Although they often get lumped together, nannies and babysitters are far from the same. Yes, both are childcare workers, but there are many differences between the two.

Nannies Nannies are often certified professionals who are employed by one family. They work full or part-time and, in some cases, live with the family that employs them. If the family requires it, nannies will also fulfill more than just childcare tasks, like preparing meals, cleaning and grocery shopping. As with any professional job, nannies are paid either an hourly wage or a yearly salary. They pay taxes and must have all legal...

Shaping your child’s character is an important part of being a parent and luckily you don’t have to do it alone. By working with your nanny, you can build your child’s character to help them become a wonderful, caring and compassionate person. Here are five ways you can shape minds and instill values and humanity:

1. Good manners go far
Showing your child the importance of saying “please” and “thank you” can help build their character. Good manners also instill confidence in your child because they will feel good about themselves for being polite. You and your nanny should also promote sharing,...

If your nanny has quit – or you suspect they might – your first reaction might be to re-examine their pay. However, there are several reasons your nanny might decide it’s time to move on that aren’t directly related to their compensation. Changes in their own life, their perception of the work environment and their workload are all reasons your nanny could be quitting. Below are 5 common reasons your nanny has decided to quit.

1. Change in responsibilities
If the original agreement you established with your nanny isn’t aligning with their current responsibilities, your nanny might feel misled. Your...

A positive working relationship with your nanny is built on shared values and trust. Aside from experience in the field and chemistry with you and your children, a nanny should have a specific set of qualities in order to create a fun, safe and educational environment for your children.

The needs of every family is different, however there are some key fundamental traits a nanny should possess. Below are the top 5 qualities your nanny should have: Passion for Early Childhood Education Your nanny should have an obvious love for children. However, it’s also a bonus if they are passionate about...

Aging parents require you and your loved ones to provide additional assistance as time goes on. But it’s not always obvious that a parent needs help.

Many children and may be unaware of the growing needs of parents. In many cases, a medical issue arises before family members realize that they must provide additional help. Understanding why your elderly parent needs help and recognizing its signs ensure that they have everything they need to maintain their daily activities. Changing Health Needs It’s important that your parent is able to access the medications they need and take them as recommended by their doctors....