The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Hopefully you have seen that famous Staples commercial where they play the Christmas song “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and the parents dance thru Staples. It always makes me laugh. For many parents (and nannies) back to school is a wonderful time of the year. For me it has a secret joy. Not that the kids will be gone but because it is…

Your Summer To Do List

Summer is my favorite season! I love the relaxed schedule, the weather and the chance to catch up on a few simple things that help me stay organized. Take a few minutes to update those emergency contacts you have for your families. We have a form you can use or make your own sheet. You should be sure to include info for pets as well!…

Why keep a journal?

One of the reasons Kellie and I feel strongly about this project is that we both believe that THE HARDEST part of being a nanny, nanny manager, household manager, newborn care specialist or even a babysitter is managing the relationship between the family and the nanny. Ask anyone in the business. It’s not the kids or the poopy diapers. It’s not the long hours or…

The Magic of the Moment

Sometimes things happen with kids that are just so overwhelming that you feel your heart grows two sizes, even if you aren’t a grinch. Sometimes those moments are big- like when a child utters their first word, takes a first step or masters the monkey bars for the first time. But more often, those moments are small. When your 5 year old comes home with…

Why we created Our Nanny Diary

When Kellie and I started talking about this project, I knew that we were on to something. We are both avid office supply junkies. We both know our way around a planner. Kellie’s love of post it notes is legendary. But while we both have created nanny books, journal pages, daily logs etc… for various families in our careers, we had never found something that…