Double Duty Resource Shelf
Books
"The Nanny Connie Way"
- Connie Simpson
Practical routines, boundaries, and calm systems from a veteran newborn care specialist.
Find on Amazon"Work Won't Love You Back"
- Sarah Jaffe
Explores the myth of "doing what you love" and how emotional labor (especially in care work) is exploited under capitalism.
Find on Amazon"All Joy and No Fun"
- Jennifer Senior
Examines how modern parenting reshapes adults’ identities, marriages, and happiness, blending research with relatable stories to normalize parental guilt
Find on AmazonPodcasts
Nanny ABCs
Industry tips, interviews, and on-the-job strategies for professional caregivers.
Listen NowModern Manners for Moms & Dads
Boundaries, etiquette, and delicate convos with employers and co-parents.
Listen NowSupport Networks
International Nanny Association (INA)
Professional development, standards, and community for career nannies.
Visit INAReddit Caregiver Communities
Public support groups for job advice, emotional support, and activity ideas.
r/NannyTime-Saving Tools
Meal Planning Templates
Printable weekly planners to streamline grocery runs and batch-cooking.
Download TemplatesShared Family Calendars
Sync shifts, pickups, and appointments to reduce last-minute chaos.
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More Tools
Parent Perspective
Preparing for Two
Curated books, podcasts, expert organizations, and practical resources to help families prepare for the transition from one child to two.
Try the ToolJob Market
The Pay Split
What being paid on or off the books actually means in practice? A breakdown of what each arrangement really costs and gives, for both sides of the equation.
Try the ToolCaregiver Experience
Certifications Checklist
Before you spend money on a certification, understand what you're actually buying. Not all credentials are equal and in an unregulated market, the label rarely tells the whole story.
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