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by on 06 Apr, 2017

  • Julia’s Journey to The Nanny Network - My journey with The Nanny Network + Sidekick began unexpectedly last July when I found myself seated beside Dulany Reeves Dent, the visionary founder and CEO, at an airport. As fate would have it, our conversation, which kicked off with excitement in sharing about our children and parenting woes, delved into her company, and I… Continue Reading
  • Solving the Care Crisis - "National care crisis" is becoming a household term. Even though a care crisis existed long before the pandemic, the last few years have brought it all to light, causing a new boost of interest and energy in the childcare sector.  As the CEO of a more traditional nanny agency and someone who's been in this… Continue Reading
  • How to Foster Learning with the Children in Your Care - Guest Blog Post by Natalie Mangrum, CEO of Maryland Teacher Tutors As a nanny, you have tremendous influence over the life and education of the children in your care. Whether they are babies, toddlers, or school aged children, you will no doubt have many opportunities to facilitate learning and create an environment that is educationally… Continue Reading
  • Transition to a new Nanny - Assuming you’ve found yourself in a situation where you’re switching from one caregiver to another, you likely want to minimize this major shift in the household as much as possible. But whether you’ve had a nanny for a short period of time or much longer, here are some tips for a smoother changeover: The Selection… Continue Reading
  • Parting Ways - For most families, a nanny relationship is not one that will outlast the children growing up and going to school full time. If your nanny has given you valuable time and service, is there a right and wrong way to let her go? The answer is a resounding “yes”. Our advice to parents is to… Continue Reading
  • For Nannies: Part 1 / Prepping for an Agency Interview - Put your best foot forward Making a strong first impression at your agency interview is equally as important as making a strong first impression when we send you out to meet our clients. A well-groomed appearance with business casual attire, being on time and your level of preparation immediately tell us that you are a… Continue Reading
  • For Nannies: Part 2 / Prepping for a Parent Interview - This interview is a two-way street and will likely not include meeting the children during the first round interview. The parents would like to see if you’re a good fit for their children and lifestyle, and likewise, you’ll want to come prepared with your own questions to see if it’s a good match for you.… Continue Reading
  • For Nannies: Becoming the Strongest Candidate Possible - If you’re a working nanny, you likely have years of great childcare experience and references already. Have you ever wondered how to continue to set your skills apart in the industry and receive the best possible personal references going forward? Communication Skills Parents are relying on you to discuss changes and issues, both positive and… Continue Reading
  • Traveling With Your Nanny - This summer, lots of parents will hit the beach with their kids. Let’s face it, the luxury of having an extra set of hands to help with an airplane ride, feeding the kids in restaurants or a trusted sitter for parent dinner out is self-explanatory. But how do you begin to navigate inviting your nanny… Continue Reading
  • Best Practices to Establish the Perfect Nanny Relationship - PART 1: BEST PRACTICES TO ESTABLISH THE PERFECT NANNY RELATIONSHIP You’ve used our agency to marry your expectations and needs with our pool of qualified candidates and finally hired the best fit for your family. We’ve found you your phenomenal nanny, but where do you go from here to ensure that you develop the best… Continue Reading