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...
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....
We’ve got a list of water safety measures to share with you, easy steps to take to make sure that everyone’s day at the beach, or at the cottage, or by the pool, is nothing but fun, filled with laughter and memorable moments....
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...
Christmas is a very special time of year for families. The kids are out of school, parents try to take a little time away from work, but life just gets busier and more hectic. There's shopping to do for presents and food, parties to organize,...
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...
Every holiday season is an especially busy time for nannies; there are particular meals and desserts to prepare, decorating to do, sometimes presents to buy and wrap, and "good" clothes to ensure are clean and pressed. These additional responsibilities - plus having the children home...
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...