by Genna | Apr 17, 2026 | For Parents
Around the five- to six-month mark, many nanny-family relationships have settled in and the training period is complete. Between work, parenting, and managing a household, there’s rarely a moment to evaluate how things are going. Although professional pay and benefits...
by Genna | Apr 3, 2026 | For Childcare Providers, For Parents, Life as an Agency Owner
A customer once told me she only wanted to work with “biologically female” sitters and wanted me to send her headshots of potential babysitters, so that she could assess if they “looked like biological women” to her. I remember feeling so insulted by the...
by Genna | Jan 19, 2026 | For Parents
In 2022, my husband and I bought our first home, and it gave me insight into what many of our childcare clients experience as homeowners. 1. I experienced how managing a household adds to the load. Owning a home is a point of pride that also includes a never-ending...
by Genna | Apr 7, 2024 | For Childcare Providers, For Parents, Life as an Agency Owner
While often misunderstood as symbols of wealth or status, nannies are essential members of the US childcare workforce, enabling many parents to work and playing a key role in the family’s well-being. The phrase “A nanny is a luxury” persists within...
by Genna | Sep 12, 2023 | For Parents
Even seasoned HR professionals can find interviewing nanny candidates for their family to be uniquely stressful, and the weight of ensuring the well-being of your child makes this process distinct and more challenging. Consider utilizing some of the questions below....
by Genna | Aug 8, 2023 | For Parents
August is a busy time as parents work to secure an after-school care for the coming year. The scarcity of after-school care options is a major issue that deserves discussion on multiple fronts. In this article, we focus on the decision to hire a part-time after-school...
