by Chelsea Saldivar | Jan 12, 2023 | Nannying in the Bay, Tips for Nannies and Family Assistants
Written by Brooke Strickland for Nannies Plus The beginning of a new year is a great time to turn over a new leaf and begin searching for the perfect nanny or family assistant position that matches your skills and experience–but sometimes, finding the right placement...
by Chelsea Saldivar | Aug 3, 2022 | Activities for Kids, Tips for Nannies and Family Assistants
Written by Vicki Macchiavello for Nannies Plus Children live in a world of make-believe, and as a nanny, family assistant, or parent, it is important to find doorways into their world. One of the quickest ways to do this is to personify a stuffed animal by naming it...
by Joy Colino | Nov 3, 2021 | Tips for Nannies and Family Assistants
The Mary Poppins bag is emblematic of everything it means to be a nanny. Filled with surprises and practical items, presumably containing many handy pockets, and charming as can be – it is the symbol of the nanny that generations have held onto! Even a modern...
by Joy Colino | Jul 20, 2021 | Tips for Nannies and Family Assistants
Nannies Plus is an agency dedicated to supporting nannies through growth in their careers. As a former nanny of 25 years, our founder, Joy Colino, has been committed to encouraging nannies to reach their full potential through professional development. She truly...
by Joy Colino | Mar 25, 2021 | Parenting, Tips for Nannies and Family Assistants
Make Art in Honor of Frida Kahlo Most of us are familiar with the iconic, radical Mexican painter and activist, Frida Kahlo. She spent her adolescence coping with mental health challenges and adjusting to a physical disability by creating vivid pieces of art. Her self...
by Chelsea Saldivar | Nov 6, 2020 | Nannies Plus Tips for Nannies and Parents, Parenting, Tips for Nannies and Family Assistants
Mindfulness is a powerful tool in shifting the brain’s focus from what feels like bleakness to the joy of the small things in our daily lives. As we rapidly approach the holiday season, it’s easy for parents and nannies to become exhausted and overwhelmed with the...
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