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How to Teach Kids Goal Setting and Why
No one can see into the future. Being able to set goals can help you get there, however. According to psychologists, setting goals can...
Jan 6, 20223 min read


4 Ways To Keep Children Entertained While Traveling For the Holidays
The holidays are right around the corner. This means that the number of people traveling will increase substantially. In fact, experts...
Dec 16, 20213 min read


What to Get Your Nanny for the Holidays
Your nanny is a lifesaver. Not only do your kids love your nanny, but, with your hectic schedule and a never-ending list of things to do,...
Dec 2, 20213 min read


Extra Help Around The Holidays
Holidays are a beautiful time of celebration, reflection, and family – but they can be stressful. There’s often pressure on parents to...
Nov 16, 20212 min read


9 Fall Crafts For Every Age
The leaves have started falling and the air is crisp and cold… okay, none of that is happening here in sunny L.A, but fall is still our...
Nov 10, 20213 min read


4 Reasons Two Nannies Are Better Than One
We’ve come to expect a lot from our nannies, and their job goes beyond just making sure they’re safe and looked after. Nannies are...
Oct 26, 20214 min read


Top 5 Books For Pre-K And Kindergarten Readers In 2021
Pre-K and kindergarten are exciting times to deepen your child’s love for books. Children at this age are just beginning to learn to...
Oct 19, 20213 min read


5 New Mom Gifts To Make Her Life Easier
Joining the ranks of motherhood is filled with uncertainty and worry, but you can do your part to make it easier on the new mom in your...
Sep 28, 20213 min read


3 Tips for a Seamless Transition Back to School
Back to school is always a hectic time, both for kids and parents. Summer is full of fun activities and lax schedules for kids, and when...
Sep 6, 20215 min read


Top 5 Books for Babies and Toddlers in 2021
It’s no secret that promoting literacy in children has enormous benefits, from self-confidence to curiosity. Studies show, however, that...
Aug 17, 20214 min read


Celebrate Read Across America Day!
This Saturday is Read Across America Day! The day was founded by the National Education Association in 1998 and is held on March 2nd...
Feb 24, 20212 min read


Top Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we want to help you get a jump start on gift ideas to get mom. Here are just a few of my...
Feb 24, 20211 min read


To Tweet or Not to Tweet
We meet nannies and household staffing candidates daily here at VIP, and among all the important discussions, there is one thing we...
Feb 24, 20211 min read


2019 Holiday Gift Ideas
Happy holidays! It’s that time again. Every year we are asked by many of our families what is an appropriate bonus and/or holiday gift...
Feb 24, 20211 min read


Staying at Home: 7 Interactive Activities for Kids
Life has shared more than a few curveballs over the last few weeks! Whether you’re a parent or a caretaker, the Safe at Home mandate is...
Feb 24, 20212 min read


7 At-Home Gifts for Mother’s Day
Day who knows of quarantine is here, filled with attempting to understand our second grader’s homework, trying all the stay-home...
Feb 24, 20212 min read


Children’s Books That Effectively Teach Equality | Ages 4-13
Recent events this past month have left us at VIP Nannies, along with the rest of the world, feeling very heavy-hearted. The horrific and...
Feb 24, 20211 min read


7 Gifts for Father’s Day, June 21, 2020
We hope these past few months have offered some quality family time with memories that will stay with your whole crew! By now, most...
Jan 26, 20212 min read


To Pod or Not to Pod, That is the Question?
The constant dialogue amongst families with young children right now is ‘To Pod or Not to Pod?” We asked the owner of Kinder Ready and...
Jan 26, 20211 min read


Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Nanny
By VIP Nannies The Ellie Nap Dress in Blue Botanical. Courtesy: Hill House Home APPAREL Hill House Home – Nap Dress – The Nap Dress has...
Jan 14, 20212 min read
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