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Creating a Personal Portfolio: How to Showcase Your Expertise to VIP Clients

Apr 23, 2025

When elite families hire a nanny, governor, or private tutor , they aren’t just glancing at a two-page résumé. They want the Netflix trailer of your professional life: fast-paced highlights, sparkling testimonials, and proof that you can transform jet-lagged toddlers into violin-playing polyglots who also eat broccoli (occasionally). Enter the personal portfolio : part digital calling card, part brag book, part insurance...

Why More Families Are Looking for Male Nannies (‘Mannies’)

Feb 25, 2025

The demand for male nannies, often called 'mannies,’ has increased significantly in recent years. More and more families are embracing the idea of hiring a male childcare professional to provide care, mentorship, and support for their children. So, what’s driving this shift? And could becoming a manny be a lucrative and fulfilling career choice ? In this guide, we explore the reasons behind this growing trend and how both families...