百花视频 Featured in the Financial Times

When it comes to securing top-tier household support, the bar for expectations continues to elevate. From multilingual fluency and specialized educational credentials to seamless experience managing logistics across private jets and superyachts, ultra-high-net-worth families expect exceptional skill sets from modern live-in nannies.

In a recent Financial Times feature titled , author Tara Loader Wilkinson explores the shifting dynamics of elite childcare and domestic placement.

Our Founder and CEO, Anita Rogers, weighed in on the growing demand for specialized, highly qualified professionals across major global hubs like New York, Los Angeles, Texas, London and Dubai.

“Experience working on a superyacht and a private jet is just assumed, rather than requested,” notes Anita Rogers. She highlights that with around 7,000 clients seeking exceptionally qualified nannies, many families now utilize two or more rotation (rota) nannies to maintain seamless, year-round, 24/7 care.

Because demand for top-tier live-in staff far outstrips supply, the candidate selection process has become a two-way street. Highlighting luxury living accommodations, comprehensive benefits and structured work schedules are now crucial factors for families looking to stand out to elite talent.

At 百花视频, we specialize in navigating these complex talent landscapes to match families with world-class estate, childcare and personal staff tailored to their exact standards.

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By Alexandria Parry, BAHS UK Senior Placement Specialist and 聽Special Educational Needs (SEN) Specialist. This is the first article in our Understanding Behaviour series. In the coming articles, we’ll explore some of these areas in more depth, including why particular patterns of behaviour develop, emotional regulation and co-regulation, and how parents and professional caregivers can support children through challenging moments.

Behaviour is one of the main ways children interact with and respond to the world around them. It can tell us when something feels difficult, when a need isn’t being met, when expectations exceed the skills they have available in that moment, or when a child has learnt that a particular behaviour gets a particular response. Yet behaviour is rarely as straightforward as it first seems.

When a child’s behaviour changes or becomes more challenging, it is worth considering what else might be going on. Have they slept well? Are they hungry? Has something happened at school or with a friend? Has their routine changed, or have they simply had a particularly demanding day?

These questions won’t always give us an obvious answer, but they remind us that what we see on the surface is only one part of the picture.

The same behaviour can mean very different things for different children. A child who refuses to get dressed in the morning may be struggling with the transition ahead, avoiding something they find difficult, experiencing sensory discomfort or simply not wanting to stop what they are doing. They may also have learnt that refusing to get dressed delays the morning routine.

Equally, the reason may not be the same every time the behaviour occurs. Understanding behaviour isn’t therefore about finding one explanation and applying it to everything a child does. It is about building a fuller picture of the child, the behaviour and the context in which it is happening.

Behaviour gives us information

鈥�Behaviour is communication鈥� is a phrase we hear frequently, particularly when talking about children with additional needs. There is some truth in it, but I think it can sometimes be oversimplified.

Communication suggests there is a clear message being sent. In reality, children don’t always understand what they are feeling themselves, let alone have a particular message they are consciously trying to communicate.

A child who becomes distressed before school may not recognise that they are anxious, just as a child who lashes out at the end of a long day may not know that they are overwhelmed. The behaviour still tells us something, even if the child cannot tell us exactly what.

I find it more helpful to think of behaviour as聽giving us information. The challenge is working out what that information might be telling us.

This is where patterns become useful. A single incident rarely gives us the full picture, but over time we may notice that a behaviour happens more frequently during transitions, after school, when several demands are placed at once, or in particularly busy environments. We may also notice that the same behaviour is absent in other situations.

These patterns can help us understand what may be contributing to the behaviour, without assuming there is one simple explanation behind it.

鈥淏ut they don’t behave like this at school鈥�

Children’s behaviour can look very different depending on where they are and who they are with.

A child may cope well throughout the school day and then become highly emotional at home. They may behave differently with a nanny than with a parent, or struggle in one environment with something they manage well in another.

It can be tempting to see this as evidence that a child聽can聽control their behaviour when they want to. But behaviour changing across environments tells us something about the environment too.

Children often feel safer expressing a wider range of emotions and behaviours with the people they trust most. They may also have spent considerable energy meeting the social, behavioural and academic expectations of the school day, leaving them with much less capacity by the time they get home.

