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Category: Nanny
Welcome nannies and parents! The relationship between a caregiver and a child can be one of the most important relationships for a child and one that parents often have the most questions about. Here you’ll find articles, videos and events on how to find a nanny, fostering a positive relationship between caregivers and children, improving the communication between caregivers and parents (and vice versa!) and more!
Can I Sponsor My Nanny for a Green Card?
Introduction We understand that finding a reliable caregiver for your child is one of the most stressful – and important – parts of being a parent. Once you find your trusted caregiver, the thought of losing that person because she or he does not have legal status in the United States can be terrifying. As […]
The Child Care Hack Series: Employer Liability, Wages & Mary Poppins
Hi! I’m a former Manhattan nanny with 12 years’ experience, and I’m totally obsessed with the child care in a weird geeky way. My column is all about you the new parent, looking to go back to work after a long pregnancy and the birth of junior, or you, the mom who needs an extra pair of hands […]
Zika – What Parents Must Know: Teleclass Re-cap
Everyone’s preparing to leave for the holidays, including caregivers, who may be headed to regions where Zika has been reported. Last week, we held a highly informative and important teleclass for Zika tips from Dr. Dania Rumbak, Head Pediatrician for Baby Doctor – our generous sponsor. Dr. Rumbak helped participants understand what Zika is, how it […]
The Child Care Hack Series: What Do You Want From Mary Poppins?
Hi! I’m a former Manhattan nanny with 12 years’ experience, and I’m totally obsessed with the child care in a weird geeky way. My column is all about you the new parent, looking to go back to work after a long pregnancy and the birth of junior, or you, the mom who needs an extra […]
The Child Care Hack Series: Finding Mary Poppins
Hi. My name is Jacalyn S. Burke and I’m your nanny geek. I’m not a geek who happens to be a nanny – I’m a former nanny with 12 years’ experience working in Manhattan, and I’m totally obsessed with child care in a weird geeky way. My column is all about you – the new […]
Sharing is Not Always Mandatory
It is playground time and I’m not sure how to handle sharing. If my child rides her balance bike to the playground, should I let other kids play on it if they want? How about other toys that she brings? If you brought a book to the playground and someone saw it, said it looked […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Readers’ Responses to Grandparents’ Political Rants
My column, “Grandparents’ Political Rants Are Upsetting,” elicited responses from many readers. Impacts on Relationships A common theme expressed by several readers is the impact this presidential campaign is having on personal relationships. For example, one reader wrote: “Good advice — I think you might need to do some reruns of this [column] in the […]