Category Archives: Advice for Parents

Making Morning and Evening Transitions a Cinch

For 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 →

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5 Pillars of a Healthy Nanny and Employer Relationship

When 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 →

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Work-Life Issues Nannies and Parents Should Discuss

When 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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4 Ways to Cut Nanny Costs

Many parents love the idea of nanny care but the sticker price, not so much. Fortunately, for those parents who want their children to have attentive and personalized care by a highly qualified provider, there are ways to reduce payroll … Continue reading →

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7 Interviewing Tips for Parents

Interviewing nannies is a multistep process. While it starts with our staff prescreening candidates and only presenting to you those nannies who are qualified to fill your position, it ends with you personally interviewing those nannies you are interested in … Continue reading →

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25 Characteristics of a Great Nanny

At Morningside Nannies we often get asked “What makes a great a nanny?”  When we provide a list of characteristics that we look for in a nanny, many parents and caregivers are surprised to learn just how exhaustive our list … Continue reading →

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