Many people fondly remember the episode of Friends in which Ross and Rachel hire a male nanny for their daughter, Emma, but Ross has a hard time accepting the gender of his child’s caregiver. That stereotype might still exist in some minds, but the childcare workforce has expanded to include a large percentage of highly qualified male nannies, or mannies. Many of these professionals are on the lookout for nannying jobs, and some have a hard time finding work specifically because of an outdated stereotype. As a parent searching for someone to work in your home with your child, it’s…
Why Having A Nanny Could Be Beneficial To Your Marriage
When you meet someone and fall in love, the relationship seems more important than anything. The bond is intense. Your emotions are heightened. You want to be together all the time. Then you have a baby, and you wonder if your marriage is beginning to unravel. No matter how hard you try, keeping things up is exhausting. You’re so busy taking care of this new human being that you feel like you don’t have time for anyone else, including your partner. Hiring a nanny could help you rekindle that spark that you used to have. You’re Touched Out When you’re…
9 Best Bay Area Companies For Working Moms
Naps, snacks, work from home and Childcare It’s tough being a working mom. Although you get the satisfaction of getting time to yourself and doing something productive that also works your brain, you don’t always get to spend as much time with your kids as you’d like. When do you fit in the grocery shopping? What about parent and teacher conferences? How do you manage taking care of your child when he or she is sick without tearing through your vacation days? Then, there’s the guilt. Sometimes, it can be hard for a mom to hire someone else to watch…
10 Reasons Why San Francisco Is An Awesome Place To Raise Your Kids
Rudyard Kipling said, “San Francisco has only one drawback: ‘ tis hard to leave.” San Francisco has a little of everything. The vistas from the top of every street are mesmerizing. The beaches are beautiful. Cultural festivities abound throughout the year. San Francisco is quirky enough to keep you entertained forever and wholesome enough to be an ideal place for raising children. Here are 10 other reasons why raising kids in San Francisco is awesome. 1. Kids in San Francisco eat sushi. You don’t have to suppress your cravings for raw fish for 18 years after you have your children….
We just moved to a farther place, do I need to give my nanny a raise or pay for her commute?
Continuity of care is extremely important for children, which means that retaining your nanny should be high on your list of priorities after a move. And here’s a helpful hint: the best way to hold onto your nanny if you are moving farther away is to incentivize her. The two primary incentives you should offer are a raise and a stipend that covers her commute expenses. At this point you may be protesting that you already pay your nanny too much or that you cannot afford to pay her more after shelling out for your own moving expenses. While your…