The Effects of Contact Napping on Childcare Providers: What Parents Need to Know Contact napping, where babies sleep while being held by a caregiver, is a practice that can bring comfort to both the baby and the person holding them. For parents, it often feels like a natural way to bond with their child, and […]
Read MoreTips to Prevent the After-School Meltdown for Kids Ages 3-7 As any parent or nanny knows, the hours following school can sometimes be the hardest part of the day. For kids ages 3-7, this is especially true. After spending hours learning, playing, and following instructions, they often come home exhausted and overwhelmed. The result? An […]
Read MoreThe Lasting Impact of COVID-19 on the Childcare Industry: How Parents Can Help The COVID-19 pandemic has left its mark on nearly every industry, but few have been affected as profoundly as childcare. As the world adjusts to a new normal, parents, children, and nannies alike continue to grapple with the long-term effects of lockdowns, […]
Read MoreTips for a Successful Day with Your Bright Horizons Backup Care Nanny Using backup care through Bright Horizons can be a lifesaver when your regular child care plans fall through. Whether it’s an unexpected workday, a sick day, or a schedule change, backup care nannies step in to provide the support your family needs. To […]
Read MoreBack-to-School Tips for Preschoolers in Seattle: A Guide for Nannies and Parents As summer winds down, the excitement (and sometimes anxiety) of a new school year begins to set in—especially for our little preschoolers. Whether you’re a parent preparing your child for their first school experience or a nanny helping a family get ready, […]
Read MoreIs Backup-care Saving You Peace of Mind? Backup care is a great resource and we love that we have the ability to help families when they are in a pinch or when their nanny has time off. Day to day can be unpredictable, kids get sick and can’t go to daycare, nannies get sick or […]
Read MoreIt is a main requirement when caring for children to be CPR and First Aid certified. Sometimes you are doing this for the first time, and sometimes we need to renew and a refresher. It is important to be up-to-date and ready to go in case of an emergency. Below are some links to help […]
Read MoreYour caregivers invest lots of time and energy to pour love and care into our children. That being said it is
important to recognize the hard work and dedication that our nannies have.
