Blog — The Institute for Families and Nannies

The Library Journal likes The Nanny Manual!

The Library Journal is the go-to publication for librarians when they are searching for the best resource on a particular subject.

For Parents, For Nanniesalyce desrosiersJuly 25, 2018

Nanny Manual Gets A Great Review from Publishers Weekly

The Nanny Manual gets ‘Two Thumbs Up’ Approval from Publishers Weekly! Publishers Weekly, familiarly known in the book world as PW and "the bible of the book business," is a weekly news magazine focused on the international book publishing business. It is targeted at publishers, booksellers, librarians, literary agents, authors and the media.

For Parents, For Nanniesalyce desrosiersJuly 11, 2018

TIFFAN's Mission

TIFFAN’s mission will be accomplished in three phases…

For Nannies, For Parentsalyce desrosiersJune 11, 2018

Why I Started TIFFAN.org

After over 20 years working with parents and nannies, with other childcare professionals and keeping informed on research the importance of the early years in a child’s development, I’ve recognized just how important it is for parents and nannies to get the support they need to ensure the children they are caring for receive the best care possible.

For Nannies, For Parentsalyce desrosiersJune 5, 2018

10 Common Misconceptions Parents Have in Hiring a Nanny: The Nanny Manual

In The Nanny Manual, I identify 10 common misperceptions parents have in hiring a nanny. In my opinion, it’s always better to know these ahead than to be caught off guard and have to face reality when things go wrong.

For Nannies, For Parentsalyce desrosiersMay 21, 2018

Why I Wrote "The Nanny Manual"

This is part 1 of an 8-part blog from the perspective of TIFFAN's Founder and "The Nanny Manual" author, Alyce Desrosiers.

There are 3 main reasons why I felt the need to write this book:

I wanted to ensure that kids get the best care possible.
I wanted parents to get the information and resources they need to make the important decision about who to hire to care for their child.

For Parents, For Nanniesalyce desrosiersMay 16, 2018

The Nanny Manual

The Nanny Manual will take you on a journey of self-discovery through your heart, soul and mind to help you prepare as you make this most important hiring decision. Whether investigating the viability of choice for working mothers, debunking the myth of perfection that is Mary Poppins, or exploring the minefields of emotions, values and the hiring process, The Nanny Manual prepares you for the day when you leave your child in the care of another.

For Parents, For Nanniesalyce desrosiersApril 23, 2017

Why Don’t We ‘See’ Nannies? Care by Nanny – The Invisible Professional in the Childcare Industry

Every year, Federal and State government agencies allocate millions of taxpayer dollars to support and improve quality of care provided by preschool teachers and family daycare providers - and rightfully so! For the last three decades, research has shown that the very early years in a child’s life are the foundations for later success in creating healthy relationships and academic learning.

For Parents, For Nanniesalyce desrosiersApril 23, 2017

Nannies, Mothers and Children: Do Relationships Matter?

As increasing numbers of children are being cared for by someone other than their parents for what can be long hours of everyday, shouldn’t we begin to think with greater complexity about the relationships that develop between mothers, their children and Nannies?

For Parents, For Nanniesalyce desrosiersApril 23, 2017

Raising Grateful Children

For Nannies, For ParentsAli WrightDecember 12, 2016

8 Reasons Why Financial Education is Important

For NanniesAli WrightJune 29, 2016financial planning for nannies

4 Reasons Why Professional Development Classes for Nannies are Important

Why are professional development classes for nannies important? We've got four great reasons for you.

For Nanniesalyce desrosiersJune 7, 2016Comment

How to Engage Babies in Play

Babies’ malleable brains learn about their world at a fast pace, and it’s up to parents and nannies to encourage this learning through developmentally appropriate games. But what games are appropriate for babies? Read on for some ideas.

How to Encourage Developmentally Appropriate Play

When play is developmentally appropriate, a child builds self-esteem, an internal sense of mastery, and gains the confidence to move forward to other games—and in life.

For Nanniesalyce desrosiersApril 25, 2016developmentally appropriate playComment

Why is Play Important for Children?

According to David Elkind, PhD, play is a fundamental mode of learning for young children, and parents should strive to ensure their children have ample time to get caught up in their own little worlds.

For Nanniesalyce desrosiersApril 12, 2016the importance of play, why is play importantComment

The Importance of Play

Join us in 2018 at our workshop for Nannies, where we will discover The Importance of Play, and how to ensure that children from ages 0-6 get the most out of their play time.

For Nannies, For Parentsalyce desrosiersMarch 31, 2016Comment

What is STEAM and Why is it Important?

In today's educational landscape, strong emphasis is placed on an educational philosophy known by its acronym STEM—but where does art fit in?

For Nanniesalyce desrosiersMarch 23, 2016art for kids, STEMComment

Child Development for Ages 0-6

Calling all Nannies! Join us in 2018 for an important workshop about child development.

For Nanniesalyce desrosiersMarch 10, 2016workshops for NanniesComment

Creating Intention in Children’s Art Projects

Lauren Sharp, owner of ARTifact, a children's art studio in San Francisco, shares how parents and nannies can help children create intention in their artwork.

For Nanniesalyce desrosiersFebruary 29, 2016art for kids, creating intention in children's artComment