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I've worked in childcare since I was 16 and now I'm a nanny. I worry that I won't be hirable as an older man.
Max Kalogirou has worked with kids since he was 16. Now he's a nanny, but he doesn't know what will…
Kelly Burch
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I'm 58 and work as a nanny. I wish I could be as present with my own grandchildren.
A nanny whose world revolves around kids says she'd love to care for her six grandchildren but no …
Jane Ridley
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I was the only male student in my class at a school for nannies. I've wanted to be one since I was 14.
Ike Robin knew he wanted to be a nanny since he was 14. He trained at the prestigious school for na…
Kelly Burch
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I'm an American mom living in Germany. The Snoo, nanny shares, and stroller wagons are not very popular here.
An American mom who has been living in Germany for over a decade shares how some common practices i…
Naomi Kaye Honova
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I moved from the US to Costa Rica. It was the only way my family could buy a house and afford childcare.
Zachary Gerth's family was able to buy a house with lakeside view. His daughter has a full-time nan…
Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Some families are hiring multilingual nannies. They say there are clear benefits for their children.
A family in Miami hired a nanny who speaks Spanish so their child can communicate in different lang…
Pooja Mistry Shah
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My super-fit grandparents in their 80s motivate me to exercise. My grandad can do 500 push-ups while my nanny walks 2 hours daily.
Phil Mackenzie has four kids under seven, but is inspired by his grandparents to find time to take …
Serafina Kenny
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My nanny share was more expensive than day care and more work
I thought my daughter would have a better time in a nanny share than a traditional day care. We end…
Elliott Walker
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How to hire a nanny: 8 questions to ask in an interview, according to an expert
Thinking of hiring a nanny? In the interview, parents should ask about vacation arrangements, non-c…
Kirsty Wild
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My family switched from a nanny to an au pair, and it was the best decision we've made
The author shares her reluctance to hire an au pair because having a stranger living in the house m…
Jane Ridley
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I worked as a live-in nanny, and yes, I sometimes judged your parenting
A live-in nanny judged parents who ignored their children or didn't give them enough attention. She…
Eibhlis Gale-Coleman
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Nannies of color share how their experience is wildly different from the white nanny 'influencers' you keep seeing on TikTok
According to nannies of color who spoke with Insider, experiences vary by the race of the nanny and…
Brianna Holt
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I've been a nanny for over 19 years. Here's how parents can negotiate with toddlers and avoid meltdowns.
Shada Lambert has been a nanny for over 19 years and has dealt with many meltdowns. She shares her …
Shada Lambert
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I moved from Washington, DC to Dubai with 2 young kids. I'm a better version of myself here.
Kiran Ali, a mom of two, enjoys the quality of life and the culture in Dubai.
Erin Liam
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I'm a mom of 2 and have had a nanny share for 5 years. It makes childcare cheaper, but the logistics can be complicated.
I'm a mom of two and have hosted a nanny share for over five years. They can reduce the cost of chi…
Hillary Bennetts
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My twin and I are raising our kids on the same street. We do school drop-off together and share a nanny.
The author shares how being close to her brother and family has made raising their kids together so…
Sarah Seltzer
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We live in hotels full-time with our 14-month-old baby. We won't be settling in the suburbs.
Husband and wife Yusuf and Sumaiya Omar travel and live in hotels full time with their one-year-old…
Megan Carnegie
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This Gen Zer traveled to 10 countries in 3 years. Here's how she did it while earning $25 an hour.
Explore how a Gen Zer funds her travels by waiting tables and volunteer exchange sites like Worldpa…
Jordan Hart
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I moved from the US to Ireland. I'm extremely happy with my choice, but there are a few things I wish I'd known before relocating.
I moved abroad to Ireland five years ago without a solid plan. I've learned a lot of things I wish …
Alexis McSparren
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Tourists can be a turnoff for wealthy travelers in hotspots like Tulum and Mykonos. Here are 4 places that are still an oasis for the ultra-rich.
The ultra-wealthy are looking for privacy and top-notch service on their summer vacations. Here are…