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'

This Fourth of July, We’re Celebrating the Freedom Families Deserve When most people think about Independence Day, they think of fireworks, backyard barbecues, and spending time with the people they love. At Tried & True – Nannies & Sitters, it reminds us of something else: The freedom that comes from finally having reliable childcare. The freedom to accept that promotion. The freedom to enjoy a date night without worrying. The freedom to attend meetings knowing your children

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

Has the Traditional Handshake Become a Thing of the Past? Recently, I was talking with one of our nannies at Tried & True Nannies & Sitters about something surprisingly simple: handshakes. As nanny agency owners and mentors, we’ve always encouraged nannies to offer a confident handshake when meeting a family for the first time. A good handshake has long been considered a sign of professionalism, confidence, respect, and enthusiasm. But somewhere along the way, things changed.

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