Nannies and Families Taking Time Out From Technology Part 1 I am confident in saying that technology has greatly improved areas of our lives. From communication, connection, contact, and just plain fun – the world is at our fingertips. The impact that it has had on family life though is questionable. There seems to be less family connection as we connect with colleagues, friends and...
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Understanding Family Dynamics and Your Role as a Nanny in the Family As a nanny, housekeeper, house manager, personal assistant or any household staff member, you have a very specific and important role. It is easy to get bogged down in the minutiae of the daily grind and forget the part that you play. So let’s explore an analogy. A tree is planted,...
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How to Interview and Land a Nanny Job AKA: What exactly is the family looking for? Do you find yourself going on multiple interviews? You feel like you have a good connection with the family, you are fully capable of handling the job as it is described to you, the kids are adorable – and yet, you can’t seem to close the deal? You...
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How to Prevent Burnout and Compassion Fatigue working as a Nanny It is a bright sunny day, the air is fresh and clean and life is good. Right? Not if you have reached burnout or compassion fatigue status. Burn out symptoms can resemble depression, but it is not only avoidable, it is also treatable. Being a caregiver is challenging. Being a caregiver to...
Read MoreHOW TO MAKE A NANNY PORTFOLIO Nannies, Nannies, Nannies! Have you ever wondered what parents are looking for when they conduct an interview with you? Do you know how to stand out from the crowd? They are interviewing multiple candidates and they are scrutinizing every detail all while looking for the perfect nanny that will fit into their family. Do you have...
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Metro-Atlanta Nannies it's time to invest in yourself Investing In Yourself Being a nanny in Metro-Atlanta is hard work. Being a professional nanny takes a huge amount of investment. You have spent time on your education, CPR/First Aid classes, reading up on discipline and behavior issues, learning to cook, spending time on Pinterest looking for those crafts that will keep your nanny children...
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Nannies - You have the opportunity to speak life into others Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless ~ Mother Theresa Whether a husband, wife, parent, caregiver, nanny, child, sister, brother – whatever relationships we are a part of – they rise and fall on the strength of the investment we make into them. It is...
Read MoreGeorgia's Dream Nannies Celebrates 14 Years Today A little note from our founder - Serra Deville I never dreamed 14-years ago I would be working in one of the largest, most prestigious and award-winning household staffing companies in Georgia. I'm not bragging about it either. I'm blown away by the progress our company has made over the past 14-years and the contributions that each and...
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Au Pair vs Nanny We have all heard the terms. Au Pair, Nanny, Babysitter, Baby Nurse. But what do they mean? One of the biggest questions our agency hears pertains to au pairs and nannies. So let’s dive in and talk about it a little. What is an Au Pair? An Au pair, but definition is a domestic assistant from a foreign country working...
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We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Maribeth and Beka. They both have been promoted in our company. Congratulations ladies! - Maribeth is our new Director of Client Services. Maribeth has consistently demonstrated her commitment to our company goals and objectives. Since joining the Georgia's Dream Nannies team over a year ago she has performed at a high level in managing the...
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