Are you still reeling from the shock and busy pace of having to suddenly school your kids at home this past school year due to COVID19? With school closures happening so suddenly, it was a real struggle for many working parents to adjust to not only working from home but also having to school your child at the same exact time. To be honest, as much as we would rather it not happen, the possibility of that same scenario playing out in the coming school year is a very real possibility.

We are in a time of uncertainty in our upcoming school year. Right now, while we are a month or so out from the start of the school year, is the time to begin preparing for the possibility of school closures. You need to right now be thinking about what options your family has for education, and to begin putting them into place. We are here to share with you the options for back to school this year which includes information all about private educators.

There are many education options available to families. From letting your child attend the public or private schools, and going with whatever flow happens during the year, to hybrid homeschooling and straight-up homeschooling. The choice is yours as the parent.

But if you are a working parent, the option of homeschooling, although appealing in current times, may not seem a possible option for you. But it can be, if you really desire it.

More and more parents are realizing that you can hire a licensed teacher, to come into their home and teach their children. Sometimes this teacher is also a nanny and will care for the other non-academic needs of your children as well.

Perhaps you are a work from home parent and you really want the confidence of knowing that your child is safe at home and that their education will not be abruptly interrupted. But since you are working, you know it would be a real challenge for you yourself to give them the time needed for their education, and to maintain your current job. For this type of situation, you might want to consider hiring a teacher to come into your home for a few hours a day and have them teach the subjects they would otherwise be learning at school.

Or maybe you are a parent that works outside the home and you still want to know that your child’s education will not suddenly be interrupted by closures. But you know there is no way you are able to stay home to teach them. Then you may want to consider hiring a nanny, who is also able to teach and administer daily school work, with the bonus of taking care or the other needs of your children in the safety of your home.

But what are some of the other benefits of hiring a teacher to homeschool your child, besides not having your child’s schedule is suddenly interrupted and knowing your children are safe at home? Here are the many benefits of homeschooling:

Your Child Will Be Able to Learn at Their Own Pace

Mainstream classrooms place emphasis on the group as a whole. Teaching your child at home, essentially puts your child in charge of the learning pace. If they understand a concept, they can quickly move on. But if they are struggling, you can focus more on that skill.

Freedom Over Your Schedule

You and the teacher you hire can set the school hours. You can choose when and where they complete their lessons. Whether that be in the morning, afternoon, or even evening. What works best for you, is what you do.

Learning Outside the Box Through Play 

You will have the ability to be allow your teacher to be spontaneous in their teaching. Perhaps your child takes a sudden interest in a topic. You can let the teacher use the time with your child to help that child learn more about that interest in unconventional ways. Whether that is researching, taking a trip, or planning an activity around that subject. The world can be their classroom.

Just know that you the parent have options during these times. And now is the time to start thinking and preparing for what might come.

We know that you are doing your best, no matter what choice you make regarding your child’s education. We hope this helps open your eyes to the possibility of private educators to help in your home with schooling this year and helps provide options for back to school this year. If we can help you in finding the perfect private educator or nanny for your home, you can find out more about our placement services here. We are here to help you along this unknown time of school and find the best fit.

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COVID-19 and the guidelines that are being implemented to prevent further spread are interrupting all aspects of our lives and our children’s education routines. This has been one of the biggest changes we have had to adapt to. Instead of sending our children off to be taught, we as parents and caregivers have been thrust into the world of homeschooling. For Arizona, that will be the case for the rest of the school year.

As you know classes are being converted to distance learning, with the teachers teaching behind a screen. Leaving us the caregivers, to be the ones to make sure classes are accomplished, and that education is not swept to the sidelines.

We cannot encourage you enough to continue to keep up with your child’s schoolwork. It will make sure they are not only learning and growing as they should, but it will also recreate a sense of normalcy and routine. And our children desperately need that right now. 

Their lives have been turned upside down too, they are feeling so many emotions from all the upheaval and loss of routine. Reassure them that they are loved and safe, and help keep their little minds busy and learning.

