Best Practices for Live-In Nannies: Maintaining Professional Boundaries in Your Employer’s Home

Best Practices for Live-In Nannies: Maintaining Professional Boundaries in Your Employer’s Home

As a live-in nanny, you have the unique opportunity to become an integral part of a family's daily life. This arrangement can be incredibly rewarding, but it also requires a careful balance of personal and professional boundaries. Just like in any workplace, maintaining professionalism is crucial for a healthy and successful working relationship. Here are some best practices to help you navigate this unique dynamic.

Maximize Your Family's Care: The Advantages of Rotational Nannies

Maximize Your Family's Care: The Advantages of Rotational Nannies

Discover how employing rotational nannies can transform the dynamics of your busy family life. With two dedicated caregivers, you unlock a realm of benefits that ensure consistent, high-quality care without the looming threat of caregiver burnout. Dive into the advantages, from uninterrupted 24/7 coverage to the flexibility that accommodates your ever-evolving schedule. Explore the financial considerations, navigating California's labor laws with ease to create a sustainable childcare solution that caters to both your family's needs and the welfare of your caregivers.

Nanny Spotlight South Flordia Nannies

Sheena is  fun, laid back nanny/ baby nurse residing in South Florida. Sheena has worked in the medical field for over 15 years as a nurse. She has 21 years of experiences working as a Nanny and/or Newborn Care Specialist/Baby Nurse.

Nanny Spotlight New York Nannies

Jasmine is one of our rockstar on call, back up, date night, whatever you need amazing nanny in New York City. Words cannot describe what an incredible child care provider Jasmine is. She's not only super reliable and dependable but every family that we've ever placed her with has sang her praises.

Nanny Spotlight South West Nannies

Please give a warm welcome to the newest member of the MMCCS family and congratulate Libby on her new role with an incredible MMCCS family!

Nanny Spotlight New York Nannies

Hannah is originally from Medina, NY where is she is the oldest of three children. She is a skilled childcare provider who strives to incorporate a structured interactive environment to promote growth and development. Hannah creates and provide hands on and creative activities to engage and stimulate children. She has years of experience with multiple families and children which has allowed her to become adaptable to various environments and children’s needs.

Reference Checks and Background Screening: Should You Do Both?

If you plan on hiring an employee to work in your home, it’s essential to know who you’re hiring. Background and reference checks can give you confidence that their criminal and personal history are free and clear of anything alarming. Our friends at Homework Solutions weigh in on what families should be checking just like Modern Minder Minders check. Read more here!

The American Rescue Plan Act- What's the Impact?

The American Rescue Plan Act- What's the Impact?

The American Rescue Plan Act- What's the Impact? Brought to you by our friends at Homework Solutions. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law on March 11, 2021, offering much needed financial relief to employers and employees alike. This $1.9 Trillion bill is intended to address the financial impact of COVID-19 by offering unemployment benefits, expanding tax credits, and addressing some outstanding tax questions from relief bills passed in the year since the pandemic began. Here we take a look at sections of this bill which are most likely to impact household employers as well as the caregivers and domestic workers who keep so many households running smoothly.

Nanny Spotlight Los Angeles Nannies

Maraiah is born and raised in Venice California. She has been a professional nanny since 2011 and has been working children ever since she can remember through youth counseling. She really enjoys working with all ages but prefers if given the choice to care for children age newborn to toddlers. Maraiah is talented and a kindhearted professional nanny who is innovative, creative and willing to introduce new and creative ideas and techniques of learning.

Nanny Spotlight Nanny Lizzy

Say hello to our bright light Lizzy as our spotlight ! Lizzy is originally from a small town outside of Buffalo, NY called Medina. Lizzy has been a nanny and provided child care for many families for the past 10 years. She holds an A.S. Liberal Arts from Genesee Community College with her course work in Early Childhood Development. She has experience working with children from ages 6 months to 11 years of age.

APNA Covid-19 Risk Tolerance Scale

APNA Covid-19 Risk Tolerance Scale

FREE download! Know your level of comfort when it comes to having someone come into your home. This amazing info graphic from the Association of Premiere Nanny Agencies saves families time and worry so everyone is on the same page.

Don’t Need Full-Time Childcare? Eight Tips For Hiring A Part-Time Nanny

Don’t Need Full-Time Childcare? Eight Tips For Hiring A Part-Time Nanny

Don’t Need Full-Time Childcare? Eight Tips For Hiring A Part-Time Nanny

Finding a part-time nanny can be frustrating. There are a lot of factors to consider when finding a part-time nanny. We have come up with 8 tips for hiring a part-time nanny.

Nanny Spotlight Nanny Jennifer

Say hello to our bright light Jennifer as our spotlight nanny for July 2020! Jenn came to Modern Minders by way of referral. She is one of our outstanding on-call sitters (most requested) and over all is just such a positive soul.

Three Reasons Nanny Placement Agencies are Better Than Care & Sittercity

Three Reasons Nanny Placement Agencies are Better Than Care & Sittercity

Finding a nanny can be an overwhelming process for a family. Agencies can provide many services that care.com or Sittercity cannot. Some families choose the DIY option for hiring a nanny, however many families are realizing that online services can be more of a headache then they signed up for. That’s where agencies come in.

How to Write a Nanny Letter of Recommendation | Homework Solutions

How to Write a Nanny Letter of Recommendation | Homework Solutions

The nanny’s letter of recommendation from her former employer is an important part of her “Nanny Portfolio,” a collection of materials including her resume, work history, educational certifications, and examples of her work that the nanny often uses to help ‘sell’ herself to prospective employers in the job interview. Our partners and Homework Solutions have you covered!

Addressing The Tough Topics of Race, Tolerance and Social Injustice; Kids' Books Curated By Our Incredible Nannies.

Addressing The Tough Topics of Race, Tolerance and Social Injustice; Kids' Books Curated By Our Incredible Nannies.

We have put together our top list of favorite books that address some tough topics about race, tolerance and social injustice that have helped our own family; curated by some of our incredible nannies.