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Learn why résumé keywords matter for nannies and private childcare professionals in today’s AI-driven hiring world. Includes a free résumé keyword checklist.
Discover how California nannies can start saving for retirement through CalSavers — the state’s easy, automatic savings program. Learn how it works, why it’s beneficial for household employees, who qualifies, and how to opt out if you choose. A simple path to financial security, even if your employer doesn’t offer a retirement plan.
As a live-in nanny, you have the unique opportunity to become an integral part of a family's daily life. This arrangement can be incredibly rewarding, but it also requires a careful balance of personal and professional boundaries. Just like in any workplace, maintaining professionalism is crucial for a healthy and successful working relationship. Here are some best practices to help you navigate this unique dynamic.
Discover how employing rotational nannies can transform the dynamics of your busy family life. With two dedicated caregivers, you unlock a realm of benefits that ensure consistent, high-quality care without the looming threat of caregiver burnout. Dive into the advantages, from uninterrupted 24/7 coverage to the flexibility that accommodates your ever-evolving schedule. Explore the financial considerations, navigating California's labor laws with ease to create a sustainable childcare solution that caters to both your family's needs and the welfare of your caregivers.
Becoming a high-profile nanny can be challenging, but it's possible with the right combination of skills, experience, and reputation. Here are some steps you can take to increase your visibility and establish yourself as a high-profile nanny.
Lets Talk About Reference Letters. Why you need them. How to get them. What to do with them when you get them.
We get asked all the time what our best suggestions on how to catch the eye of that agency you are trying to register with. Top five tips to help you kick that door down!
How to ask for time off when you are afraid to ask for time off! 5 tips to make that conversation less awkward.
If you plan on hiring an employee to work in your home, it’s essential to know who you’re hiring. Background and reference checks can give you confidence that their criminal and personal history are free and clear of anything alarming. Our friends at Homework Solutions weigh in on what families should be checking just like Modern Minder Minders check. Read more here!
How do I become a celebrity Nanny? How do get I get a job with a high profile family in Los Angeles? How do I become a nanny? We receive Phone calls and emails that ask these questions on the regular. However, this is only a small piece of the big nanny picture when trying to become a nanny in Los Angeles.
FREE download! Know your level of comfort when it comes to having someone come into your home. This amazing info graphic from the Association of Premiere Nanny Agencies saves families time and worry so everyone is on the same page.
Don’t Need Full-Time Childcare? Eight Tips For Hiring A Part-Time Nanny
Finding a part-time nanny can be frustrating. There are a lot of factors to consider when finding a part-time nanny. We have come up with 8 tips for hiring a part-time nanny.
Finding a nanny can be an overwhelming process for a family. Agencies can provide many services that care.com or Sittercity cannot. Some families choose the DIY option for hiring a nanny, however many families are realizing that online services can be more of a headache then they signed up for. That’s where agencies come in.
Modern Minders understands that the Covid-19 has affected families across the world in many different ways. One of the biggest challenges has been finding quality childcare. Telework and working remotely has become the norm with many companies not only allowing their employees to work remotely, some even extending this option indefinitely. Nannies are finding themselves faced with a different type of challenge then they’re used to.
Ever wonder what the difference between a nanny and a babysitter is? Although these two positions might seem like they are identical, the truth is they’re not. We’ve come up with a list of five key differences between nannies and babysitters that will help you in your quest to finding what fits best for your family.
Our Founder Kate will be reevaluating and adjust based on guidance from the health department, CDC and other resources regularly and will keep you updated as additional information becomes available. Please find below information and guidance regarding the new Coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, first identified in late December 2019. COVID-19 is spread through close person-to person contact, which directly affects the domestic workers industry.
Virtual interview options like Zoom, Skype, Facetime, Google Hangout, and Whataspp interviewing has become the norm. Just because these interviews aren’t in person, doesn’t mean they should be taken any less seriously. 5 Tips to Nail that virtual Interview Like the Pro You Are!


Between strollers, extra bags, keeping children occupied before, during and after the flight we have complied a helpful list of tips and tricks to aid even the most seasoned traveler. Whether is be by car, by plane or boat we have got you covered! We asked some our travel nannies their go to advise and these 10 tips rang true in our survey. check them out!