| We’re excited to feature a guest post from Christine Wisdom of Olive You Nanny Milwaukee. Christine shares practical, heartfelt guidance on a topic every family can benefit from: how to build a strong, lasting relationship with your nanny. From communication and appreciation to handling conflict with care, Christine offers clear, actionable tips that help foster trust, connection, and true partnership in the home. Be sure to explore more of Christine’s insights over at her blog: here |
Childcare in Seattle is expensive. Families face high nanny rates, limited daycare availability, and long waitlists. Many parents feel forced to choose between financial pressure and career flexibility. A nanny share is one of the most practical solutions
Children are a blessing for everyone. However, childcare can be difficult, especially if you are not a stay-at-home mom or dad. One of the reasons to consider in-home childcare is for your child’s comfort and safety. Comfort and
Raising a child can be one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences of a person’s life. As a parent, you want to give your child the best possible care and support. Even so, balancing the demands of
If you’re a busy physician family, finding the right nanny can feel impossible — endless late‑night profile browsing, interviews, vetting… and still no one you trust. Childcare should give you peace of mind, not become another full-time job.
Guest blog introduction by Kiersten Moen: Last April, I started out my day with a routine doctor’s visit and ended it by being admitted to the hospital in week 32 of my pregnancy with twins. This was the
During the pandemic, many families turned to nannies to care for their children from the safety of their own homes as daycares and schools were forced to close to stop the spread of the virus. As the pandemic
The pandemic has shined a light on a critical fact: affordable healthcare is essential. This applies to everyone you know, including your nanny. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) says that only employers who have 50 or more full-time
Show Your Nanny Some Love This Holiday Season The holidays are all about gratitude and giving. It’s the perfect time to show appreciation for someone who plays a big role in your family’s life — your nanny. Your
How does a Nanny Share Work? Have you ever wondered: how does a nanny share work? This guide will help you decide if a nanny share is right for you. Find out more about finding a nanny share
This blog post provides nannies with a step-by-step approach to sleep training. A nanny who has sleep training can be a solution for many families seeking relief. From assessing sleep needs to implementing a personalized sleep training
Finding the right nanny-family match takes both experience and intuition. At Seattle Nanny Network, we’ve spent years perfecting our process to build strong, lasting relationships between families and caregivers. Here’s a look at how we make matches that
Taxes, Bonuses, and PTO Made Simple As the year comes to a close, families who employ a nanny have a few important payroll tasks to wrap up. Taking care of these details now helps you stay compliant with
Why Fall Is a Great Time to Hire a Nanny As summer winds down and school routines pick back up, fall becomes a time when families settle into a new rhythm. What many parents don’t realize is that
More often than not, you have spent time and energy interviewing potential nannies and testing a limited handful. If fortunate, you’ve probably found a proper fit for your home. You then might get comfortable and relax assuming the
Seattle is a city built on ambition. It’s home to fast-growing industries, high-performing careers, and a work culture that often moves quickly and demands flexibility. For working parents, that environment creates both opportunity and pressure. Because alongside meaningful
What you Need to Know before your Next Hire Unsuccessful hires are costly to all involved. Learn from the mistakes of others by discovering what the experts always see in the most successful nanny placements. The Cost of
The pandemic has pulled back the curtain on many inequities in the employment industry, such as a lack of access to physical and mental health care, the burden of student debt, and affordable childcare. Seattle based Starbucks, with
If you are on the fence about bringing a male caregiver into your family, you are not alone. Male nannies, often known as “mannies,” are just as caring and nurturing as any other caregiver, and writing them off
We were all children once. Do you ever stop to think about where our beliefs about ourselves and others came from? How do the belief systems we have all grown up with impact the world we live in
There’s a moment — every parent has experienced it — when a truly great nanny walks through the door and something shifts in the household. The energy steadies. The children light up. The chaos that felt overwhelming just