While we know that you will be spending a lot of your school time completing assignments given by teachers, we encourage you to make this a fun experience for your child. This is a once in a lifetime occurrence, (hopefully) so, make the best of it! Change things up, get creative and have some fun!

This is the perfect time to branch out in your child’s education. A time to let their own talents and interest bloom, a time to show them that learning can extend beyond the four walls of the classroom. And branch out into the entire world. (virtually of course…)

There are so many free resources out there to easily accompany and reinforce your child’s assignments and interests. And we have compiled our top 10 resources to help you get started!

Top 10 �����鶹schooling Resources During COVID-19

Easy Peasy is a free online homeschool curriculum for grades K-12. The only materials you will need to buy are pencils, paper, and other basic supplies! 

The Good and The Beautiful offers their Language Arts curriculum for free on levels 1-5. The program covers all subject areas in Language Arts and they also include topics such as such as Art Appreciation, and Geography! 

This website and will bring the hands-on learning back to your child. Providing you with a wide variety of different topics and printable activities to do based on those topics. So if your child likes bugs or animals, they have activities based on that. 

An interactive website for children that are into animals, reptiles, and anything science. They have great thematic activities based around those items that will keep your child engaged for long periods of time.

This website is amazing for children that are heavily into animals, reptiles, and anything science. With thematic activities based around those items, this site will keep your child learning for long periods of time.

Story Online is a website that reads aloud books targeted at children. A variety of different celebrities choose a popular children’s story and move through the pages with readings that keep the children engaged and interacting with the material. Their selection is immense, with a diverse selection. Every month they have special selections that are added, which keeps the rotation fresh. A helpful way to incorporate storytime on a more independent basis if you might not have the time due to you working yourself.

This website is filled with gross motor activities. It’s important during times like this, to keep your kids moving as much as possible. As amazing as online and distant learning is, the sitting down can be tiring and monotonous for all involved. This website will help your child get up and get moving. Think of it as an aerobics video for your children.

A website with over 3,000 activities for kids from science museums from all over the United States. You are able to search by topics, and by age.  

An Interactive website sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Every lesson and activity on this site are aligned to the science/math standard of that state. Its also lines up with common core.

A Youtube channel with a variety of videos, but focuses on geography and history. Includes basics such as landforms, season, rocks, soils, and more.

Live Zoo and Aquarium Cameras

Most zoos and aquariums across the world offer live views of certain animals! Let your child watch and learn about different animals from the safety of the home! Just type into your search engine “zoo” or “aquarium” cameras to choose which zoo you want to visit today.

We know this is a challenging time for each of us. But together, we will get through this and I hope these top 10 homeschooling resources will be a help!

Let us know how we can help you today with any nanny services, private educators, tutors or even a virtual nanny! We can help with anything else in the home as well. We can customize a placement for anything you may need help with! Organizing, meal prep, cleaning, sleep training and more! Check out our Families Section for more information, or email us today! info@allaboutnanniesaz.com | 602-266-9116

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What is a household manager?

�����鶹 managers make sure the day to day operating of your home runs smoothly by planning, coordinating, or helping meet what ever your families needs are. They can be great assets to very large families or even smaller ones. If it’s a larger household with different staff, they would oversee all the staff and whatever other needs the family has; in essence a household manager would have once been called a butler. 

What do they do?

One of their responsibilities is to oversee general operations and staff if the family has any. Some expectations a family may have would be:

• Making appointments 
• Taking care of the household bills 
• Running errands 
• Supervising staff like private cooks, housekeepers, or nannies 
• Shopping 
• Scheduling and overseeing home repairs or maintenance 
• Keeping up with the home calendar and schedules 
• Family Meal Prep
• Booking Travel and Arrangements
• Party and Event Planning
• House Sitting and Pet Care

If it is a smaller household the home manager may also be required to take on the duties of cook, housekeeper, etc.

Why you may need a household manager?

Today we live in a fast-paced lifestyle and sometimes the demands of this world can take a lot of our precious time. Having a household manager keeping everything in your home running smoothly so you can get some of that time back and invest it in things more important like your family. They can take the stress out of all your planned events and monthly home needs so you can just enjoy your free time. 

