Being a single parent is no easy task, particularly in families where there is more than one child. Due to the unique challenges of having to balance a professional career with parenthood, it should come as no surprise that a significant portion of my clientele consists of single parent families.

As a Classic Nanny, care and safety of the children is your primary responsibility. From safety to stimulation, manners to mud pies, you are responsible for it all! Your family is trusting you to be there for them and they are trusting that you are going to give your all during your working hours. Following are additional suggestions that will enable you to be a Superstar Nanny:

Avoid last minute cancellations- The family is depending on you. If you cancel, the parents must cancel and rearrange their plans.

I love massages, I really do. Whether it’s an intense, hour-long rubdown, or just a simple neck-rub - it’s the therapeutic touch that eases tension and alleviates stress. So I was especially intrigued to speak with Ms. Jade Lee, who is not only a masseuse - but a practitioner of Infant Massage.

Whether you already have kids, or are planning to have them, you may be thinking about who is going to care for them when you have to go to work. Nowadays, most parents are both working; therefore, they are not able to stay home to care for their children. When this situation comes up, what’s a parent to do?

Is hiring a nanny something you are thinking about? Does putting your child in a daycare center seem like a good idea? The choice is yours.