Rather than asking why a child can 鈥渂ehave at school鈥�, it can be more useful to look at what is different between the two settings. Is there more structure? Greater predictability? Different expectations? More support? Do adults respond differently when difficulties arise?

The fact that a child manages something in one setting doesn’t make their difficulty in another any less real.聽The difference itself is information.

What happens around behaviour matters too

Understanding a child’s needs and emotional state is important, but we also need to consider how behaviour is shaped by what happens around it.

Children learn from what happens as a result of their behaviour. When a behaviour consistently leads to an outcome that works for the child, they are more likely to use that behaviour again. This process is known as聽reinforcement, and it can happen without adults realising they are reinforcing a particular behaviour.

For example, a child may become extremely distressed whenever an iPad is switched off. Their distress may be entirely genuine. They may find transitions difficult or struggle with the disappointment of a preferred activity ending. However, if crying or shouting repeatedly results in the iPad being returned, that response may reinforce the behaviour. Over time, the child learns that escalating when the iPad is removed can result in regaining access to it.

Importantly, the emotional experience and the learning process can exist at the same time. A child can be genuinely distressed by a boundary while also learning that a particular behavioural response can change the outcome.

Understanding why a child is struggling doesn’t mean every boundary needs to change. A child can find a transition genuinely difficult and still need to leave the park. They can be disappointed that screen time has ended while the boundary around screen time remains the same.

This is also where聽replacement behaviours聽are important. Rather than simply trying to stop an unhelpful behaviour, we need to help the child learn what they can do instead. For example, a child who becomes distressed or refuses a task when they need a break can be taught a more helpful way to ask for one.

The longer-term aim isn’t simply to reduce unhelpful behaviour, but to help children develop more helpful ways of navigating situations they find difficult.

Consistency creates predictability

The adults around a child form part of this picture too.

Parents, nannies and other caregivers don’t need identical approaches, but broadly consistent expectations and responses help children understand what to expect.

If one adult maintains a boundary, another negotiates when a child becomes upset and another removes the expectation altogether, the child receives very different information about what happens in response to their behaviour.

Consistency isn’t simply about adults presenting a united front. It creates predictability and influences what children learn over time.

This is particularly important when several people are involved in a child’s care. Parents and nannies may notice different behaviours or patterns depending on the situations they experience with the child. Sharing those observations can help everyone build a fuller picture and respond more consistently.

Building the bigger picture

There is rarely one explanation for challenging behaviour, just as there is rarely one strategy that will work for every child.

Behaviour may reflect a need a child cannot yet identify or communicate. The environment may be asking more of them than they can manage in that moment, a skill may still be developing, or previous responses may have reinforced the behaviour. Often, several of these factors are interacting at once.

Understanding this doesn’t mean that every difficult situation needs to be avoided or every boundary removed. Instead, it gives us a better starting point from which to consider what a child might need and what they may need to learn.

We won’t always know exactly why a child behaves in a particular way. Children are complex, and so is behaviour. But looking beyond what we see on the surface allows us to build a clearer picture, and that understanding provides the foundation for everything that comes next.

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百花视频 is proud to be featured in The Economist, with founder Anita Rogers sharing her perspective on the growing demand for highly qualified nannies and the evolution of childcare in private households.

The feature explores how rising expectations are reshaping the profession, from the experience families seek to the schedules and compensation they offer. As Anita explains, families are increasingly willing to invest in candidates who can meet the demands of their households.

For families with international lifestyles, that experience can extend well beyond the nursery. The article highlights demand for nannies with advanced training, strong educational backgrounds, language skills and the ability to travel confidently with a family.

Anita also discusses the importance of familiarity with fully staffed homes and travel aboard private aircraft and yachts. These environments require professionals who can adapt to a household鈥檚 routines while keeping children鈥檚 care at the center of their work.

A central theme is the rise of rotational, or rota, nanny arrangements. Rather than coordinating separate weekday, weekend and travel caregivers, families may employ two nannies who alternate scheduled periods on and off duty, providing more consistent coverage with familiar caregivers.

As Anita notes, rotational schedules can also appeal to nannies who value extended blocks of time off. The feature acknowledges the intensity of the working periods and the personal considerations involved, underscoring why the right arrangement must suit both the family and the professional.

