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Italy is a popular family travel destination due to its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and delicious cuisine. In this post, we will explore some of the best kid-friendly destinations in Italy in this post and give tips for making the most of your time there.

Tis’ the season of giving gifts and showing gratitude!

We receive many questions from families and nannies this time of year about holiday bonuses. Here are some of the most common questions answered.

Taking care of your physical, emotional, mental, and mental wellness is imperative, especially for those working in the health and childcare industries, where their jobs depend on successfully caring for others. 

In-home childcare provides more flexibility, a safer environment, and one-on-one care that is unparalleled to group childcare.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15th to October 15th. As a month-long celebration in the U.S., we appreciate the contributions and influences that Hispanic Americans and Latin culture have had on the world.

Looking for ways to celebrate with your little ones? 

As National Nanny Recognition Week approaches, we thought it might be helpful to share some insight on the history of this celebration and share ideas on how you can celebrate your nanny and show your appreciation.

After six years of successfully placing high-caliber nannies with families in New York City, the Tri-State area, Miami, and Italy, A Nanny Match is proud to announce we’ve expanded our services to Boston, Massachusetts!

Looking to hire a nanny in New York City? After spending the last six years assisting families (with over 200 searches), and establishing strong relationships with high-caliber career nannies in NY, our team put together a list of traits to search for in an NYC nanny.

Hiring a Newborn Care Specialist or Baby Nurse

A Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), once known as a Baby Nurse, is a childcare professional trained and certified in newborn and infant care. They provide expertise in all aspects of caring for an infant and provide education and support for parents. 

There’s no doubt that private in-home childcare is in higher demand than ever due to the pandemic. It remains the safest and most flexible arrangement. 

However, many employers are feeling the burn of rising salaries, and nannies are struggling to adapt to changes in job requirements. 

We asked our Founder and CEO, Kristen, and other industry leaders to share their thoughts on what to expect in 2022.

If you've been seeking a nanny lately, you may have noticed how labor shortages, WFH, and inflation have affected the nanny industry. 

Here are some impactful ways private childcare in the U.S. changed throughout the pandemic and how people are adapting. 

The 2021 holiday season is here, can you believe it?

The next few weeks serve as the perfect time to show your love and appreciation for the people in your life, including your children's nanny.

Here are four ways you can thank your nanny this holiday season:

Since the covid-19 pandemic began, many families and nannies learned the benefits of legal pay. We are finding that the majority of candidates and families now insist on complying with legal pay. But there is still confusion about the risks and benefits. 

This year, National Nanny Recognition Week is September 19th-25th. 

National Nanny Recognition Week is a time to celebrate the wonderful work nannies do and the difference they make in the lives of the children in their care and the families they work with. 

If you currently employ a nanny, here are five ways to celebrate their hard work during this week:

When applying for any job, it's essential to make a great first impression with a well-formatted resume that highlights your relevant experience.

We review dozens of resumes a day. Here are our top 7 tips on how to present a resume that will get noticed by parents and agencies alike. 

Meet Dannah, an A Nanny Match nanny and the creator and operator of Thinkertales, a mommy and me interactive storytime class.

Along with many years of experience as a nanny, Dannah has a background and education in dramatic arts and creative writing. By implementing elements from the Montessori-method and guidance from speech pathologists and early childhood educators, Dannah created a fully engaging, immersive storytime experience. 

A Nanny Match is honored to have the opportunity to work with some of the best nannies in NYC and the surrounding areas. We wouldn’t be able to do our jobs without the amazing nannies we work with, and we’d like to say thank you. This week’s blog post is a special shout-out to the wonderful nanny, Danielle.

The best family vacations are an enormous amount of fun and the creation of memories that last a lifetime. But the reality is that with tired children and mishaps that are bound to happen, the experience can often feel like more work and less play.

However, it is possible for you and your children to take full advantage of your holiday by bringing a trusted nanny!

Choosing a career in nanny-hood is a rewarding experience. Here at A Nanny Match, we understand how difficult finding the right nanny job can be. We’re here to give you some helpful tips in landing your ideal position!

As summer arrives so do thoughts of travel and adventure with friends and family. While the choice of locale is undoubtedly a high priority, perhaps even more important for families is the ease in which one could bring along children.

Combining rustic architecture with gorgeous seasides, unmatchable cuisine, breathtaking beaches, and nightlife with Mediterranean culture; Positano, Italy, seems to have it all.

The term ‘nanny share’ is becoming more popular and it’s easy to understand why. The arrangement offers quality childcare at an affordable rate.

What is a Nanny Share?

Children from two families are cared for by one nanny and the parents split the nanny's salary.