Category Archives: Advice for Parents

Can I Give My Nanny Time Off in Lieu of Pay?

When it comes to working overtime, many parents and nannies assume that instead of being paid for the additional hours worked, a nanny can be given the equivalent of hours off instead. When it comes down to law, this simply … Continue reading →

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What to Do When Your Nanny Gets Pregnant

Even for parents who have employed the same married nanny for several years, learning that their nanny is expecting a baby of her own may come as a huge surprise. In fact, upon learning the news that their nanny is … Continue reading →

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How to Let Your Nanny Go

Nannies play an integral part in the lives of the families who employ them. Whether it’s due to disappointing job performance, a personality conflict or a change in financial status or childcare needs, letting a nanny go is never easy. … Continue reading →

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When Nannies Administer Medication

When it comes to caring for children, it’s not uncommon for kids to develop illnesses that require either over-the-counter or prescription medications. For families with nannies, the responsibility of administering may be shared between the parents and the nanny. To … Continue reading →

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Turning a Part-Time Job Into a Full-Time One

For many parents, finding a nanny to provide part-time care is a real challenge. Many career nannies require full-time employment, so parents who are recruiting nannies to work less than 30 hours per week can have trouble filling their positions … Continue reading →

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When Nannies Use Their Cars to Drive the Kids

Each day many nannies drive the children to and from activities in their own vehicles without second thought, but when it comes to transporting children for work if it’s not carefully thought through, it can be risky business. Whether you’re … Continue reading →

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7 Factors That Influence Nanny Wages

At Morningside Nannies, one of the most frequently asked questions of both parents and nannies is “What is the going rate for nannies?” While there is no set formula you can use to determine a fair wage for a nanny, … Continue reading →

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Nanny or Babysitter? What’s the Difference?

When it comes to in-home childcare terms and definitions, the terms nanny and babysitter often cause the most confusion. While many people believe a nanny and babysitter are one in the same, this is simply not the case. Many parents … Continue reading →

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Keeping Nanny On When the Kids Go to School

In the nanny world, it’s not unusual with parents to hire a nanny when their first child is born and keep her on until their last child goes off to school. Having a consistent, long-term caregiver is, mind you, one … Continue reading →

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6 Positive Discipline Strategies That Work With Toddlers

Whether you’re a mom or a nanny, caring for a toddler can be tiring. Balancing the need for safety with the need for safe exploration can feel like a full-time job in and of itself. As toddlers begin to discover … Continue reading →

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