Winter Break or Holiday Havoc?
December 31, 2013This past week I found myself very aware of stressed out parents, restless children and very few nannies in the city. Many families go away for the holidays, as do their childcare providers. This shift in the norm can wreak havoc on the most organized family. This week I saw parents on edge, completely overwhelmed, Read more (…)
Tis the Season to Give…or Not?
December 23, 2013It is that time of year… Happy…Merry… The winter holidays are here!!! For those of us in the service industry it is an especially happy time or at least we hope… Like no other city in the world, Manhattan residents depend on doormen, building staff, delivery people, assistants, caregivers/nannies, housekeepers and such! As Pamela Skillings Read more (…)
Resources in NYC for Children with Special Needs
December 9, 2013It can be an overwhelming process to understand and implement the services needed for a child with special needs. In most circumstances it begins with your child’s pediatrician. Typically if a child it not reaching his or her developmental milestones the pediatrician will refer the family to have an evaluation done to determine the possible Read more (…)
New York…A progressive city for Children with Special Needs.
December 2, 2013I love NYC for many reasons, but one of the biggest reasons I love NYC is that this city is aggressive when providing Early Intervention Services (EIS) for children with special needs. Don’t get me wrong, navigating the system, understanding the services and obtaining the support you need is not always a seamless process, but Read more (…)
How to Pay Your Nanny!
November 25, 2013I recently attended a very informative seminar about how to pay your nanny and learned a wealth of information about having a written contract, decided on the standard weekly hours, tax information , health care and worker’s compensation. Nikki Kristol, MST is a Upper Westside wife and mother of two with a Masters degree in Read more (…)
Calling Out Sick
November 18, 2013I am not sure what feels worse being sick, or calling out sick. It is that time of year and colds, flu and illness will happen! The weather is changing and the heat is on whether you want it or not. No one likes being sick, but it is inevitable. Being sick as a nanny can be emotionally Read more (…)
Vacation Together, not Home Alone
November 12, 2013We’ve all seen Home Alone. The movie opens up with mass chaos during the evening leading up to a big family vacation to Paris, France. Kids are everywhere, food is flying, and adults are struggling to pack. Eventually, a child gets left behind in the continuation of the chaos the next morning. Now, I’m not Read more (…)
Just Say No!!!
November 4, 2013I was born in the late 70’s and recall family member’s saying, “Children should be seen and not heard” or “…because I said so” or my all-time favorite, spoken in a whisper through clenched teeth, “When I get you home…” Thirty plus years later, parenting protocol and limit setting has changed drastically. Punitive punishment is Read more (…)
GO GO GO!!!
October 28, 2013In the hustle and bustle that is NYC we are often in a state of moving, planning, coordinating and executing! Parents and caregivers know this dance all too well! As parents strive to ensure their children are safe, eating healthy, getting adequate sleep, attending the best schools, and having frequent play dates, there is still Read more (…)
Murky Waters
October 21, 2013As a woman who has nannied professionally for years and also has an educational background in Social Work and Early Childhood Development, I have worked with children, families, and caregivers in a variety of ways. I am privy to the nanny’s perspective, the family’s perspective and what my own experiences have taught me. So, what Read more (…)
First Edition of the Modern Mary Poppins Chronicles!
October 9, 2013We are very excited to introduce Ali Sheppard, MSW. She is joining the Lucky Lil’ Darlings team as our Nanny Placement Coordinator. Ali has worked with and assisted hundreds of families over the last 15 years in NYC, North Carolina, and all over! She has an extensive background in Early Childhood Development, Sociology, Psychology and Contemporary Parenting. She Read more (…)
Global Sitters come to NYC
October 7, 2013Two of LLD’s current sitters were Au Pairs in Germany for the same family of four kids, one year after the other. The best souvenir they brought home- was one of the lil’ blondies for a week! The girls each interviewed with LLD to be sitters soon after their German babies flew back home, and Read more (…)
Why Hire a Nanny?
September 20, 2013With our nanny week coming to a close, we thought we’d share why you should get a nanny for your family: Highly educated nannies have knowledge to draw off of and are often great built in tutors for your children Nannies help take a load off of working parents. They can help complete homework, tidy up, and Read more (…)
Having a New Baby? Get Your Nanny, Get Your Baby Box!
September 19, 2013As you probably already know, it’s NANNY WEEK here at LLD, so we’ve been talking to a lot of new moms. A common theme keeps recurring — they are all, understandably, looking for anything and everything to help simplify their lives! So we figured this would be the perfect time to introduce many of you Read more (…)
Just a Spoonful of Sugar
September 16, 2013WANTED: LOVING NANNIES! Recipe for your perfect nanny! Lucky Lil’ Darlings has acquired New York Nanny Center (NYNC) and is pleased to be offering the service of nanny placements… now you too can have a Mary Poppins! Ingredients needed: 1 cup of responsibility 3/4 cup each of love and care 2/3 cup intelligence 1/2 cup creativity Read more (…)
The Bell Family Nanny
September 9, 2013When I went back to work after having my last baby there was a big problem. I had five kids, one going to part time kindergarten, and no babysitter or nanny. So I enlisted the help of a newspaper, friends and family to help with the search. Unfortunately, I did not find anyone I felt Read more (…)