How much does a home manager cost?

The salary range for a home manager can be very broad. Busy families that live in the suburbs will have a different offer than what a high profile family would require. It could range from $20 an hour to a yearly salary of $50,000 to $100,000 or more! In Phoenix and Scottsdale, most house manager salaries fall in the $25 an hour range. Some people pay for just a part-time home manager and others may want full time or even live on-site estate managers. 

As you can tell, a household manager can be anything the employer needs them to be. They can go from managing larger estates and families with the other staff that goes along with that. Or to just being a part-time manager that helps a smaller family stay organized and get back a little more time to enjoy their children whether that’s an after school ball game or dance recital. They can even help to make sure all the monthly bills are paid and finances are budgeted. I think we all wish we had a little help in taking care of some of these tasks that goes along with a home running smoothly, don’t you?

Let us help you find the perfect household manager to help take the stresses of your everyday household away. You can find out more here.

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Kids of all ages love a party spent doing themed activities, eating special treats, and even letting their creative side come out with some arts and crafts.

So, to help inspire you to plan out your own party for the little people in your life, I am sharing the best 3 Valentine-themed activities, crafts, and treats.

Even if you are not in the mood for an actual party, you could easily incorporate a couple of these ideas into your schedule to have some fun with your little ones.

The Best Valentine’s Day Kid Activities​, Crafts, and Treats

Valentine’s Day Activities

Get the kids off the devices and up moving or making some things to get their brain going. I love these three lovely activities that are so fun for Valentine’s Day!

 to get them up, moving, and shaking out those wiggles.

 to put their mind to creating.

. Because what kid doesn’t love slime?

Valentine’s Day Crafts

Some creative and fun Valentine’s Day crafts for the children. I love these 3 and they would be fun to make for this special day ahead.

, to always remember how tiny they started out.

. Perfect for older children that will be exchanging Valentines in school.

. Can be used to make a garland, or passed out to friends and family.

Valentine’s Day Food

Top 3 Valentine’s Day food options. Even have a healthier one in case you do not want your kiddos to have all the added sugar!

. The kids can easily help prepare this treat.

. Because what is Valentine’s day without a teddy bear and chocolate?

. A healthy, and FUN love day treat.

And that’s it! Happy party planning!!! And a Happy Valentines Day to you and yours!

Remember if you ever need to talk to us about having a nanny or household manager for your busy home, contact us here at �����鶹.

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Give yourself the same care and attention that you give to others and watch yourself bloom.

Did you give too much this holiday season? And I am not talking about actual gifts. But did you give too much of yourself?

It happens. 

The holidays keep us on our toes, and we are so busy doing all the things, for all the people, except ourselves. But now it’s back to our regularly scheduled programing and we are left feeling a bit blah.

But the New Year is the perfect time to get back on track, and to start a new routine. A self-care routine, that will put life back into your days. It’s okay to take care of yourself. This can be done in many different ways.

Today I am going to share 20 Self-Care Ideas for 2020 to help you take better care of yourself, that anyone can incorporate into their daily routine. 

1. Go for a walk
2. Meditate
3. Connect with friends
4. Practice deep breathing
5. Call a friend or family member
6. Journal
7. Cook your favorite food
8. Sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea
9. Take a social media break
10. Take a nap
11. Go to a park and people watch
12. Create a positive mantra for yourself
13. Drink lots of water- water has so many benefits. I even found an interesting article that explains
14. Plan your upcoming week in a planner- grab a new planner for the new year and get busy organizing your life in your planner which will make you less stressed and more productive. I love this planner found .
15. Get creative; draw, paint, etc.
16. Challenge yourself to try something new
17. Do one thing you have been procrastinating
18. Declutter a closet or drawer
19. Write down one or a few short term and long term goals
20. Break your big goals into little ones. Tackle one at a time

I believe that self-care, begins in our mind. So let’s start this new year out with a positive attitude, and carve out time to care for our needs.

