Written for Nannies plus by Jasmine Alexander If you are overwhelmed by the untidy, tangled path your little ones leave in their wake, find peace of mind in what a mess may really mean. Children are in a constant state of wonder. They thrive on exploration and delight...

Written By Brooke Strickland for Nannies Plus Have you recently welcomed a new baby into your home? Once your maternity or paternity leave ends, you may feel a variety of emotions about heading back to work. Hiring a nanny that you trust can help ease some feelings of...

Written by Brooke Strickland for Nannies Plus If you have recently had a baby, adopted a child, or welcomed a foster child into your home, you understand the addition of a new child is a big adjustment for the whole family. This is an exciting time with a lot of...

Written by Brooke Strickland for Nannies Plus Summer fun has come to an end and, ready or not, school is back in session. Families all over San Francisco, Marin, the East Bay and Sonoma county are transitioning back into the school year routine. Having a nanny or...

Nannies and families, did you know that little ones learn through play? This is a concept that is commonly referred to in education and child development circles, and play-based childcare is in high demand--for good reason! Every time your child picks up a doll,...

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...

The Nannies Plus team loves Podcasts. You don’t need to be a parent to enjoy these- many are relevant for nannies and caregivers too! Here are a few of our favorite parenting related pods: Unruffled with Janet Lansbury Janet Lansbury, the Queen of Respectful...

As a toddler mom and former nanny, I love getting little ones involved in day to day kitchen activities! Though it may be messier and less “efficient” than doing it on my own, involving kids in cooking is fun and rewarding for everyone. Assigning my child a “job” in...

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...

One of the most important roles of a parent or nanny is that of teacher. In this blog, we’ll outline 5 ways to encourage independence in children, sure to root them in self confidence! These simple techniques can easily be incorporated into the daily routines of...