by Emily Louange | Jan 8, 2023 | Childcare
I once saw a comical social media posted by a professional nanny that said “calling your nanny a babysitter is like calling your wife your girlfriend”. That pretty much sums it up, doesn’t it? Still, in Chicago you will frequently hear the term used interchangeably....
by Kathryn Lord | Jan 6, 2023 | Childcare, Life, Parenting
I use books to teach my nanny children EVERYTHING! I believe that books are the most important hooks to get our little ones excited or interested in a certain topic. This guest blog will guide you through some of the routines we have to tackle daily in order to help...
by Lia Wright | Jan 3, 2023 | Childcare
Creating a successful relationship between a nanny and a nanny-family can be tricky. Every family has different needs. There is no handbook that provides parents OR nannies all the answers. Given the inherently personal nature of this business relationship, the...
by Myah Lewis-Thormod | Dec 27, 2022 | Childcare, Life, Parenting
I’m a “specialty” nanny. But I don’t use fancy curricula, I’m not up on the latest potty training craze and I don’t have the secret to making your child sleep through the night. In fact, I don’t specialize in teaching the children at all. My specialty is respectful...
by Mirella Alexis | Dec 19, 2022 | Childcare, Nanny Job, Work
Our community asks and our wise Village Connections answer! Knowledge is power. Question What is a mandated reporter? I am a nanny of two young children, and how do I find out if I am considered a mandated reporter in my state? Also, how has the COVID-19 pandemic...
by Shenley Seabrook | Dec 18, 2022 | Childcare
Our community asks and our wise Village Connections answer! Knowledge is power. Question Our daughter is becoming increasingly bossy to her younger siblings. We ask her to say things more nicely and give examples for her to follow, but this doesn’t quite seem to...