Also, if you are an Arizona mama that needs some time for your self and could benefit from a nanny whether that is part-time or full-time, check out our Families Section to learn more! We’d love to help you get some time to take care of yourself while a highly-qualified nanny helps you with the children!

I can’t wait to hear which of the 20 Self-Care Ideas for 2020 to help you take better care of yourself you will start implementing! Share with me below in the comments.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s time to blare the Christmas music, deck the halls, drink all the hot chocolate, and bake all the sweets. Wondering how you can get the kids in the kitchen during the holidays to bake all the sweets with you? Here are a few pointers to help make some memories with the kids this holiday season with some easy and kid-friendly recipes.��

Are you still not convinced on inviting the kids in the kitchen with you on this adventure? We all know what kids in the kitchen can bring…..yes, it’s messy and maybe a bit chaotic. It can take you about three times as long to bake one batch of cookies; but knowing that the children will have a blast and the memory of spending time making a treat in the kitchen with their favorite person makes every “sweet Jesus what have I done?!” moment worth it.

So, before I share with you my top three kid-friendly holiday treats, I want to offer this one piece of advice for any nannies or families out there. I was given this advice when dealing with kiddos in the kitchen. You the adult, do all the baking and the child will do all the decorating. Believe me, it brings a lot more peace on earth.

Rudolph Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Peanut Butter 
• 1/2 cup Butter 
• 1/2 cup Sugar 
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar 
• 1 tsp Vanilla 
• 1 Egg 
• 1 1/3 cup Flour 
• 1 tsp Baking Soda 
• 1/2 tsp Salt 
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Instructions:

1. Break pretzels into pieces to use as antlers.
2. Preheat oven to 350.
3. Cream together peanut butter, butter, sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
4. Add egg and vanilla and beat until smooth.
5. Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl.
6. Slowly add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, beating until incorporated.
7. Roll into 1/2-3/4″ balls and place on cookie sheet several inches apart.
8. Sprinkle with sugar and gently make an indentation slightly off the center of each cookie.
9. Bake 12-14 minutes.
10. Place an M&M in the indentation of each cookie.
11. Insert 2 mini chocolate chips (pointy side down) above the M&M to be the eyes.
12. Insert 2 pretzel pieces to be the antlers.
13. If the antlers won’t stick, place some chocolate chips in a sandwich bag and microwave 30 seconds and knead until soft. Clip the very tip of the corner and pipe onto cookie to act as glue.

Ingredients:

• Pretzel rods
• Brown candy coating, milk chocolate morsels, or chocolate almond bark
• White candy coating, white chocolate morsels, or vanilla almond bark
• Green candy coating
• Red candy coating
• Assorted sprinkles:
• Confetti Holly Mix
• Wilton Holiday Nonpareils
• Wilton Christmas Snowflake Sprinkles
• Crushed peppermint

Directions:

1. Melt the candy coating according to package directions giving special care not to overheat the candy. If the candy coating is overheated, it will be too thick. You can add 2 teaspoons of vegetable shortening to help thin the candy but do not add any other type of liquid as the candy will seize and harden.
2. Pour candy coating over two-thirds of the pretzel rod and shake gently to remove excess. If applying sprinkles, do so immediately rotating the pretzel rods to coat all sides. Larger sprinkles work best if placed individually.
3. Place pretzel rod on waxed paper or cooling rack. (Cook’s notes: Waxed paper makes for easier release.)
4. If drizzling with additional colored candy melts, allow initial candy coating to set completely. Then, use a spoon or fork to drizzle candy coating over the pretzel rods. Before the pretzel sets, gently pick it up and move to clean wax paper.
5. Let pretzel rods dry completely before packaging or serving.
6. Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Placing in the refrigerator may cause the pretzel to soften.

