Childcare Articles and Resources
The US Nanny Association shares expert childcare articles, information about child development, and tools to help parents and nannies navigate employment opportunities.
Our community is a platform to share expertise, insights, resources, and childcare articles. We welcome guest speakers and authors. Our mission is to help parents, nannies, au pairs, nanny agency owners, and child care business owners.
Summer Reading Tips for Young Children
Summertime means a break from routine. Less time spent in childcare or pre-school, a relaxing of bedtime, visits to grandparents and cousins. These are all valuable and restful experiences for young children, or at least they can be if you plan well! But there is one school-rule that you should not ignore during your child’s time away from the classroom.
Fatigue: Creativity Enemy #1
Attempting to teach and lead and grow during a time of stress, causes fatigue… the enemy of creativity and growth. Often, one anticipates a more scholarly or fancy recommendation from a life coach. Yet, when I analyzed my last five encounters with typically successful...
These kids are driving me crazy!!!
These kids are driving me crazy!!! by Virginia Sampson My children went through some very difficult times in their lives. When my youngest child was two weeks old my husband was diagnosed with ALS more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. My other three children...
The Five Senses and Numerical Literacy
Talking Numbers and Nanny Life “Not everything that counts can be counted and not everything that can be counted counts.” Albert Einstein This famous quote attributed to Einstein is fitting for a Nanny Life chat because so much of what one does when working...
Perfection: A Flawless and Boring State
The question for today’s busy Nanny is “Are you too quick to dismiss imperfection?” Here’s a guide to a more balanced Nanny life.
Modernize Your Nanny Resume
Finding a great nanny family is important and the first step is to have a strong resume that highlights your childcare experience and skills.
Nanny Job Titles & Duties
With so many titles for in-home childcare providers, parents, nannies and sitters often confuse the different job titles and duties.
Lessons from an Extraordinary Girl
Although there were no medical signs of my baby ever being in danger – I always knew something wasn’t quite right. But I never admitted it to myself.
Steps to Hire a Nanny
From writing a job description to interviews, orientations and work agreements, here are the steps to hire a nanny.
How to Become a Nanny
The US Nanny Association has published nanny standards and has 3 credential programs – certified nanny, certified newborn care and certified professional nanny.
When Grandma Comes to Visit
When some nannies hear that grandma is coming for a visit, they cringe. We’ve heard all kinds of horror stories about when grandma comes to town.
Nannies as Mandatory Reporters
Mandated reporters are workers who have regular contact with vulnerable people (children) and are legally required to report any suspicion of abuse or neglect.
