100 Tips for Nannies and Families

Women of color who are married to colorless men (er, white men) have unique situations with which they must contend on a frequent basis.   From going shopping with their light-skinned children and being mistaken as their children’s nannies to disapproval or outright castigation when seen holding hands with their husbands, these women walk a path […]

As a parent, nanny, or babysitter, your heart aches when a child’s heart breaks.  In this blog, we will consider one particular heartbreaking experience and how it can be handled.  Consider this: your child’s classmates are all invited to a party hosted by one of the children in the class.  However, your child did not […]

Busy moms have a lot in common with circus performers.  We have to juggle many balls in the air – and we worry that it’s all going to come crashing down at any moment!  Additionally, we strive to perfect our balancing act, some days feeling more surefooted than others.  Add some crying babies, toddlers melting […]

Candi Wingate has just published her second book, The Nanny Factor:  A Parent’s Guide to Finding the Right Nanny for Your Family.  The book’s recommendations are based on Candi’s 20+ years of experience in the nanny business.  Candi began her career as a nanny and now owns and manages Nannies4hire.com, Care4hire,com, Babysitters4hire.com and A Nanny […]

Your only child is starting school.  You no longer need a full-time nanny: a part-time nanny or babysitter is what you will need going forward (at least until next summer).  How do you prepare your child for the transition? Have a clear plan for who your new part-time nanny/babysitter will be and what will happen […]

You do your best to have your life run like clockwork.  Sure, things don’t always go as planned, but you have a schedule and rhythm about your home that makes things fall into place . . . usually.  But when the kids get out of school for the summer, the schedule and rhythm of your […]