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How to Handle Sick Days and Vacation Days for Nannies
While it’s true that having a nanny offers much more flexibility and convenience than most other childcare arrangements, there are still times when you might still need backup childcare. It’s easy enough to coordinate your vacation time with your nanny since that’s typically scheduled far enough in advance. But what about when she calls in […]
How Much to Pay Your Weekend Babysitter
If you’re raising a family in New York City, you already know that childcare can be a huge expense. But that’s just par for the course in one of the most expensive cities in the United States. And you really can’t put a price on the peace of mind you get from knowing your children […]
How to Go about Finding an Outstanding Brooklyn Nanny
Are you a family living in Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg or another Brooklyn community and looking to hire a nanny?We make it easy for you to find nannies in Brooklyn.
5 Adaptations Parents with Disabilities Can Make for Better Child Care
Being a parent with a disability can make raising your littles ones much harder. Here are some great tips on how to talk to your kids about your disability and make your life a little bit easier!
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 […]