Here’s how to navigate a sick day with ease – including how to think about child care, when nannies might work, how to talk to your employer, and a 3-part game day plan
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A snow day guide for nannies: here’s what to expect for pay, weather policies, and what goes in your contract – all so you can focus on making the best snowman!
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Snowing again? Here’s everything you need to set yourself up for successful snow days, from nanny agreements, to backup plans, and a checklist to make sure your day will be seamless.
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Nannies, know best practices when caring for sick children: when you shouldn't work, when you should earn extra, and how to add a sick-care clause to your contract.
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Family keep asking you to add tasks to your nanny plate? These tips on setting professional boundaries around extra tasks save the relationship.
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Are childcare staff and babysitters pocketing piles of gold? Probably not. Here’s where your childcare money really goes.
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Feeling alone in your profession? On the brink of burning out? We’ve got a message for you!
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If you make about as much money as you pay in childcare, should you just quit your job and stay home? Here are a few factors to consider before making the leap.
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Curious about Westchester or Connecticut nanny jobs? Maybe this post will convince you it’s the right move!
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Ditch the parenting stress and create actually meaningful, low-budget experiences with your kids in the new year.
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A helpful how-to guide for nannies working holidays: expectations, pay, travel, and making holiday shifts meaningful while staying compensated and respected.
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Here’s how to review and update your nanny contract, (including adding kids, increasing responsibilities, requesting raises, and discussing extension bonuses).
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Simplify holiday gift-giving with fewer presents, meaningful traditions, and joyful, low-stress celebrations.
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Three fun holiday craft ideas that our nannies love doing with kids: easy to prep, fun to share, and easy to adapt to different ages.
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Transform your corporate holiday party with on-site childcare from Smart Sitting, featuring vetted caregivers and customizable kids’ programming.
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Recharge, reset, and return with confidence, with these simple tips for nannies to ease back into work and carry the holiday calm into the new year.
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Your child’s zip code doesn’t define them. Here’s four community actions you can take today in your city to boost their trajectory and connection.
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Our nanny agency's guide to dating as a live-in nanny: maintaining professional boundaries, building trust, and thriving personally.
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Skip the Black Friday rush with these 4 simple, heartwarming ways to slow down, connect, and teach gratitude to your kids the day after Thanksgiving.
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Everything you need to know about how Dependent Care FSAs work, what’s eligible, and how they can save your family money.
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