In-House Staffing Blog
What to Ask Before Hiring a Nanny
Choosing a nanny is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. After all, nothing matters more than the health, safety, and well-being of your children. If you’ve never hired help before, though, you may be wondering how to narrow down all the seemingly...
WIN A FREE SCHOLARSHIP to Foothill College’s Nanny and Family Studies Program!
WE'RE GIVING AWAY 3 SCHOLARSHIPS to Foothill College’s Nanny and Family Studies Program, a unique collaboration between TIFFAN and Foothill College! ✔ Earn college credits for nanny courses at a community college. ✔ The first nanny courses to be recognized by a...
7 Ways to Celebrate Your Nanny During National Nanny Recognition Week (September 19-25)
Founded in 1998 by private care providers in the industry, National Nanny Recognition Week is September 19th - 25th and a way for parents, families and communities to celebrate and show gratitude for their nannies. For nannies, NNRW is a time to honor their work and...
3 Reasons Why You Need an Estate Manager
Estate managers provide a broad range of services for their clients, or principals. Typically, these professionals have a property management background, but they may also have experience in household management, personal assisting, security, computers, and human...
What are the Benefits of a Nanny vs. Daycare?
Choosing the right childcare option is one of the most important decisions parents will make for their little ones. Two of the most popular choices to consider are an in-home nanny and daycare. Here are some guiding points to help you make an informed decision. Nanny...
5 Tips for Managing Your Child’s Food Allergies
If you have a child with food allergies, navigating risks can be overwhelming at times. You’re not alone in this challenge—an estimated 8%, or one in 13, children in the U.S. share this medical risk. Fortunately, there are many steps parents can take to help their...
6 Things You May Overlook When Hiring a Nanny
Hiring a nanny is an important decision! You are trusting this caregiver to look after your children and having someone in your home for 20, 40, or maybe even more hours a week. It is a choice you will want to get right. Our friends at GTM provide some common areas...
A Guide to Estate Management
When you have a large and busy household that includes a nanny, housekeepers, and a private chef, managing staff can feel like a full-time job. That’s why many individuals elect to hire estate managers. If you’re unfamiliar with this role and the overall...
How to Decide Whether to Hire a Nanny or NCS for Your Family
As much as you’d love to witness every step of your child’s development firsthand, sometimes it’s just not plausible. Between busy schedules and a multitude of other daily responsibilities, parents often find they could use a helping hand with child rearing. Here’s a...
5 Actions to Avoid with Your Nanny
Your relationship with your nanny is first and foremost employer-employee. You’ve hired someone. You’re the boss. However, a parent-nanny relationship can be more complicated and difficult than the ones you have at your work with your own supervisor or those that you...