re-fueling that goes on is equally as important. … Continue reading
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April 3, 2009The International Nanny Association is continuing its lobbying campaign to increase the federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. Now that the election is over and Congress is looking for ways to stimulate the economy and assist working people, INA … Continue reading
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February 19, 2009Need a place to ask questions about anything Nanny related; salaries, toilet training, relocating, you name it? Join the almost 600 professional nannies who have discovered NannyIsland.com. Nanny Island is a social network strictly for “nannies only.” (Think Facebook or … Continue reading
Posted in Industry News | Comments Off on Nanny Island, a social network just for NanniesNovember Newsletter
November 5, 2008Check out this month’s Nanny Net News. It is packed with great information and activities for nannies and families.
Posted in Industry News, Nanny News | Tagged Nanny Net News, Newsletter, November | Comments Off on November NewsletterChild Safety Education Resources for Nannies and Babysitters
February 12, 2008No one can be over prepared when it comes to caring for children. In fact, studies show that the more prepared parents and caregivers are for medical emergencies, the better the final outcome. To help give nannies the tools they … Continue reading
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