Ingredients:

• 125g butter, melted
• 1/3 cup caster sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 2 ½ cups plain flour
• 1 tsp of baking powder
• 1 cup Icing sugar (for decorating)
• Marshmallows, mini m&m’s & icing pens (for decorating)

Directions:

• In a large bowl, add melted butter, sugar, eggs & vanilla & whisk until combined
  1. Stir in flour & baking powder until a soft dough forms. Tip out onto a bench and use your hands to bring it all together. If you are impatient, you can use the dough immediately or alternatively, you can wrap dough in plastic wrap & freeze for 30 mins. This will make the dough firm and a little easier to work with.
  2. Preheat oven to 200^oC Line 2 oven trays with baking paper.
  3. Roll out dough onto a floured surface approx ½ cm thick. You want the biscuits to be fairly large since you want to give the illusion of a melted snowman on top. Cut circles using the rim of a glass (approx 9cm diameter). Don’t worry if your biscuits are not exactly perfect as you are going to cover the top of them anyway.
  4. Place on baking trays & bake in preheated oven for 6 – 8 mins or until golden. Remove from oven & allow to cool completely.
  5. Using the icing pen, draw little faces on the marshmallows. I used black pen for the eyes and mouth and pink pen for the noses. You can use one pen for both if you like. For the nose, I slowly squeezed the icing out as I pulled the pen away from the marshmallow to give a 3D effect.
  6. Mix 1 cup icing sugar with 3 tsp water. Stir until smooth. The consistency should be runny but thick enough to spread on the biscuit.   Spread on the biscuit to give a melted effect.
  7. Place the marshmallow face into the icing. Add 3 buttons to each snowman. I used mini m&m’s but you can use whatever you have in the pantry. Set aside for the icing to set.
  8. Once hard, I then used the black icing pen to draw on the arms. I skipped the snowman scarf as it was an extra step that I didn’t think was necessary and they look great just the way they were. Feel free to add a scarf to your snowmen if you like.

Happy Holiday baking everyone! I hope you enjoy these 3 fun and easy recipes for your nanny kids or your own children this holiday season. Keep in mind that we are here for you if you need help finding the perfect nanny too. To check out more, please click here.

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Christmas is now just a few weeks away and you still may have some last minute gifts to get! Are you struggling with what to get for that special person in your life that watches your most prized possessions every day? I have put together five different great gift ideas for your nanny to help take the stress out of it so you can get back to enjoying the Christmas season and still show your nanny how much you appreciate all that they do to help your family.

5 Great Christmas Gifts Your Nanny 

•A �����鶹 Spa Gift Set

Who doesn’t love a beautiful set of spa gifts so you can have a relaxing moment at home and have some self-care time? Bath and Body Works are sure to have something anyone would love! To specialize it just for your nanny pick a combination of items you know she loves or will love. Put it all in a basket with a cute Christmas bow or even dress up a clear bag! 

Not the crafty type? No problem! Take advantage of the already gift boxed options provided by Bath and Body Works! You can shop .

•Gift Cards

You can never go wrong with a gift card that can be used anywhere or if you know where your nanny’s favorite places to shop and grab a cup of coffee are, even better! No matter what your nanny will surely love having some spending funds for themselves during this season or throughout the year!

•Personalized Water Bottle/ Coffee Mugs

Who does not love a cute water bottle to carry around, or if a coffee drinker, a cute mug to fuel and hydrate after chasing around and keeping up with little ones all day? There are so many cute options out there and some that you can even personalize if you want. I provided a few options for you to some small business shops to get you started! You will not want to leave an option like this until the last minute though to guarantee your gift will get to you one time.

This amazing water bottle is from Etsy shop: GroovyGiftables and can be found .

This adorable nanny glitter travel mug is a great gift and it’s from Etsy shop: TheModArrow and can be found .

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Getting your nanny a special piece of jewelry to show them how much you appreciate them is sure to be a hit for Christmas! There are so many options to choose from; from a simple yet beautiful pearl necklace or you can even personalize a necklace with the children’s name on it. Your nanny will surely love it and wear it for a long time! 

This beautiful “Best Nanny” necklace can be found at: Grace of Pearl Jewelry Gifts .

How about personalized name plate bar necklaces with the kids’ names or the nanny’s name? Purchase here off of .

•Tote bag

Between diapers, wipes, a change of clothes, snacks, etc. that your nanny needs to carry around for your children while out and about, getting a special bag to carry everything in is sure to be a great gift especially if it’s not your typical mom diaper bag! Get a cute canvas tote or something a little more fashionable by shopping at CafePress.

