As Summer travel plans draw closer, we asked our Backup Care Director for some of her tips when it comes to comes to traveling with kids. Don’t hold yourself to a strict schedule when you have a young one in toe. It’s hard to have a strict schedule while traveling with kids. Especially when there […]
Read MoreThis month we’re featuring an amazing addition to our Temp Nanny team who has also worked as one of our permanently placed nannies in the past, the wonderful Jordan Huyser! Describe your background and education in the childcare realm and beyond. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, I made the stereotypical bold teenager statement and decided […]
Read MoreWe know what a big transition many of our clients face in returning to work from maternity/paternity so we asked our Director Kristin and Backup Care Director Serena for some of their tips for parents going back into the workforce! It’s okay to ask for help. I knew it was going to be a challenge […]
Read MoreOur Director (and mother of two) shares her Top 10 activity picks for getting out with the kiddos this upcoming month. April is my favorite time of year. Not just because it’s my birthday month (that gets less and less fun as I get older), but because spring is here and the possibility of the […]
Read MoreWe are thrilled to share our Nanny Spotlight honoree for March, the wonderful Leah Li! Leah has been a part of our Backup Care Team since 2015, we are so lucky to have her as one of our awesome nannies! Describe your background and education in the childcare realm and beyond. Prior to joining the […]
Read MoreFor the St. Patrick’s Day Dash & Leprechaun Lap, that is! Sunday, March 12th at Seattle Center The F5 St. Patrick’s Day Dash is a family event with something for everyone! There are young athletes racing to be the first across the Finish Line, and the middle-age, former jocks racing to be the first in […]
Read MoreCongratulations to this month’s amazing Nanny Spotlight honoree, Alena Obrochta! We have had the pleasure of placing Alena in three long-term positions now, and have continued to receive glowing feedback about her work. Describe your background and education in the childcare realm and beyond. I got my first nanny job when I was 15, […]
Read MoreUp Close & Personal: An Interview with A Nanny for U Placement Consultant & Recruiter, Abbie MacRae What was it that led you to join the team at A Nanny for U? While I was going to school at Central Washington University over in Ellensburg, I worked part-time in the drive through at Starbucks. […]
Read MoreCongratulations to our January Nanny Spotlight recipient, the amazing Sophie De Haan! Sophie has been one of our Seattle Seahawks nannies, and has been a part of our amazing Temp team since 2015! Get to Know Sophie: 1. Describe your background and education in the childcare realm and beyond. I started babysitting when I was 12 years […]
Read MoreIn honor of the new year, we wanted to share some new (and familiar!) faces with you as we introduce our team and celebrate the relaunch of our blog! Addressing the Negative This last year has meant a lot of changes and some growing pains for A Nanny for U. Being a stalwart advocate of open and […]
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