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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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Mom Guilt

Parent Perspective

Mom Guilt

You may ask: “Am I doing enough?” Whether with nanny’s help or home full-time, that internal voice still lingers, reminding you there’s no perfect way to parent.

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Can a Nanny Work Anywhere in the World?

Job Market

Can a Nanny Work Anywhere in the World?

Years of experience, glowing references, a family who loved you. Then you decide you want to move to another country. A look at whether nannying is truly a portable career or an empty title once you leave the states.

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Working Through the Holidays

Caregiver Experience

Working Through the Holidays

The tree is up, the family is together, and you're still at work. A nanny's honest look at holidays, holiday pay, and what it really feels like to spend the season in someone else's home.

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Why Nannies Leave and What Makes Them Stay

Parent Perspective

Why Nannies Leave and What Makes Them Stay

Not every nanny role becomes long-term. What makes nannies want to leave, what makes them stay, and how the day-to-day dynamic between families and caregivers shapes both.

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