For BAHS, the conversation highlights the value of a thoughtful match: understanding a family鈥檚 lifestyle alongside a candidate鈥檚 experience, availability and priorities. We are pleased to contribute to this discussion about the expertise and commitment behind professional childcare.

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Recommendations from our team!

In this blog post, we asked聽the BAHS team to share their top recommendations for family and caregiving apps. Our team of 30+ women based around the world, many of whom are mothers and/or former nannies, shared their favorite apps for making family life and caregiving more streamlined.

Huckleberry was by far the most recommended app among聽our team. The聽baby tracker and sleep guidance tool is designed for parents of newborns up to five-year-olds.聽Katie Montalbano, BAHS Chief Operations Officer and mother of two, said 鈥淗uckleberry is chef’s kiss鈥� and聽Alanna Verde, Talent Acquisition Specialist and new mother, shared that Huckleberry was a 鈥渓ifesaver鈥� for her. We recommend this app particularly for new parents to help them track baby鈥檚 habits, including sleep, feeding, diaper changes, and growth. It also uses AI and data analysis to predict ideal nap and bedtime schedules.

Katie Montalbano raved about this app sharing, 鈥淚 love it. It’s an app where you post pictures of the kids, and anyone you invite can access them. Personally, I have all our family members, my two best friends, and an aunt who asked to be added. I post every picture I take of my kids there. We don’t like posting the kids a ton on social media, so this gives access to just the people we know and trust. Family Album also saves me from sending pictures to multiple text chats every time there’s a big thing, like a holiday or back-to-school. People can log in whenever they want to catch up on the day-to-day of the kids’ lives and download their own favorite pictures, but if they only want to check in once a month, that’s fine too. I also like using it as one main place to look back at pictures of the kids when they were babies. They love looking back too!鈥�

Several BAHS recruiters recommended Wonder Weeks, an app designed to help parents understand and track their baby鈥檚 developmental milestones. Based on the idea that babies go through predictable periods of cognitive and developmental change, the app provides information about what parents may notice during different stages, along with suggestions for activities that support development. It can be particularly helpful for new parents who want a better understanding of why their baby鈥檚 sleep, mood, or behavior might be changing as they reach new milestones.

Several members of our recruiting team recommended BabySparks, an app focused on early childhood development. It provides age-appropriate activities designed to support babies鈥� and young children鈥檚 cognitive, language, motor, social and emotional development. Parents and caregivers can use the app to find simple activities to incorporate into everyday routines, while also tracking developmental progress. We particularly like it as a resource for parents and nannies looking for easy, engaging ways to support a child鈥檚 development without adding another complicated schedule to the day.

Solid Starts was another popular recommendation from our team, particularly for parents navigating the transition to solid foods. The app and accompanying resources provide guidance on introducing foods to babies, including information about preparation, serving sizes and age-appropriate ways to offer different foods. It also offers guidance around allergens and choking hazards, making it a useful reference for parents and caregivers who want to feel more confident when introducing new foods. For families working with a nanny, it can also be a helpful resource for ensuring everyone is following the same approach to introducing and serving food.

Recommended by both聽Zoey Ingarfield听补苍诲听Emma Hopkinson, Seesaw is a digital learning platform that helps teachers, students and families stay connected. Schools can use the platform to share classroom activities, updates, photos and learning materials, giving parents and caregivers a window into a child鈥檚 day and progress at school. For families with school-age children, Seesaw can make it easier for parents, nannies and other caregivers to stay informed about assignments, activities and classroom communications, even when parents are traveling or have demanding schedules.

Kara Cervone聽highly recommends this family organizer; she shared that the app is 鈥済reat for keeping the family calendar, grocery lists, inventory lists, meal plans, recipes鈥� all in one place.

鈥淚t’s a really sleek app and calendar, and it has a picture screensaver, so it sits on my kitchen counter and acts like a virtual frame with a slideshow going constantly. The kids love seeing old pictures pop up and saying “hey, remember that?!” or “how old was I there?!”

When you click in, everyone has access to the family calendar, which helps keep my husband and me aligned. There’s also a shopping list split by store, so we both have access on the device and on the app on our phones. We also have access to the weekly menu with the corresponding recipes, so either of us can pull it up and start cooking or prepping.