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I hope you enjoy these five gift ideas to show your nanny how much they mean to your family this Christmas! Nannies love your children and become part of your family and will appreciate feeling loved in return. Another great option for a gift for your nanny is to consider a yearly raise, holiday bonus or a bonus day off to spend with their family.

Also, if you are looking for a special nanny to add to your family then please check out our family section here or feel free reach out to us here.

Hope everyone has a stress free and joyful Merry Christmas!

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Ever wondered what it’s like to be a nanny for the day? We can’t wait to share the day in the life of a professional nanny. Their routine is impressive and they still make time for the most special moments and teaching times with the children. Most nannies work daytime hours but there are also those that are live-in nannies, night nannies, or newborn care specialists that will work through the night or even in 24 hour shifts! We will be discussing day nannies that come to the family’s home during agreed-upon daytime hours.

A day in the life of a nanny involves many tasks and can be so much fun! I got a chance to interview a nanny and she gave me the scoop of her daily routine with the children she cares for: ages 3 and 7. Her schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30 am-4:30 pm. The mother of the family works from home in her home office but also travels a lot. The father works locally but is gone throughout the day while the nanny is there to assist.

Morning Routine

When I arrive at the family’s home at 7:30 am I immediately start the morning by getting the young boy (7 years old) ready for school. I get him up, have his clothes laid out (I do that a week in advance and have them all laid out on his chest of drawers), and get him downstairs ready to eat breakfast. I let the girl (3 years old) wake up on her own but if she’s not up by the time to leave for school, I’ll grab her out of bed and move along. I also pack the boy’s lunch and have his bookbag ready to go. We leave the house altogether in the family’s SUV (the family provides me with a vehicle to use) and drop him off at school. I then return back to the family’s home to fix the toddler’s (3-year-old girl) breakfast and start a few morning chores.

The morning chores consist of making up beds, cleaning up kids’ rooms, tidying up the playroom, unloading and loading the dishwasher, and putting in a load of the kids’ clothes in the wash.

Then we play! How fun, right? We love doing arts and crafts and will usually make something with play-doh, moon sand, or do some type of coloring or painting. Often times we will bake too! The little girl loves to make homemade brownies and cookies, which is so much fun to do. After a couple of hours of playtime, arts and crafts or baking, I finish up the laundry and start prepping for lunch.

Mid-Day Routine

After cleaning up lunch, the little girl will watch TV in the playroom for a few minutes while enjoying some milk. I then put her in her bed for a nap. During nap time, I finish up laundry and any other housework that needs to be done whether that’s laying out things for the next day or some cleaning. This is a time where I also have some free-time and can sit back and relax for a few short minutes.

Afternoon Routine

Naptime is over! The little girl is refreshed and ready to go! Now it’s time for me to grab a snack, hop in the car, and go pick up the little boy from school. After pickup around 3 pm, I usually take them to the local playground/park for them to play for about 30 minutes or we’ll go home and play ball outside. I like for them to be able to burn off a little energy and it’s a fun time I have with them! We will then return back to the house where I help the young boy with his homework and play with them some more. The mother is finished with work by 4:30 pm and relieves me so I can go home. I’ve now finished my workday and will return to my home. This is a typically day my life as a professional nanny.

The Nanny’s Perspective

I honestly love what I do. My daily routine as a nanny is apart of my everyday life now. I get to be apart of a family and help them with their two blessings. The children are very receptive of me and love when I’m there. I’ve even heard the parents say they miss me on the weekends. I love working for this family too as they allow me to take the kids to fun places and they will provide the funds to do so. We have a lot of fun going to fairs, playgrounds, indoor play arenas, movies, mall, and library. This job is rewarding and pays well too! I also love the hours as I still get the weekends off to see family and friends and have some time to relax and get ready for the next busy week!

Let Us Help You!

