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 find them great nannies who are more than just a nanny. They're apart of your family. We love being able to help in all situations families are facing. We're so fortunate to have met and helped this sweet family. Read more below to see how their journey in hiring a nanny has been! When our 13 month old daughter, Imogen, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) … [Read more...]
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 Zoo in Tacoma to experience the zoo at night. This event will be running now until January 5th. You can also find discounted tickets at your local Fred Meyers! More information at pdza.org/zoolights. REINDEER FESTIVAL (Issaquah) - Haven’t gotten the chance to visit Santa this year with your kids? Well now you can visit Santa AND his reindeer's at the … [Read more...]
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 went? Some of us are ready—more than ready—for our kids to leave. Others want to hold them forever and not let them go (be right back while I go hide my box of tissues!) This bittersweet transition for parents pales in comparison to what our littles are going through. Don't be surprised if they are tired, emotional, and more lovey (clingy) than … [Read more...]
New Year, New Team, New Leader!
In 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 honest communication, we feel it our duty to share with you what this past year has meant for A Nanny for U. In 2016, our incredible owner Rebecca Dyk experienced some tumultuous life changes that … [Read more...]