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Inviting a Stranger into Your Home

Parent Perspective

Inviting a Stranger into Your Home

Sometimes you’re not only bringing home a new baby, but also a night nurse or a live-in nanny. Creating a whole new kind of family dynamic, almost overnight.

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Why Some Nannies Work Off the Books (And Why Some Don’t)

Job Market

Why Some Nannies Work Off the Books (And Why Some Don’t)

On the books or off the books? You won’t see it on job boards or agency websites, but on Facebook, in local groups and comment threads, this is one of the most common dilemmas.

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The Invisible Caregiver: What Nannies Are Really Saying Online

Caregiver Experience

The Invisible Caregiver: What Nannies Are Really Saying Online

I analyzed over 1,000 Reddit posts from nannies to uncover what they’re really feeling, and it’s not just about pay.

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Politeness and Privilege

Parent Perspective

Politeness and Privilege

Good manners aren’t new, but their meaning and impact are changing. A look inside how etiquette, opportunity, and childhood intersect.

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What Benefits Can a Nanny Ask For?

Job Market

What Benefits Can a Nanny Ask For?

From stipends to paid holidays, here’s what nannies are negotiating today, a closer look at the benefits conversation no one finds easy to start.

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When the Nanny and the Mom Are Both Wondering If It’s Too Late

Caregiver Experience

When the Nanny and the Mom Are Both Wondering If It’s Too Late

A data-informed look at fertility, age, and the quiet overlap between mothers and the women they hire.

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The Nanny Date

Parent Perspective

The Nanny Date

Why hiring a nanny is more like building a relationship than buying a service. When chemistry, communication, and boundaries matter more than ticking boxes.

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Agencies, Apps, and Au Pairs: One Job Title, Many Realities

Job Market

Agencies, Apps, and Au Pairs: One Job Title, Many Realities

I expected job listings, what I found was a glimpse into the wildly different ways nannies work and get paid.

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The Science Behind Secure Attachments

Caregiver Experience

The Science Behind Secure Attachments

What studies show about the powerful bonds nannies form. Can these relationships be as foundational as those with parents?

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Buying Back Time: Is Paying for Childcare Really Worth It?

Parent Perspective

Buying Back Time: Is Paying for Childcare Really Worth It?

Would you work just to pay the nanny? For many parents, it feels like their entire paycheck disappears into childcare. But the hidden trade‑offs, health insurance, career momentum, and even sanity, tell a bigger story.

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Supernanny or Superhuman?

Job Market

Supernanny or Superhuman?

Is the modern nanny role expanding? What do families really expect? A data informed look at the expanding job scope of modern nannies.

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When Parents Undermine Your Expertise

Caregiver Experience

When Parents Undermine Your Expertise

How to advocate for yourself when your judgment isn’t trusted. Learn how small daily choices shape bigger challenges for kids, families, and caregivers alike.

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