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March 1, 2023

Searching for the Nanny of Your Dreams

Imagine you come home from work to your 3 kids are completing homework, dinner is on the stove, the house is on order and everyone is happy to see you. So much better than running to a day care and hoping to get there before 6, driving thru someplace for dinner and a whole host […]

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February 4, 2023

Love Languages of Kids

In February we turn to thoughts of love. So this is a great month to talk about love languages. All people have ways that they give and receive love. The way that you feel loved and appreciated is your love language. Some kids can hear the words “I love you” thousands of times, but until […]

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January 1, 2023

For Families – New Year, New Ideas

7 Things to do NOW that will make it a HAPPY new year We now have to admit it is “after the holidays”. You know this is the phrase we utter each fall as we don’t have time for tasks, we will do it after the holidays. The time is now here. So what are […]

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December 1, 2022

Gifts for Kids Who Have Everything

By now, you likely have shopped for your own kids and are ready for that part of the holidays. However, there are all those kids in your life that you may not know as well, friends, nieces/nephews, school mates. Do you need a few ideas? We got them! (pss…. These make great ideas for your […]

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November 1, 2022

Holiday Hacks for Working Parents – 8 Great Ideas

It’s so hard- this season is supposed to be fun and joyful but often we feel overwhelmed with long to do lists and never ending stress. Let’s think of some simple ways to make things easier so you can spend more time with the kids enjoying the magic of the holidays! Quick Catering  If there […]

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October 1, 2022

Cost/Reward of Having a Nanny

Having a nanny join your family means you will have security and peace of mind knowing that your nanny will care for your child with love and affection. It is an amazing thing to know that you do not have to race to pick up from a center, that your child has one on one […]

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September 2, 2022

Job Burnout – Nannies, Too?

It happens to all of us at some point. There is a feeling that overtakes us. The sparkle is missing. We are feeling less than inspired. Often times we feel as though we are going thru the motions and yearn for a time of rest. Different for Different Folks Burnout looks different for every person […]

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August 2, 2022

What Makes a Great Nanny? 7 Important Considerations

If you have decided to make the investment in time, money and energy to hire a nanny, you want to be sure to hire the best. Good news, we have been doing this for more than 35 years and we can help guide you. Here are the top traits of the best nannies out there. […]

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July 1, 2022

Travel With Young Kids In A COVID World

Did you know we are living in a world where the term revenge travel is a thing? We didn’t either! But the tourist industry coined the term to refer to the massive amount of travel going on now. People are out and about at record numbers as they respond to the lack of travel in […]

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June 6, 2022

Exposure – DIRECT or INDIRECT COVID-19

DIRECT EXPOSURE Exposed directly to a person with symptoms or infected with COVID-19 You were in 6 feet for 15 minutes or more You were the one directly exposed to the person with symptoms or infected INDIRECT EXPOSURE In close contact with a person who is not ill but was exposed to a person with […]

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Events

INA Virtual Summit

Join the INA 2024 Virtual Summit January 12-13, 2024. Friday, January 12th will have 6 workshops focused on businesses in the industry. Saturday, January 13th will have 6 workshops focused on Nannies and NCS. Summit registration gets you access to both days AND access to the recordings for 60 days after the event. Workshops will be […]

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Join US – Learn and Have Fun

Stand up for quality in-home childcare across the globe. International Nanny Association Annual Conference May 4 – 7, 2023 Orlando, Florida Doubletree by Hilton, Orlando at SeaWorld For more info Click on INA Conference website!

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Camp@Home Sample Day

Camp@Home is an exciting summer program with a different “Around the World” theme each week. Each day will include a craft and a mix of physical and imaginative activities. We are excited to bring camp to your house! Weekly Themes: California Coast Summer Camp Roundup Desert Digs Swiss Alps Hiking & Nature Sydney Outer Space […]

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