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Educational Resources

Victoria Marinelli

Financial Considerations: Budgeting for a Nanny

Hiring a nanny can be a game-changer for busy families, providing valuable support and care for children while parents manage their professional and personal responsibilities. However, the decision to bring a nanny comes with financial considerations that require careful planning. In this blog, we’ll explore essential guidance on how to budget for a nanny, making the financial aspect of hiring a nanny more manageable for your family.

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Nurturing the long-term nanny relationship, how to make your nanny stay with your family. Learn how to celebrate your nanny. Recognizing your nanny and her contribution to your family is important.
Victoria Marinelli

Celebrating Milestones: Nurturing a Long-Term Nanny Relationship

Building a lasting and strong nanny relationship goes beyond just the day-to-day care of your child. It involves creating a supportive and positive environment for both your child and the caregiver. One effective way to achieve this is by celebrating important milestones and events in your child’s life and recognizing your nanny and her contributions. In this blog, we’ll explore creative ideas to commemorate these significant moments, fostering a long-term and enriching connection, and how to celebrate your nanny.

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Ideas for April Fools' day. April fools day ideas for the nanny and your kids.
Lisa Bloom

How Nannies Can Help Kids Pull Off Hilarious April Fools’ Day Pranks

April Fools’ Day is here! For kids with a mischievous streak, it’s the perfect opportunity to pull off some harmless yet hilarious pranks on their unsuspecting parents. With a little creativity and the help of a trusted nanny, children can execute these pranks flawlessly. Here are six fun and creative kids ideas for April Fools’ Day that are sure to leave parents scratching their heads and laughing along with their kids.

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Cultural awareness with my nanny. When hiring a nanny from a different country or cultural background.
Victoria Marinelli

Cultivating Cultural Sensitivity in Nanny-Family Relationships

In today’s interconnected world, families often find themselves embracing cultural diversity within their homes, especially when it comes to hiring nannies from different cultural backgrounds. Nurturing a harmonious relationship between families and their nannies requires a commitment to cultural sensitivity and understanding. Hiring a nanny from a different country can be a great opportunity to introduce cultures to your children and promote cultural awareness with a nanny. In this blog, we’ll explore valuable tips on promoting cultural awareness to foster positive and enriching nanny-family relationships.

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How to make a nanny contract. The Family Nanny Work Agreement.
Lisa Bloom

Creating a Nanny Contract for a Seamless Partnership

Welcoming a nanny into your home is a significant decision that requires careful consideration and planning. To ensure a successful and harmonious relationship, it’s essential to establish clear expectations from the outset. One effective way to achieve this is by drafting a comprehensive nanny contract. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key components of a nanny contract and how Kensington Nanny provides contracts and assistance to facilitate the process.

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If you're asking yourself how to talk to your nanny, this article can help. It covers how to Building a strong nanny-family relationship.
Lisa Bloom

Building Bridges: Communication Strategies for a Strong Nanny-Family Relationship

In the intricate dance of family life, a nanny plays a crucial role in nurturing and supporting the well-being of children. However, for this partnership to flourish, open and effective communication between the family and the nanny is paramount. Establishing a strong connection built on trust and understanding is essential for the overall success of this relationship. You may ask, “how do I talk to my nanny about my expectations?” In this blog, we will explore various communication strategies that can contribute to a harmonious and collaborative environment.

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Balancing Work and Personal Life. Get more family time with a nanny. In this article, we cover work life balance with a nanny.
Victoria Marinelli

Balancing Work and Personal Life with a Nanny: Insights on Maintaining a Healthy Work-Life Balance

In today’s fast-paced world, finding the delicate equilibrium between career and personal life can be challenging, especially for parents. Juggling the demands of a successful career with the responsibilities of parenthood often leads to stress and burnout. One solution that many working parents turn to is hiring a nanny. You may ask, “how do I get more family time with a nanny?” In this blog, we’ll explore the insights on maintaining a healthy work-life balance with a nanny to care for your children.

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Should you hire a live-in nanny?
Lisa Bloom

The Pros & Cons of Hiring a Live-in Nanny

Having a live-in nanny is a childcare arrangement that comes with both advantages and disadvantages. Families often weigh the pros and cons before deciding if this arrangement suits their lifestyle and parenting needs. This blog post covers topics such as what to consider when hiring a live-in nanny and how much a live-in nanny costs. Additionally, we’ll delve into the various aspects of having a live-in nanny to help you make an informed decision.

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Nanny Interview Tips & Suggestions cover photo. Depicts two women during an interview.
Victoria Marinelli

Hiring Guide: Interview Tips & Suggestions

We’ve previously discussed Nanny Job Duties and Responsibilities. In this article, we will cover what to look for and evaluate in the nanny interview, nanny interview tips, and sample questions to ask during the interview.

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