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 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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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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Nanny Vs. Babysitter Do you know what the difference is between a nanny and a babysitter? Do you think there is a difference? Do you think it really matters? At Georgia’s Dream Nannies we work with professional nannies and help them find to families and connect them together. Let me just answer these questions. Yes and yes. The Merriam-Webster definition of nanny is...
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Setting the Expectations - Nannies Here at the office we are taking time to work through a leadership book and learning about setting expectations. The book is based on what the author has learned about the leadership and management. It is very thought-provoking and personally is challenging me to examine where I could be doing a better job. One of the key...
Read MoreTop 5 Tips for New Nannies Would you like to learn more about our top 5 tips for new nannies? Whether you are fresh out of college and anxiously anticipating your first nanny job or if you have been approached by a family to nanny their children – here are the top 5 tips FAMILIES would like for you to know moving...
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Happy Nanny – Happy Family You met a great nanny, you hired her, you love her and you want to make sure you don’t lose her. OR you met a great nanny, you hired her but you have gotten comfortable and suddenly you start to feel nervous that she is getting restless OR you met a good nanny, you hired her but...
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The Shadow of Guilt We all face it- that dark cloud of guilt that shadows our daily lives. A nanny feels guilt that she spends more time with her charges than with her own family and children. Mom feels guilt that someone else is raising her child. Dad feels guilt that he has to spend time away from his family. The single...
Read MoreHow to Create A Professional Nanny Resume I look at dozens of resumes (or lack of) each day. I have read some great resumes that made me want to know more about that particular candidate, and I’ve read through some resumes that were very forgettable. When it comes to building a good resume as a household staff member there are some helpful...
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