It’s been a lot lately. This pep talk from your Smart Sitting team gives you concrete tips for navigating tough times and supporting your kiddos through them.
Practical potty training tips for nannies, covering methods like EC, traditional techniques, and how to work with parents for success.
Meet Monica, Smart Sitting's Unicorn Nanny of the Month! She's the perfect fit for active families with her energy, reliability, and love for childcare.
Discover essential questions to ask in a nanny interview to find the perfect family match - and why it's important.
Politisit, a nonprofit, has partnered with Smart Sitting, Bumo, Hopscotch Labs, Brella, and Vivvi to provide parents with FREE childcare options across multiple locations in the U.S. Whether you need in-home care or a drop-off option, we’ve got you covered!
Deciding between a nanny or daycare? Learn the benefits, hidden costs, and how to choose the right childcare option for your family's needs and budget.
Learn the differences between a nanny and a family assistant, including responsibilities, where roles overlap, and how to avoid scope creep in your childcare career.
Prepare your child for a big move with tips on routines, saying goodbye, handling long distances, and settling into a new home for a smooth transition.
Discover why nannying is the perfect career foundation with transferable skills for fields like education, healthcare, administration, and more
Prepare for a live-in nanny job with tips on communicating needs, setting boundaries, and ensuring a good work-life balance.
Prepare for your nanny leaving with tips on talking to kids, handling logistics, expressing gratitude, and managing emotions.
We all encounter people with disabilities, whether by giving up a seat on the train or helping someone navigate a crowd. While visible disabilities are easy to notice, let's not forget the invisible ones that also deserve our compassion.
Prepare for leaving a nanny job with tips on conversations, logistics, saying goodbye, securing references, and handling challenging situations.
Learn why figuring out nanny rates is so difficult and discover the key factors that influence how much a nanny costs in your area.
Prepare for baby number two with ease! Discover practical tips for involving your older child, planning for delivery, and building your support network.
Tips for nannies on managing pet care in a work setting, for max snuggles and a balanced workload.
Explore top tips for WFH parents to maintain a strong relationship with your nanny, ensuring both productivity and harmony at home.
Win in your role as a nanny for WFH parents with our top tips on setting boundaries, building trust, and managing day-to-day situations effectively.
Parenting and being a partner are hard. Learn how to share responsibilities, communicate needs, and balance personal time for a harmonious home life.
Discover the flexible and rewarding world of being a nanny or babysitter, where you can balance work with pursuing your passions effectively.
Essential tips for for nannies for protecting your charges from the sun. Discover sunscreen application, heat limits, and care for all age groups!
Our nanny's child is fighting cancer, and they need your support. Find out how you can contribute.
Embark on a summer journey with your little ones! Here are 5 top tips on maintaining routines, managing jet lag, ensuring comfort – and having fun.
Discover our top strategies for working harmoniously with a family that has a different parenting or childcare style than you.
Practical tips for introducing a new baby to a toddler, making a smooth and harmonious transition into life with two under two.
A BIPOC Advocate's Perspective
Explore summer opportunities for nannies transitioning from after-school to full-time summer roles and travel positions.
“It takes a village to raise a child.” Great — but what if you don’t have a built in village of family support? Here’s how to build one of your own.
Effective strategies for nannies to strengthen bonds with children, whether they're overly attached or slow to warm.
3 top tips for hiring a babysitter for the first time. Learn how to prepare for separation anxiety, set up your sitter for success, and why a trial run is crucial before a big night out.
