Creating a Terrific Nanny Resume Creating a terrific nanny resume is a favorite topic of mine; have you noticed? I look at hundreds of nanny, housekeeper, household manager and other domestic staff resumes a week. I am truly passionate about helping each household staff candidate have every advantage in presenting their gifts, talents and work history well. From the very first glance...
Read MoreHow to Connect with your Nanny Children Did you lose your dream nanny job to a nanny who clicked with the families children better? Did you bond with the children during the nanny interview or did it fall flat? A parents biggest fear is that the children will not feel comfortable with the nanny (often followed by the fear that their children...
Read MoreWhat is your Child Worth? When you are considering childcare options for your little ones, there is much to consider. From goals and wishes for what your child’s life looks like when you are not around to budget, there are some big questions to answer while choosing the best option for your family. A friend sent me an old newspaper clipping she saved...
Read MoreThe Art of the Thank You Note Oh, my heart, it is a dying art. Writing thank you notes. This totally tells my age, but goodness, when did we stop being gracious? Whether a shower gift, wedding present, birthday surprise or just a job interview, I miss a handwritten thank you note. I remember when I graduated high school, my mother made me...
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Letting Go of Mom Guilt Part 2 Our Placement Coordinator started a little 2-part series on Letting Go of Mom Guilt and you can check out part 1-here if you missed it. I speak from experience when I say, don’t rush this time. As much as it is chaotic and exhausting and difficult at times, it goes so quickly and you will miss these...
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Stop Complaining "Stop complaining about everything and be thankful." I don't know about you, but I find myself saying "stop complaining" a lot when speaking to my children. I'm not sure where they learned how to complain so much...
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Letting Go of Mom Guilt If you have given birth to a child, you have probably already experienced mom guilt. Whether it was guilt over breastfeeding or bottle, cloth or store-bought diapers, sleep routines, almost from the start mom guilt starts to occur. Am I loving them enough? Am I correcting their behavior enough? Do I say yes too much? Do I...
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Staying Healthy While Pregnant Pregnancy! For those of us who would like to be pregnant, it is so full of hope. For those of us who are pregnant, well, depending on your current hormonal state determines how you feel about life and pregnancy right this very second. For those of us who will no longer be pregnant because that ship has sailed...
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28 Fun places to visit and things to do in Atlanta Wow – it’s soon going to be Spring Break, and then right behind that is summer. How exciting. Now is the time to start planning and preparing. Nannies – there are so many activities that are fun – Aquariums, Zoo’s, Museums, Jump Zones – these make terrific field trips for your Nanny...
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How to Nail the Nanny Interview with a Family Have you ever wondered how to nail the nanny interview with a family, but feel stuck and don't know what to do? Are you getting second interviews setup with families or just one interview and then left in the dark? We can help you discover what might be missing during your interview presentation! Have...
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