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From Overwhelmed to Organized: How VAs and EAs Can Simplify Nanny Hiring with Hello Nanny!

Woman smiling and working on a laptop at a desk with notebooks, pens, and a coffee cup in an office.

There’s no doubt that your virtual assistant or executive assistant is a total whiz. They juggle your schedule, appointments and even order your groceries, often all totally virtually. So, when the monumental task of finding a nanny comes up, it’s only natural to think, why not assign this task to them, too? After all, the … Read more

How to Build Effective Organization Systems for Home Life That Keep Parents and Caregivers In Sync

A boy points to a weekly calendar on the wall while sitting at a table with an adult, illustrating effective household system organization.

As parents, we’re constantly balancing school schedules, work demands, activities, sports, meals, and everything in between so it’s no wonder why so many families feel like they’re always one step behind. Add a caregiver into the mix—whether that’s a nanny, babysitter, or another trusted adult—and coordination becomes even more important. That’s why creating strong organization … Read more

Balancing Extracurriculars and Free Time: Are Our Kids Overscheduled?

A woman helps two children with homework at a table in a cozy, book-filled living room—perfect inspiration for transitioning your nanny to a family assistant.

My son is in elementary school and we’re already faced with after-school activity fatigue. The conversation between my husband and I recently went like this: He really wants to do karate, but it conflicts with baseball practice. There’s piano or violin lessons available at the Rec Center, but we need to find a way to … Read more

Celebrities Normalizing Childcare: Why Talking About Support Matters

A mother holding her baby, who looks at the camera while she smiles lovingly.

Celebrity moms often showcase a carefully curated feed: sweet sibling moments (wait—no meltdowns?) and spotless homes (but where exactly are all the toys?). As parents, we know better. Behind those highlight reels is an invisible (to us) support system. While it’s safe to assume most celebrities have help, it’s rare for them to actually acknowledge … Read more

Thanksgiving Activities for Preschoolers: Caregiver-Approved Ideas for a Week of Fun

Colorful turkey crafts made from paper, cupcake liners, and popsicle sticks on a wooden table with a book—perfect Thanksgiving activities for preschoolers.

Back in the day, Thanksgiving break was just two days, but now? Many schools have the whole week off, which means this week can feel like a marathon with kids home all day and energy levels sky-high. If your nanny, family assistant, or you (hi, default parent!), is burning through the usual games and playground … Read more

The Family Guide to Working Nanny Trials: What to Expect and How to Prepare

A smiling family of four hugs closely, with two parents holding their young daughter and son indoors.

You’ve vetted candidates, completed interviews and checked references. And, after all of the legwork, those nervous butterflies in your stomach are telling you that you’ve found ‘the one.’ But before you formalize the partnership and give your prospective nanny or family assistant that coveted rose, it’s time for a working trial.  A working trial gives … Read more