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.
Google CalendarNeed Personalized Recommendations?
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More Tools
Caregiver Experience
Burnout Toolkit
A toolkit that is designed to help you pause, reflect, and reset before burnout takes over.
Try the ToolParent Perspective
Interview Kit
An interactive kit with thoughtful questions that go beyond résumés and references to reveal a caregiver’s communication style and fit with your family, plus tips on what their answers can reveal. Built to help families feel prepared and confident in the first conversation with a nanny or baby nurse.
Try the ToolParent Perspective
Coping Toolkit
Parenting is never one-size-fits-all, but guilt often is. Let’s start rewriting that story. Learn these useful tips that help you tackle your guilt today.
Try the Tool