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On A Business Trip? Need To Bring The Kids? No Problem!
When having to travel out of town for business, especially last minute, and you have children in toe – things can get quite complex pretty

Quick Fact: What Is A Long-Term Nanny?
Long-term nannies can be either a full-time or part-time nanny. The main differentiation between long-term and short-term nannies are contract lengths. Long-term nannies typically work

Tips For Working With A Nanny
Getting started with a new nanny is an exciting time for your family. This is an important position that requires some research and structure to

Quick Tip: Where To Get CPR Certified In Seattle
Getting CPR certified is one of the general requirements that most Seattle nanny placement agencies require for their nanny candidates. These classes are available through

2021 Nanny Career Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, there are over 1.1 million nannies employed nationwide. There is a median job growth rate of

Quick Tip: Create The Perfect Job Description For Your Nanny Search
Your search for a nanny should start with an outline of exactly what you are looking for. And while this picture may rest in your

Finding The Best Nanny Jobs In Seattle
Whether an experienced career nanny or someone just starting out, finding the best nanny job in the Seattle area is of primary concern. Your options

Quick Tip: Questions For Nannies During COVID
Hiring a nanny during COVID adds a few more interview questions that are pertinent during this time. It is important that both you and your

Interview Questions To Ask Nannies
During the nanny hiring process, asking the right questions can help you best identify the potential nanny’s style and experience. Alongside, this process can also

Quick Tip: Schedule the Day – Working From Home & Home School
In today’s Quick Tip we will focus on a little sanity during the COVID quarantine/shutdown related lifestyle we all find ourselves in. A common situation

Working At Home With Kids
With the widespread adaption to both working from home and remote schooling, parents are finding themselves juggling workloads, deadlines, and schedules to make it all

“A ray of sunshine in our darkest of days” – Family Testimonial
It’s stories like this that make our jobs here at A Nanny for U so fulfilling. We get to work with amazing families everyday and

Why go through A Nanny for U During the COVID19 Crisis
Daycare/School closures Currently, schools and most daycares around the state are closed until the end of April. This change in our community has left a

How to stay productive and healthy while keeping a social distance!
How to stay productive and healthy while keeping a social distance! We are all going through some uncertain times and adjusting to living life a

Five Seattle Holiday Events for Kids
ZOO LIGHTS (Tacoma) – If you haven’t experienced the magic of the zoo at night, this year is your year! Head over to Point Defiance

Easing the kindergarten transition
Parents, are you prepared for the big transition? Your child’s big leap to Kindergarten that felt so exciting, yet now you’re wondering where the time

PNW Hikes For Children!
The Pacific Northwest is one of the best places to get outside and explore, especially with children! A clear, crisp Fall day is the perfect

Avoiding the unimaginable
Imagine this – You hire a nanny who seems like a good fit. She is available when you need her, which is awesome. Your kids

Hang on to summer with the perfect smoothie recipes!
Smoothies are the perfect way to keep your little’s entertained, energized, and healthy! Thankfully, we live in the Pacific North West and have some of

You are never “just” a nanny.
Dear Nannies, you are not “just” a nanny. Let’s face it, parenting is not easy. You are stepping into a hard role – managing a

ALL THE FEELS FOR THE SUNSHINE!
Let’s give a round of applause for Mr. Sun for coming back into our lives and giving us the true gift of outside fun! When