As you can see the daily schedule of a professional nanny looks busier than most imagine! Yet they are nurturing, caring, and lots of fun. If you are wanting to have more intentional time with your kids, need help with their care and household items, then give us a call at �����鶹 so we can help you find the perfect nanny for your family. To see more information check out our Family Section.

Also, if you are a nanny looking for that perfect family with perks like discussed, take a look at our Nannies Section and fill out an application today.

We take pride in providing the very best nannies to our families and vice versa. We are firm believers in a positive community and support system for each nanny and family we work with at �����鶹.

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1. Find another family wanting to share a nanny with you. Listen out & ask around if you hear of any other family that is interested in a nanny. Find another family that you feel would be a good match with and share a nanny with.�� Children who are the same age or similar ages will make this easier.�� Location is also important, you need to be within a reasonable distance of one another so the commute for the nanny doesn’t change too drastically.
2. Figure out a budget. Decide on an hourly rate that you can afford to pay the nanny together. Make sure you are both on the same page. For nanny share pay, you would want to take the average amount a nanny is being paid in your area and then each family pays 2/3 of that pay. Ex. the average nanny salary is $20/hr- each family pays $13.33 which then equals $26 per hour for the nanny.
3. Figure out the schedule. Consider if the nanny will be at one family’s house 100% of the time or more like 50% of the time. Come up with a schedule that best suits both families and also makes sense for the nanny
4. Interview and hire candidates. This is a great time to turn over all of this to �����鶹 as we can help you with finding the perfect candidates and take care of the screening and background check. A nanny agency can definitely help prepare you to interview the candidates as well as all of the other important things such as background checks and all of the extra paperwork to set you up for a successful placement!
5. Offer the nanny contracts and get a start date scheduled! Here at all about nannies, each family involved in the nanny share will receive a contract and be charged a placement fee. The nanny will be in contract with each individual family too.�� It is a placement with each family.�� Each family will have a contract with the nanny with additional documentation for the nanny share.

1. Kids get to have play buddies every day. They are able to socialize with other kids and work on socialization skills all while being in their own home with a nanny share.
2. Save money! You are not paying for the nanny alone. You split it with another family!
3. You get a higher caliber nanny for your family at a lower rate!
4. The children are still being closely supervised and receiving one-on-one attention even if there are more than 1 child.
5. Meet some incredible friends. If you are in a nanny share with another family, you will get to know one another much better and create special bonds between yourself and the children.

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Do you desire to make a difference in a child’s life? To partner with someone in providing basic needs, discipline, nurturing and structure in their daily life? And to get paid to do just that? Then consider becoming a nanny.

Becoming a nanny is to forever change your life. You partner with a family, to help raise their child. And you do so in the closeness and familiarity of home, to provide comfort and love to the child.

So, what are some of the benefits of becoming a nanny?

-It’s FUN! – Being a nanny can be just plain fun. Part of what you are getting paid to do is play. Whether you are running with the child outdoors, or building block towers, it can be great fun to join in on the active imagination’s children have.

-Getting to help a tiny human grow- In partnering with parents, you not only provide for the child’s basic day to day physical needs, you have the opportunity to teach them. Whether that is social skills, or their ABC’s. You get the opportunity to set the stage for their future life. 

-You are able to see your work in action- As a nanny, you have the opportunity to witness the fruit of your labor in the most unexpected moments. Like when they share a toy, or a piece of food with peers. You are keenly aware of the impact you have on their life.

-You grow with them- Being a nanny is not only about teaching the child and watching them grow. It’s about growing yourself. You learn how to communicate on all levels. With parents as your boss/employee relationship. And in verbal and non-verbal methods in day to day interactions with the child. And you learn patience, just through the nature of repetitively having to teach a child. 

– You become part of a family- And what a beautiful feeling that is. You become an integral part of that family’s life. And even after the children grow, and need you less and less, you are remembered as vital part in that chapter of their life.

Being a nanny is a great work with lots of amazing rewards. And a job that you can look forward to going to every day. And who doesn’t want that?

If you are wanting to find out more, click here to go to our Nanny Section of our site. You can view the current openings for nannies, the steps of becoming a nanny with �����鶹, and what other nannies say about the agency.

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