When people think about nanny compensation, they usually focus on one thing: the hourly rate. But here's the conversation our industry isn't having enough. The schedule itself has value. As the owner of a nanny agency, I review hundreds of nanny positions every year. One trend I've noticed is families offering split-shift schedules without standard hourly pay, even though those schedules require far more flexibility than a traditional nanny position. Personally, I believe it'

One of the hardest conversations a nanny will ever have isn’t negotiating pay, asking for benefits, or discussing household expectations. It’s telling a family you’re leaving. Whether you’ve accepted a higher-paying position, are relocating, returning to school, changing careers, or simply found a role that’s a better fit for your long-term goals, resigning from a nanny position can be incredibly emotional. Unlike traditional jobs, nannying is personal. You aren’t just leavin

Let’s be honest. No one expects a teacher, nurse, business owner, athlete, executive, or even a hairstylist to grow professionally without mentorship, continuing education, and guidance. Yet somehow, that’s exactly what we expect from nannies. Families expect nannies to understand contracts. We expect them to know industry standards. We expect them to negotiate compensation. We expect them to advocate for themselves professionally. We expect them to understand payroll laws an