Finally, we love using Skylight as my six-year-old’s chore chart. She loves running up and marking off a chore she’s completed that day, aiming for the “celebration” it shows once all her chores are done. Then she checks in on her potential rewards. Each chore earns a set number of stars, and we’ve set a number of stars to equal a certain reward. She loves it, and it’s definitely helped with getting more chores done!鈥�-聽Katie Montalbano, BAHS Chief Operations Officer

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One of Europe鈥檚 smallest countries (it rests at number 7 on the list, not quite as small as Malta but just a fraction of the size of Montenegro) is also one of the wealthiest, safest, and best at providing private, luxury experiences.

While small, the country is incredibly multinational. Nearly half of residents are foreign nationals, and English is widely spoken alongside Luxembourgish, French, and German. Luxembourg is known for its excellent healthcare and education, as well as free public transportation throughout the entire nation, and an abundance of green space despite being a global financial center. The small nation is also home to 12 Michelin-starred restaurants. In this blog post, we are sharing some of our favorite places to visit while in Luxembourg.

Historic Hotels

, a聽Relais & Ch芒teaux member hotel, is our favorite place to stay in Luxembourg. It is nestled in a historic printing house in the heart of the city center, within walking distance of all the city鈥檚 main attractions. The elegant hotel has a full spa, a lively bar, and a gorgeous restaurant,听(worth a visit even if you鈥檙e not a hotel guest).

Gourmet Dining

The country is abundant in excellent food, including 12 Michelin-starred restaurants, ranging聽from refined French cuisine to exceptional Italian and innovative contemporary dining. Notable favorites include聽听补苍诲听. La Villa de Camille et Julien is just the right mix of high-end and relaxed, and unlike many Michelin-starred restaurants, they offer an聽脿聽la carte menu. Visit the gorgeous herb garden in the courtyard or stop by the smoking room for a Havana cigar. Mosconi, on the other hand, is the epitome of formal fine dining. Located in an elegant townhouse, the Italian restaurant serves exquisite small plates with top-notch hospitality. The menu changes regularly and no two visits will ever be the same.

Walk Through History

Luxembourg City’s Old Quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Europe’s most overlooked historic centers. Wander along cobbled streets lined with centuries-old buildings, explore the dramatic Bock Casemates carved into the city’s cliffs as early as the 1600s, and pause at panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Alzette and P茅trusse valleys.

Beyond the Capital

Once you鈥檝e explored the main city, it鈥檚 very easy to venture out and see the rest of the country. It is an excellent place for hiking. Within an hour’s drive, you’ll find rolling vineyards along the Moselle River, historic castles, thriving forests, and charming villages.. The country’s extensive network of hiking trails, including sections of the renowned Mullerthal Trail, winds through dramatic rock formations, wooded valleys, and peaceful countryside. We highly suggest adding at least two days to your trip to explore the countryside. If you have time,听Echternach, the oldest city in Luxembourg, is well-worth a visit. There, about 40 minutes from the capital, you鈥檒l find riverside views, Medieval architecture, gorgeous churches, and rolling hills.

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百花视频 is proud to be featured in The Independent, exploring how high-earning families are increasingly building specialized household teams to manage the complexity of modern family life.

, 鈥�$250,000 in staff, name consults and luxury potty training: These parents run their homes like corporations,鈥� The Independent examines how affluent families are applying the same level of structure, delegation and operational planning to their homes that they would bring to a business.

Founder and CEO Anita Rogers shares insight into the growing demand for clearly defined household roles and the shift away from expecting one person to manage every need. From rotational nannies and Newborn Care Specialists to household managers, executive personal assistants, private chefs and chauffeurs, today鈥檚 families are increasingly investing in specialized professionals who can work together as a coordinated team.

As Anita explains in the piece, many larger households now operate much like privately run organizations. Household managers may oversee staff, budgets, vendors and multiple properties, while family assistants coordinate travel, school schedules and the family鈥檚 day-to-day logistics. This structure allows each team member to focus on their area of expertise while creating a more seamless experience for the family.

