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We offer resources for families and nannies in our blog!

Our blog is a place for families and nannies to come to read more about how our processes work as a nanny agency, receive activity and baking ideas.

The Right Way to Handle Tough Conversations Between a Nanny and Parents

Here are our top suggestions to have a great relationship between a nanny and parents and to make sure issues are addressed the right way.

Understanding your Rights as a Nanny Employer and as a Nanny

In this post, we will help you understand your rights, whether you are the family working with a nanny or a nanny working for a family.

Featured In Nanny Magazine

Our fearless leader, Megan Metzger, was featured in Nanny Magazine! Click below to read 10 Questions with Megan Metzger.

Tips for Traveling with Children - Featured on WXII 12 Morning News

Our very own Kat Hurley, Certified Professional Nanny, was featured in a segment on WXII 12 morning news.

How to Adjust to a Caregiver in Your Home

If you’ve never worked with a nanny or in-home care provider before, you may not know what to expect when you welcome a new caregiver into your home. How can you start your professional relationship off on the right foot? What might your nanny or caregiver need from you to do their job well? It […]

Home for the Holidays: Holiday Schedules + Pay for Nanny

Are you ready for the holidays? We’re not talking about buying gifts for your loved ones or rearranging your family get-togethers because of COVID-19. (Zoom Thanksgiving, anyone?) We’re talking about preparing for the holidays with your nanny! The holiday season can get pretty hectic, so it’s important to discuss things like time off, holiday pay, […]

How Triad Nannies and Families Can Work Through COVID-19

There’s no denying that the pandemic has affected families. From school shutdowns to shelter-in-place orders, many families in the Triad area and all over the U.S. are struggling to work from home with kids in tow. For families who employ nannies, this change can also affect how everyone works together. If you’re struggling to figure […]

“Stay Home” Activity Ideas for Nannies

As we say goodbye to spring and prepare for summer in North Carolina, it can be really tempting to take the children to all their favorite playgrounds or public spaces nearby. Though many facilities are still closed due to COVID-19, we’re seeing a few slowly (and safely) reopen. However, if you and your employers are […]

How to Interview a New Nanny

Finding a nanny can be a stressful and long ordeal. But when you have a full-service nanny placement agency — like us! — to take care of all the tedious steps in the process, you can focus on choosing the best match for your family. In this blog post, we talk about how to interview […]

How Nannies Can Stay Productive and Healthy During COVID-19

“These are uncertain times” is a phrase you’ve probably heard more than once lately. But it’s true. Like many workers across all industries, nannies are worried about their jobs. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused stress, anxiety, and fear for the future. If you’re a nanny working fewer hours, if you’re working more than ever due […]

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