For teens and young adults interested in childcare, babysitting for neighbors and local families is a great opportunity to gain experience and establish yourself in the field. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, however, navigating risks and restrictions can be daunting. Balancing your personal safety with the opportunity to grow as a caregiver is […]
To say that caring for a child is hard is an understatement as there is absolutely nothing as physically, emotionally, and mentally draining. However, there is also nothing more fulfilling—especially when you see the child grow up to be a well-rounded adult. I know there is no universal formula when it comes to looking after […]
Although the school year is beginning to creep up, summer is still in full effect! From the sizzling days, to the warm summer nights, this time of year is great to spend with your loved ones. When it comes to summer, one activity that always comes to mind are road trips or in this posts’ […]
It’s no secret that the Bay Area has both gorgeous views and great weather during the summer months. With the first day of Summer quickly approaching the days will continue to get longer and warmer. Of course, this means more days will be spent outdoors and a great way to spend those days is by […]
Babysitting was the first thing I did as a job when I was a young teen. And like many a young babysitter, the main activity done to keep the kiddos occupied was the ever-classic “playing pretend.” Now, it may seem a little tiring to keep up with all the wild imaginings of a kid who […]
We live in a digital world. It’s 2018 and some can argue that technology now runs our lives. It’s a common idea that too much technology, such as cell phone use or television, is bad for you. Yet, what if you used that same cellphone with children to promote learning instead of a technological dependency? […]
When I started The Nanny Love Facebook group I didn’t have a clear vision of what it would become. I knew it needed to be a place of community and camaraderie; one that promoted empowerment and being one’s own advocate. I wanted it to be more than just social networking – instead, one that is […]
“A Nanny? Why? Are you ever going to get a real job?” I’m sure those are questions we are all used to hearing. I could go on about how being a Nanny is absolutely a “real job” and how 99% of the people who ask me that question couldn’t last a week doing what I […]
I’ve always prided myself on being the best Military spouse I can be. My husband and I have literally been together since he started his career in the Navy, so I’ve done everything from writing letters daily in boot-camp, to volunteering on his FRG, to losing 50lbs while he was deployed so we could have […]
I was delighted when Jackie, who runs www.faithfullnest.com, reached out asking if she can interview me. Here is the interview! Please check out Jackie’s AMAZING blog- make sure your Nanny Parents check out her resourceful blog too! XOXO Marie