The feature also highlights the significant investment involved in building and maintaining a fully staffed household. Annual payroll can exceed $1 million before benefits and employment expenses, with staffing budgets for larger estates reaching several million dollars each year. BAHS supports families through this process by advising on competitive compensation, schedules, benefits, compliance and the rigorous vetting required to find the right long-term fit.

Most importantly, the article reinforces that professional household support is not about outsourcing parenthood. It is about reducing the domestic and logistical workload so parents can be more present with their children and spend their time where it matters most.

With placements across the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and the Middle East, BAHS continues to help families build thoughtful, high-performing household teams designed around their unique needs, priorities and lifestyles.

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Air Taxis Taking Flight in Dubai this Year

In February of this year,听announced they would be launching 鈥淯ber Air powered by Joby鈥� later this year in Dubai. Joby is positioning this service as the ability to book an all-electric air taxi directly in the Uber app, just as one would order a car today. Meanwhile in聽took effect on July 1, paving the way for publicly funded vertiport development and signaling the state’s commitment to advanced air mobility. These announcements are just two in a flurry of recent news about Advanced Air Mobility.

While air taxis may sound futuristic, the concept isn’t entirely new. Similar services operated in major cities during the 1950s through the 1970s, although today’s aircraft are dramatically different in both technology and design. In this blog post, we are breaking down some of these new terms and examining how these technologies might affect the future of luxury travel.

What exactly is Advanced Air Mobility?

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is a new sector of aviation designed to transport passengers and cargo using new types of aircraft, including electric air taxis for short-distance journeys, such as city centers to airports.

These 鈥渁ir taxis鈥� combine elements of helicopters and airplanes and are often called eVTOLs (Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft). Like a helicopter, they can take off and land vertically without a runway. Once airborne, many of these aircraft transition into winged flight, allowing them to travel more efficiently and quietly than traditional helicopters. They are electrically powered and are designed to produce significantly less noise, fewer emissions, and lower operating costs than conventional helicopters.

Airports for these types of aircrafts are called vertiports. These are much smaller than traditional airports and are ideally intended to be integrated into high-traffic areas, such as marinas, stadiums, city centers, hospitals, and more. Rather than requiring entirely new airports, many developers envision adapting existing helicopter facilities into vertiports, reducing both cost and construction time. Florida’s recent legislation is intended to support this type of infrastructure development.

How is this different from existing services like BLADE, which offer short flights from NYC to the Hamptons and to and from airports?

The primary difference is the type of aircraft. BLADE use conventional helicopters and sometimes sea planes. Air taxi companies like Joby, Archer Aviation, and Eve Air Mobility are developing quieter, all-electric aircraft designed specifically for frequent urban passenger flights. One of the major advantages of eVTOL technology is its potential to reduce operating costs over time, making short-distance air travel more accessible than traditional helicopter services.

What might booking an air taxi look like in practice?

Joby has marketed the service as very similar to ordering an Uber ride today. Passengers would use the Uber app to book a flight on short notice; the service would then send ground transportation to the rider’s current location and transport them to the vertiport. From there, the passenger would check-in (without the hassle of traditional airport security), and then arrive at their destination in a matter of minutes.

While Dubai is expected to be among the first cities to launch commercial air taxi service, widespread adoption in the US and the UK will likely take longer as regulators continue to certify aircraft and develop the framework for these types of commercial operations.

What does this mean for the future of luxury travel?

For travelers accustomed to private aviation, Advanced Air Mobility has the potential to transform the “last mile” of a journey.聽For example, busy families could land at a major airport and then take an air taxi directly to a city centre, marina, or luxury resort, bypassing the road traffic that often adds significant time to the journey.聽While that kind of convenience may still be several years away in many countries, we look forward to seeing Joby’s rollout in Dubai and are curious to watch how similar services develop across the US, Europe, and the UK.

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Consistency is Key

As much as possible, try to keep those struggling with memory loss on a regular schedule. This includes morning routines and bedtimes, mealtimes, and medications. Be sure to communicate the schedule with all caregivers to be sure it remains consistent each day. It might be helpful to put written reminders around the home 鈥� a calendar in the kitchen, a sign with the day of the week, etc.

