In the nanny world there are no two words that cause as much confusion as the phrase “light housekeeping.” Light housekeeping is a phrase that’s commonly used to define picking up around the house. But what picking up means to … Continue reading
Posted in Advice for Parents | Tagged housekeeping | Comments Off on All About Light HousekeepingFor parents seeking part-time childcare, sharing a nanny can be a cost effective option. Sharing a nanny secures parents the childcare coverage they need and allows the children to receive the consistent, quality care they deserve. When it comes to … Continue reading
Posted in Advice for Parents | Tagged nanny share | Comments Off on Is a Nanny Share Your Solution to Finding a Quality Part-Time Provider?For many busy families, organizing important household can be a challenge. In addition to organizing basic household information, families with nannies typically have three adult schedules and several children’s schedules to coordinate and manage. Having a family binder can ensure … Continue reading
Posted in Advice for Parents | Tagged household binder, household management | Comments Off on Developing a Household BinderEven if you know you have chosen the best childcare provider, returning to work after welcoming a new baby requires a bit of getting used to. Whether you’re going back to work because you financially have to or because you … Continue reading
Posted in Advice for Parents | Tagged back to work, mommy guilt | Comments Off on The 5S’s of Returning Back to WorkEven in the best of relationships an occasional problem surfaces. This is no different in the relationship between a nanny and her employers. Fortunately, in the nanny and employer relationship preventive measures can eliminate or minimize most common problems nannies … Continue reading
Posted in Advice for Nannies, Advice for Parents | Tagged nanny parent problems | Comments Off on 5 Solutions for Common Problems Nanny and Employers FaceBeing stuck indoors when the kids have loads of energy is no fun. Fortunately, Houston is home to many indoor attractions geared towards children. In addition to the local library or mall play space; there are other fun venues that … Continue reading
Posted in Activities | Tagged Rainy Day Activities | Comments Off on Rainy Day Fun in HoustonMorningside Nannies encourages parents with nannies who use their own vehicle to transport the children and run work-related errands to reimburse their nannies according to the IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate. The IRS mileage reimbursement rate is designed to cover … Continue reading
Posted in Advice for Nannies, Advice for Parents | Tagged nannies and families, paying nanny | Comments Off on Changes to the IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate for 2013For parents and nannies, the daily morning and evening transition, more accurately described as the changing of the guard, can be quite stressful. If it happens too fast, the children may feel like they forgot to say goodbye, which can … Continue reading
Posted in Advice for Nannies, Advice for Parents | Tagged child care, transitions | Comments Off on Making Morning and Evening Transitions a CinchWhen you think about it, there’s hardly a more intimate working relationship that exists than that between a nanny and her employers. The nature of the work and the workplace naturally lend themselves to employers and employees developing a deeper … Continue reading
Posted in Advice for Nannies, Advice for Parents | Tagged nannies and families, nannies and parents, nanny relationship | Comments Off on 5 Pillars of a Healthy Nanny and Employer RelationshipWhen it comes to nannies and families, certain issues come up that are unique to working in a private home. Issues surrounding social media use, computer and phone use, personal errands, getting out of the house and meals are likely … Continue reading
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