Wondering if your baby is growing “normally”? This guide breaks down what normal infant length looks like, how average baby length changes in the first year, and what factors pediatricians consider when tracking healthy growth. As a new parent, you suddenly find yourself speaking fluent percentile—casually dropping stats like you trained for this. “Her head … Read more
Bottle refusal is common, but solvable. Discover expert-backed strategies to help your baby build bottle feeding skills, prevent aversion, and make feeding a calmer, confident experience for both parents and caregivers. You’ve warmed the formula or breastmilk just how they like it, meticulously cleaned their favorite bottle and positioned your baby to feed only to … Read more
The school year brings more than just new routines and packed lunches. With your kids in the classroom, it also brings the inevitable wave of sniffles and sick days. Whether your little one is at daycare, attending preschool, or in the elementary years, being around more kids often means more germs. The good news? A … Read more
Hiring a nanny is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your family, and the right interview questions can make all the difference. Beyond the basics like experience and availability, asking thoughtful nanny interview questions helps you understand how a potential nanny thinks, communicates, and shows up during real-life moments. In this guide, … Read more
If you’re frantically searching for the best parent gifts or that perfect present for the special mom or dad in your life, we’ve got good news: your search is over. We asked our Village Experts and the Hello Nanny! team what habits, services, and small upgrades have truly lightened their mental load and made everyday … Read more
In-home caregivers step into a world most professionals never see, making compensation and treatment far more personal than a line item in a budget. When lifestyle and pay fall out of sync, tension can quietly grow. This piece breaks down the visibility dynamic, the true cost of underpaying, and how families can build healthier, more … Read more
There’s nothing quite like caring for a newborn: delicately swaddling them to ensure a restful snooze, monitoring their feeding (and then hearing their endearing little burps) and watching as they miraculously grow from an infant to a baby in what feels like a blink of an eye. If you find caring for newborns rewarding, you … Read more
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
As a parent, it’s only natural to want the best and most qualified caregiver for your child. While certifications or specific training aren’t required to become a nanny in the U.S., spotting one (or a few) on a caregiver’s résumé can offer extra peace of mind and meaningful indicators that a nanny takes their role … Read more
If you’re a bilingual nanny who speaks two languages, you may take your language skills for granted. But guess what? Families don’t. For parents searching for a bilingual nanny for families, being able to hire a bilingual nanny who brings both language development and cultural enrichment is nothing short of a superpower. In today’s competitive … Read more
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
When Stephanie Fornaro welcomed her second child, she found herself in the depths of postpartum depression. Overwhelmed, exhausted, and isolated, she struggled to meet the impossible societal expectation of “doing it all.” But one decision changed everything: hiring a mother’s helper. That small but transformative act not only helped Stephanie heal but sparked a realization … Read more