Adjust the Home

As loved ones age, it is helpful to adjust the home to meet their needs. Small changes like shower chairs, swapping out unstable furniture for safer models, and adding safety rails can allow the person a little bit of extra independence. You might add extra photos of loved ones around the house, as well as written reminders 鈥� a medication schedule in the bathroom, a calendar (with days clearly marked off) in the kitchen etc.

Don鈥檛 Forget Independence and Joy

It can be easy to get bogged down in the minutiae of everyday and just focus on making sure your loved one eats and is clean etc. Even when struggling with memory loss, the person you know and love is still there 鈥� make it a point to include activities they used to love as much as possible. Read to them, watch old movies, play music, and recount memories. All of these things can help raise their spirits and strengthen your bond. As much as is safely possible, encourage independence. Sometimes swaps like switching from button pants to elastic pants can make it easier for loved ones to dress themselves, and maintain more of their independence.

Be Gentle and Respectful

As hard as it is on the family, aging is just as challenging for the person experiencing it. Don鈥檛 forget to be kind and patient, with your loved one and with yourself. If you find yourself rushing or losing energy, it might be time to take a break and ask for help. And remember to always speak to and about the person as though they can hear and process the words you are saying, even if they seem to be asleep or unable to understand. Often people understand more of what is going on around them than is readily obvious to outsiders.

Take Care of Yourself

Caregiver burnout is extremely common, making self-care essential for both you and your loved one. Prioritizing rest, proper nutrition, and personal time allows you to provide better care. Don鈥檛 hesitate to ask for help when you need it; there are various levels of care available from temporary and part-time assistance to overnight care. Seeking help doesn鈥檛 diminish your role as a caregiver; it strengthens it, ensuring you can continue to be present and engaged.

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Most parents want to raise children who are thoughtful and engaged with the world, but also tech-savvy and digitally skilled. The balance can be difficult to manage, especially as technology rapidly improves and becomes聽increasingly integrated into every facet of daily life. The statistics demonstrate that as children age, their screen time rises dramatically; numbers from the聽聽show that children ages 2-8 average nearly 4 hours per day of screen time which jumps to 5.5 for children 8-13 and then again to over 8 hours for children 14-17. That is an incredible amount of time: 56 hours per week for many teenagers.聽

Building good habits from a young age and consistently revisiting boundaries as children age and technology evolves are key to managing an ever-changing technological landscape. The family approach to screen time must be reinforced and consistently supported by all caregivers in the home. In this blog post, we are sharing our tips for tech-conscious nannying.

Utilize Tech Wisely

Technology isn鈥檛 the enemy in a healthy home. As has been well established, there are plenty of ways nannies and children alike can benefit from technology, from organization to education to positive entertainment. However, it鈥檚 not just about avoiding an over-reliance on screens – it is important to consider what is lost when a child spends hours in front of a screen. The opportunity cost might be less time outdoors, less time moving their bodies, and less time socializing with others. The goal shouldn鈥檛 be to blindly cut down on screen time or limit access to technology but to thoughtfully look at the whole picture,听both how it can enrich a child鈥檚 experience and understanding of the world and what it may take away. Plan to revisit your technology plan every few months as both children age and technology changes.

Assess Current Screen Time

First, we suggest considering where your family currently is in terms of screen time. Be realistic. Check your phone to see how much time you yourself spend on it each day – you might be surprised. Look at your child鈥檚 current schedule and assess the current situation. How much of that screen time is spent on education and how much on entertainment? Both are important, but both should be handled thoughtfully and intentionally. Once you honestly understand how much time you spend on screens, you can decide how much to cut back, if needed. Set goals as a family and keep communication open. We always recommend framing these changes in a positive way – instead of focusing on reducing screen time, focus on increasing time outdoors. Natural changes to a family鈥檚 schedule can often adjust screen time without the need for strict or formal rules. For example, if you notice that your family often watches an hour of TV every day before dinner, you might replace that three times per week with a family board game or a walk outside. 聽In general, we typically recommend against using screen time as a reward or lack of as a punishment. We also find that broad, completely inflexible rules (hard three-hour limit on screen time per day, for example) don鈥檛 typically work long-term as changes to a child鈥檚 social or educational needs should be taken into account. These can be good starting points but prepare to adapt as needed.

