Cape Cod Interviews!

Calling all Cape Cod sitters and nannies: We are currently scheduling interviews in Chatham and Falmouth for all occasional, summer and long-term candidates! Email erika@capenanny.com for available dates.  You can see our current openings here. We look forward to a fun summer! Cape Cod print via Loose Petals Etsy shop.

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Posted on 04.25.2013 by Cape Nanny in Nanny Tips no comments

Daily Candy loves Cape Nanny!

We have BIG. NEWS. Cape Nanny is Daily Candy Boston’s pick for wedding and event sitting services! To celebrate our Daily Candy feature, we are offering 15% off ALL nanny and sitter placement services through Friday, April 12th when you mention DAILYCANDY upon booking.  Email erika@capenanny.com or fill out our contact form to enjoy this

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Posted on 04.09.2013 by Cape Nanny in News & Press no comments

Featured on MoPa

We are excited to be among the wonderful sponsors of Spring Thing, the fantastic April 13th event (think family brunch and pop-up shops), presented by MoPa and Misadventures in Mommyhood.  Adding to our excitement is today’s spotlight of Cape Nanny over at MoPa. Read the full interview here.  While you’re at it, sign up for Spring

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Posted on 03.25.2013 by Cape Nanny in News & Press, Parent Tips no comments

Cape Nanny Checklist

Do you always remember to leave your nanny with a written list of your children’s allergies, emergency contact information and the local poison control center phone number?  Although we hope our nannies will never need to use this information, it is important to have on hand for all nannies and sitters.  We give each of

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Posted on 03.19.2013 by Cape Nanny in Health & Wellness, Nanny Tips no comments

Cape Nanny on The Beacon Hill Patch

Cape Nanny is featured today on The Beacon Hill Patch, writing about a simple collaborative tool for parents and nannies. You’ve found her. A real-life Mary Poppins who delights in Public Garden picnics with your little ones and whose arrival they anxiously await each morning. Your new, doting nanny is active in playgroup meet-ups at

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Posted on 03.04.2013 by Cape Nanny in Nanny Tips no comments

Incredible, Edible Play Dough!

Infants and toddlers explore everything with their mouths, and play dough is no exception.  Rest easy! Your children and charges can have their play dough… and eat it, too!   This no-bake, rainy day favorite can be made in a pinch with common pantry items.  Nanny tip: place bowls of pretzel sticks, craisins, and a

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Posted on 02.27.2013 by Cape Nanny in Health & Wellness, Nanny Tips 2 comments

Cape Nanny Travel Picks

Flying with young children is always an adventure. With countless opportunities for teachable moments, creativity flourishes at 18,000 feet. Luckily, a few simple preparations can transform every-day items into colorful activities to keep little minds (and hands) busy for hours.   Baby’s Box of Fun by Karen Katz, Band-Aids and Post-It Notes (Find our favorites

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Posted on 02.04.2013 by Cape Nanny in Cape Nanny Favorites, Nanny Tips no comments