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July 18, 2013By Kellie Geres For many nannies, the perks of the job can include an automobile to drive, a place to live and health care contributions. However, just as these are perks of the job, they should not be overlooked in your … Continue reading
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July 15, 2013By Kellie Geres I have spent the past 15 years working with divorced families. No divorce is easy, however, there are certain things you can do as a nanny to make this difficult time less stressful for the children while still … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on 10 Tips for Working with Divorced ParentsTop Lessons I’ve Learned as a Nanny
July 8, 2013By Kellie Geres I am approaching 25 years as a professional nanny/household manager. I’ve been fortunate to work for some amazing families, and am blessed with friends and colleagues near and far. I’m not the perfect nanny nor the perfect household … Continue reading
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July 3, 2013Working as a nanny can be a rewarding, exciting and fulfilling career choice. It can also be a complicated minefield of potential complications with your employers when boundaries aren’t respected. When parents are paying what they consider a high salary, … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on What Should You Do When Your Boss Volunteers You to Watch the Neighbor’s Kids?Words of Wisdom from Professional Nannies
May 23, 2013By Kellie Geres A recent discussion on a Facebook group opened the question of what advice seasoned nannies have for new nannies. These seasoned nannies were able to offer plenty of advice and feedback for nannies just entering the profession, and … Continue reading
Posted in Nanny Tips, Uncategorized | Comments Off on Words of Wisdom from Professional Nannies5 Creative Ways to Save or Reuse Children’s Artwork
May 9, 2013By Kellie Geres Admit it … if you have or care for children, you’ll ultimately have a growing collection of artwork, school projects, rainy day activities and more. As much as you may want to exhibit all of your budding Picasso’s … Continue reading
Posted in Nanny Tips | Comments Off on 5 Creative Ways to Save or Reuse Children’s ArtworkHow to Develop a Niche in Your Nanny Career
April 30, 2013Carving out a niche for yourself as a childcare provider, especially in a competitive job market, is one of the more effective ways to set yourself apart from the sea of applicants that are all applying for a limited number … Continue reading
Posted in Nanny Tips | Comments Off on How to Develop a Niche in Your Nanny Career5 Job Aspects to Consider when Transitioning from Nanny to Household Manager
April 29, 2013By Kellie Geres Communication Communication is key for any job, but as a household manager you will be communicating not only with your employers, but potentially other staff members and vendors as well. Set up a dedicated email just for work … Continue reading
Posted in Nanny Housekeeping | Comments Off on 5 Job Aspects to Consider when Transitioning from Nanny to Household Manager5 Employer Traits that Turn Nannies Off
April 21, 2013Every nanny has a different definition of a “good employer” that is dependent on the nanny’s personality, style and needs. However, there are certain traits or actions that drive just about every nanny crazy. Here’s a look at the top … Continue reading
Posted in Nanny Tips | Comments Off on 5 Employer Traits that Turn Nannies OffHow to find nannies in your community
April 10, 2013Whether you’re a new nanny or a seasoned nanny, finding nannies to network with in your community can be a long and sometimes lonely path. For this reason, it’s important to make connections with other nannies in your area. But … Continue reading
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