Communication and Boundaries

It is critical that everyone in the home is on the same page when it comes to rules around technology. Have an open and honest conversation with your nanny about phone rules, photo taking, any cameras in the home, and how much screen time the children can have, and what specifically it can be used for (entertainment, education, socializing, etc.). Speak to children about expectations and changes, and encourage them to communicate to you if they feel things need to change. Be ready to evolve as needed.

Increase Time Outdoors and Hands-On Activities

This is the most important factor that will impact how successful your screen time goals are. Instead of focusing on cutting back screen time, focus on increasing time outdoors, hours around the table together, finding local adventures, and exploring new hobbies. As children discover new passions in the world, their need to be in front of the screen will naturally lessen. Encourage children to try new things and fail and try again.聽Click here to read our recent post on the importance of free play for young children.

Pay Attention to What Children are Doing Online

Of course, parents should monitor children鈥檚 online activities for safety. However, it鈥檚 equally as important to take an interest in what they鈥檙e spending time doing. If they mention a new game, ask questions about it or even download and try it yourself. Use their tech interests as a way to bond and show you鈥檙e interested in what they care about. Regularly ask children which apps they are using and how they spend their time (even if you already know the answers from safety tracking).

Lead by Example

Children watch what we do and learn from it. If the rule is no phones at the dinner table, this should apply to the whole family. Make sure you are intentional and lead by example. You want to model a healthy lifestyle, not send the message that excess screen time is something they can look forward to as an adult.

Use Tech in Moderation

All that being said, modern nannies and all caregivers absolutely have to be tech-savvy in today鈥檚 world. Nannies should be comfortable using educational apps, baby monitors and apps, digital scheduling, smart home safety devices, telehealth, virtual learning, and more.

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In the past, there were two main types of air travel: commercial and private. In the past few years, a new sector of 鈥渟emi-private鈥� flights has emerged and is gaining traction. In this post, we break down what this means exactly and what the benefits and drawbacks of traveling this way are.

What are semi-private flights?

There are many different ways these companies are structured behind-the-scenes but essentially, a semi-private flight is a private aircraft where individuals can purchase single seats.聽The operating cost of the flight is shared among the travelers.聽Travelers enjoy many of the perks of traveling on a private jet but for a lower cost than chartering an entire jet. Some companies allow you to book聽脿 la carte聽like you would a commercial plane ticket, while others require membership fees.

What are the benefits of semi-private flights?

Travelers enjoy many of the same benefits they would if they chartered their own jet: bypassing typical airport security, the ability to arrive closer to departure, access to smaller airports, spacious seating, and premium amenities. It is more cost-effective than chartering an entire jet, and depending on the route, can sometimes be less expensive than a business or first-class seat on a commercial plane.聽Semi-private flights offer more privacy than commercial air travel because there are far fewer people aboard (typically 7鈥�14 guests).聽Most semi-private flights also allow pets to travel in the cabin with the guests.

What are the drawbacks?

The biggest drawback compared to private travel is privacy. Although smaller than a commercial flight, you are still traveling with a limited number of strangers.聽Another drawback is the limited number of routes and schedules compared to commercial airlines, as well as less flexibility than fully private charter.

What companies offer semi-private flights?

Many operators offer this now; the main ones are聽,听,听,听,听听补苍诲听.

Who are semi-private flights right for?

With the recent increase in airport delays, cancellations, and hassles, more and more individuals who previously flew commercial are choosing semi-private. They are better for those looking for more certainty (although, of course, these can still be cancelled for weather reasons, they are rarely delayed), for those traveling with pets or small children, and for frequent fliers who are looking for a luxury experience without the headache of major airport security. Some travelers who traditionally fly private are choosing semi-private when flying alone, either for cost-cutting or for sustainability reasons. Many families who fly privately may fly their staff semi-private when they鈥檙e not traveling together; this allows the staff to arrive at the smaller, often closer, airport and not waste hours on airport security.

How much do semi-private flights cost?

Prices vary wildly depending on route and operator. JSX offers short flights (Burbank to Napa, for example) for as low as $249. New York to Miami is currently around $700. Other operators offer flights for $1500+. Membership fees may also apply, depending on the provider.

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