Great Nannies Are Born to Support Families
- Brynn Ungerleider, Premier Nanny Network
- 2 hours ago
- 4 min read
Some people know very early in life that they are meant to care for others.
Doctors often feel called toward healing.
Teachers feel drawn toward helping children learn and grow.
Veterinarians dedicate themselves to caring for animals who cannot speak for themselves.
Nannies feel something very similar.
The best nannies are not simply people looking for flexible work or “easy money.” The best nannies are people who genuinely feel fulfilled supporting children, easing stress inside the home, and becoming a steady, trusted presence in a family’s life.
After more than 20 years working as a professional nanny myself, I can confidently say this work is not something most people can fully understand unless they have lived it.
Because great nannies do far more than supervise children.
Great nannies support entire family systems.
Why Great Nannies Become Part of the Family
One of the reasons families become so emotionally connected to their nanny is because great nannies naturally begin caring for the family as a whole.
A great nanny notices what needs to be done before being asked.
They think ahead constantly.
They absorb stress quietly.
They create calm.
They help children feel emotionally safe and supported.
Over time, many nannies become woven into the rhythm of the household itself.
I remember supporting career-driven mothers who were stretched incredibly thin trying to balance work, parenting, household management, and the emotional pressure of holding everything together. Some evenings I would prepare dinner, reset the kitchen, organize the children’s things, and help create enough calm that when mom walked through the door she could simply be present with her family instead of immediately beginning another shift of work inside the home.
I still remember one mother crying because she finally felt like she could breathe again.
That is what great nannies do every single day.
Great Nannies Support Families Through Life’s Hardest Seasons
One of the things people outside this industry rarely understand is how deeply nannies step into families during vulnerable moments in life.
I once worked with a widowed father navigating unimaginable grief while trying to raise his children and keep life moving forward. Supporting that family went far beyond childcare. It meant helping create warmth and consistency during a season of profound loss.
I remember baking recipes from the children’s late mother’s cookbook because familiar meals brought comfort into the home. I made it a point to help the children laugh every day because children still deserve joy even in grief.
I also worked closely with divorced families navigating incredibly difficult transitions between households. In those situations, consistency becomes everything for children.
Showing up reliably.Creating emotional stability.Helping children feel safe regardless of what tension existed between adults.
Nannies often become bridges during life’s hardest chapters.
Many Great Nannies Stay Too Long in Unhealthy Situations
One of the difficult realities of this industry is that many great nannies care so deeply that they sometimes stay in unhealthy dynamics longer than they should.
They overextend themselves emotionally.
They go above and beyond constantly.
They absorb household stress because they genuinely love the children involved.
Many nannies continue giving everything they have because the children feel like family to them.
That emotional investment is beautiful, but it can also make boundaries difficult.
This work requires enormous emotional intelligence, resilience, patience, and self-awareness. It is not simply playing with children all day. It is long-term emotional support work happening quietly inside homes.
Why the Nanny Industry Changed After Covid
After Covid, the nanny industry shifted dramatically.
As childcare needs increased, many people entered the industry believing nannying was easy, flexible income without fully understanding the emotional and mental demands the work actually requires.
But great nannies are not simply people willing to watch children.
Great nannies understand:
emotional regulation
household dynamics
child development
communication
adaptability
professionalism inside private homes
long-term emotional consistency for children
This is one of the reasons proper vetting matters so much when families are searching for support. Premier Nanny Network has an 8 point vetting system for each nanny looking for placement.
Not everyone is naturally equipped for this type of work, and children deserve caregivers who are emotionally capable of truly stepping into the role with care, professionalism, and maturity.
Why Finding the Right Nanny Matters So Much
The right nanny can completely change the emotional rhythm of a home.
Children become calmer.
Parents become more present.
Households function with less overwhelm and tension.
Over the years, I have built a network of nannies who genuinely care about this work at a deep level. I also spend a great deal of time educating both families and nannies because healthy placements require understanding and support on both sides.
Ironically, years ago I avoided agencies entirely because many treated nannies as disposable rather than valuable professionals. Back then, many caregivers were finding jobs through Craigslist and hoping for the best while navigating an industry with very little protection or professionalism.
That experience shaped how I built Premier Nanny Network.
I wanted to create an agency rooted in:
respect for caregivers
thoughtful family support
emotional intelligence
professionalism
long-term successful placements
Because when nannies are respected and supported properly, families benefit tremendously too.
Great Nannies Are Driven by Heart
At the center of this work is something much deeper than childcare.
Great nannies are often people who naturally feel called toward supporting others.
They create calm in difficult moments.
They notice what families need before anyone says it out loud.
They show up consistently, lovingly, and professionally day after day.
Many become some of the most meaningful people in a child’s life.
And after spending more than two decades doing this work myself, I can honestly say it has never simply been a job to me.
It has always been a calling.
If you want to meet with me, scheduled your complimentary consultation. I would love to help support your family!
About the Author
Brynn is the founder of Premier Nanny Network and brings over two decades of experience as a professional nanny and household systems specialist. Having worked with families through career transitions, burnout, divorce, grief, relocation, and the everyday demands of raising children, she understands that childcare is often just one piece of a much larger puzzle.
Whether a family is navigating career demands, household overwhelm, life transitions, or divorce, Brynn helps parents identify the right support, reduce daily stress, and create solutions that are felt in everyday life.
Work with Brynn
1.) Complete the Parent Intake Form
2.) Attend the consultation call
3.) Match with thoughtful, vetted support
4.) Welcome peace into your parenting!
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