Apr 22, 2009 -
Having a nanny used to be a luxury reserved for the rich and famous, but now hired help has become somewhat of a necessity for even the middle class, with lots of parents both working full time and day care facilities not able to meet their specific needs.
While nannies' duties vary depending on the families they work for, all job descriptions include caring for a child — be that feeding, dressing, entertaining or helping educate and discipline the charge. And, the relationship often blossoms into much more.
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Apr 19, 2009 -
While I think parenting is the toughest full time job, I believe nannying is a close runner-up. Nannies often do what moms and dads are too tired or busy to do. When a mom finds a good one, she may very well welcome him or her into the home as another family member.
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Apr 02, 2009 -
In just two short weeks, Uncle Sam will be knocking on your door for those precious pennies — it's tax time! Many parents face the financial dilemma of whether to pay the nanny tax. In an effort to stay legitimate, my husband and I are forking over a bit a dough to cover our caretaker's taxes.
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Jan 07, 2009 -
Moms wishing there were more hours in the day often look to a nanny for help, but finding a person suitable to care for your lil ones takes time.
Instead of trying to poach your friend's nanny who makes Mary Poppins look bad, turn to Nannies4Hire.com. Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, temporary, summer, live-in or live-out nannies there are a variety of experience levels available.
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Feb 29, 2008 -
Jennifer Wolff, a 24–year–old New Jersey nanny recently admitted to using anti-allergy sedatives to drug the juice of two boys, age three and one. The caretaker told the court she was tired and worried that she might not be able to handle the tots.
Seems a career change may have been the smarter decision.
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Feb 12, 2008 -
My mother–in–law, whom I adore, just visited us for a long weekend. She loves our babe and is always eager to spend every second with her.
As I work on Fridays, my babe usually spends the afternoon with her nanny.
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Feb 06, 2008 -
These days, it's not uncommon for new moms to hire an extra set of hands to help her out with the family's latest addition.
Whether it's a baby nurse, night nanny, or a sitter for a few hours during the day, it seems that the latest generation of mothers have figured out a way to lighten their new load.
While it may help relieve the much dreaded insomnia, some argue it takes away from the learning and bonding experience that takes place in the first days of parenthood.
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Feb 01, 2008 -
Jude Law did it, so did Ethan Hawke, but that doesn't mean falling for your kids' nanny is right. Of course you can't help who you love, but you can avoid bringing temptation into your home. If you're one of the lucky ones who can afford a nanny, sometimes her beauty can be overlooked — being a good caretaker for your children is much higher on the totempole after all.
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Dec 11, 2007 -
Mommy Dearest,
I've been nannying for a family with two children since January and am wondering if I should buy them Christmas presents. If so, should I buy gifts just for the children? Or for the entire family?
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Nov 26, 2007 -
To finish up our three part Tending to Baby Series, we're exploring the nanny share as another option. We've talked about the advantages and disadvantages of daycare and nanny care and doing a nanny share can combine the best of those worlds.
For those who don't know, a nanny share is when one family shares a nanny with another family.
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