In-House Staffing Blog
How to Land Your Next Nanny Job with a Great Resume
Today having a strong resume is crucial to being noticed by potential employers. It's your opportunity to showcase the experience, abilities and traits that make you the best person for the job. If you struggle with resume writing, you're not alone! We've put together...
7 Ways to Celebrate Your Nanny During National Nanny Recognition Week
Founded in 1998 by private care providers in the industry, National Nanny Recognition Week is September 20-26 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 the...
6 Things Parents and Nannies Should Know About Play!
CHILDREN LEARN BEST THROUGH PLAY Through play, children at an early age learn how to interact and engage in the world around them. Play helps children learn and is crucial to their development, such as building cognitive, physical, vocabulary, social and literary...
Virtual Schooling: How to Increase Motivation & Decrease Problem Behaviors
Distance learning is so different from traditional schooling for obvious reasons (peer interactions, educational tools, recess) and comes with its own set of challenges for parents and nannies alike, including behavioral problems regarding school work. Luckily we have...
Important Updates for Hiring and Sharing a Pod Teacher
The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) recognizes that parents and caregivers are currently creating Learning Pods for their children. At the same time, San Francisco is experiencing increasing local transmission of COVID-19. Review current data at: San...
Is your home school space set up for success?
As you prepare your children for home schooling and distance learning this Fall, you're likely thinking about how to create a space where they can focus. It's important to keep an open mind as your home school doesn't need to look like a classroom. All you need is a...
Learning Pods: What you need to Know
What's a pod? Should you start one? With delayed school openings and many classrooms taking on distance learning again this Fall, many families are trying to find supplemental education and care for their children. We've referred to GTM, our preferred household...
Mid-Year Employment Updates
Aunt Ann's labor attorney, Lisa Weinberger filled us in on the most recent updates regarding employment law in California. Below you'll find updated information regarding minimum wage increases, extended paid parental leave and sexual harassment training policies....
Should you hire an NCS, Nanny, Family Assistant or Tutor?
If you know you need childcare, but aren't sure what kind of provider best suits your needs, we at Aunt Ann's are here to help! Today we're breaking down these various roles to help you decide the best type of provider for your family. Newborn Care Specialist...
The Benefits of Baby Sign Language
At times it can be difficult to know exactly what your baby needs, which often leads to frustration for both children and parents. The ability to sign basic words can help improve your baby's communication skills and serve as a stepping stone to verbal communication....