Sitting down for an in-person interview with a potential candidate can be a daunting process, particularly if you've never hired a nanny before. Of course we at Elite Nannies will do everything we can to prepare you both for this process, but in this article...
You're getting a new addition to the family – a professional nanny! That's marvelous, and we hope that Elite Nannies played a role in finding just the right candidate to join your household! However you found your new nanny, through our referral agency or by another...
If you've got children in your home who are old enough to read, chances are they are already keenly aware of the climate crisis and other environmental problems the world is facing. They may even be asking questions, like what are carbon emissions, and what...
Here are some ideas for helping you control the time your children spend in front of screens, and how you can even get them on board with the idea of spending less time passively using the internet and posting items to their social media accounts....
Warmer weather is coming. Elite Nannies knows how important it is to keep children active. You can feel it in the air, smell it almost. Maybe you've even got a lively bounce in your step when you glance at the calendar. But first, in most...
Having a nanny in your home is a joy for everyone in the family; the children love her, you rely on her, and now the house is running like a fine Swiss timepiece. But gone are the days when your nanny was paid from your...
Finding the perfect pairing of nanny and family is a combination of instinct, interview skills, and research into both the client's needs and wishes, and the prospective employee. (And okay, a dollop of luck, too!) As a professional nanny, you can speed the process up and...
Starting a new job with a brand-new employer and children to take care of is an exciting, if a little daunting prospect. Not for you, however, not if you're an experienced professional with years of care giving under your belt. And if you've been placed...
Bringing a new baby home from the hospital is one of the most joyous, rewarding experiences a parent could ever have. It may be your first child, it might be your third, but no matter what, it is a thrilling, marvelous time that is unlike any...
Being a nanny means that you sometimes work 24/7, five to seven days a week, at least occasionally. Our point is that you work very hard, doing everything for your family that you can; including meal preparation, cleaning and tidying, taking the children to school...