It's inevitable that your childcare needs will change as your kids grow older or work schedules change. But what can you do to still keep your nanny? According to PSP Nanny Survey Data, only 12% of nannies transition into the afterschool pick up. Here are some words of wisdom from PSP members who have changed their nanny's job description over time.
This article contains a summary and the advice from two discussions on the PSP advice forum.
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So your only child is about to become a big sibling. What do you say? How do you handle this transition? Here is some helpful and handy advice compiled from the Park Slope Parents Groups over the years to help older kids prep for a new baby.
Also—if you're a working parent, be sure to check out our article on How to Make Work and Two Kids Work, as well as the rest of the wisdom in our Siblings section!
Working moms talk about how their baby adjusted to nanny and overcoming baby’s separation anxiety.
Parents share how they made the first few days with their nanny a flying success.
What to do when you must end the Nanny relationship - on a good note! You have a GREAT situation with your Nanny. But because of schedule changes, school starting, or a big MOVE - here's advice from parents who have ended the Nanny Relationship positively and healthily.
Parting is such sweet sorrow... Looking for a special gift idea to give to your nanny when saying goodbye? Here are some member suggestions.
Transitioning your nanny from being full-time to part-time is a frequently talked about issue with our members. Whether the kiddo(s) are starting school, daycare, or preschool, the transition can raises a lot of questions about pay, expectations, and more as you can piece together many different arrangements. This article summarizes the advice and multiple perspectives of parents who dealt with this change: some kept their nanny full-time in a
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