Your best friend may not know that your eight-year-old is still wetting the bed. Your nanny does. Your mother may not know that both children have been sleeping on your bedroom floor for the past three weeks because something in the house feels unsettled. Your nanny...
There is a particular kind of intimacy between a nanny and the woman she works for that I don’t think we have a very good name for. In the nanny world, we call her the MB — Mom Boss — which is somehow both affectionate and transactional at the exact same time....
The Wounded Healer, Part One I recently came across the term “wounded healer,” and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. Not because I’m a psychologist. I’m not. And I’m certainly not here to diagnose an entire profession. But...
The Modern Nanny Industry: Have We Lost the Balance? There is no question that the nanny industry has evolved dramatically over the last decade; and in many ways, for the better. Professional caregivers today are more educated, more informed about labor laws, more...
Where to Find a Nanny Trying to find a nanny can be overwhelming. It isn’t just about hiring help; it’s about finding someone you trust with your child, your home, and your daily rhythm. The challenge is that there are many places to look, but not all of them offer...
