Boost Your Career with Childcare Training Courses and Certifications In the competitive world of esteemed household staffing, standing out as a professional nanny takes more than just a love for children. While formal training isn’t required, pursuing specialized childcare courses and obtaining nanny certifications can elevate your skills and showcase your dedication. These qualifications not only enhance your abilities but also make you a more…

Traveling with kids can be a whirlwind, but having a traveling nanny along can make the journey smoother and more enjoyable for everyone. Whether you’re jetting off to a tropical paradise or planning a road trip across the country this summer, here are some updated tips for 2024 to ensure a seamless and fun-filled trip with your nanny and little ones. Embrace Digital Planning Tools…

Throwing a party can be so much fun, but let’s be real—it can also be a lot of work! From setting up to serving guests and cleaning up afterward, it’s easy for a party planner to feel overwhelmed. That’s where Private Party Helpers from Town + Country Resources come in. These pros are here to ensure your event runs smoothly, so you can focus on…

While it may feel like a minor word choice, utilizing the right term (nanny vs. babysitter) can make a huge difference in your search for the best childcare provider. In order to get the most qualified candidates fast, it’s important to position your role in the most accurate way. This will draw in the best candidates for the job you’re looking for. What is a…

Meet Karah, T+C’s Recruiting Counselor on the SF Nanny Team, and doula extraordinaire. Karah grew up in Mountain View, California. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University. Karah joined the Town + Country team in 2021. She also has several years of Nanny and Postpartum Doula experience and enjoys connecting Nannies and Newborn Care Specialists to families. Today, she’ll be…

Whether you hired your nanny or other in-home employee through Town + Country or by some other means, you’ve undoubtedly invested a good deal of time and effort to make the right hire. Now make sure you keep your valued employee. Communication and showing appreciation are “musts” in all facets of a domestic staffed household. If you are currently a domestic employer, annual reviews, bonus…

Some of the people I speak with who are considering hiring a Newborn Care Specialist are still not quite sure how it all really works so here are some answers to a few of the most common questions I get. If I’m breastfeeding does it make sense to have a Newborn Care Specialist? When the baby wakes up, the Newborn Care Specialist can bring the…