New York's top agencies place nannies with extraordinary access to a family's life. The more a placement asks of that trust, the more it helps to have someone in the process who works only for you.
Tammy Gold, LCSW, spent years matching families with nannies before writing Secrets of the Nanny Whisperer (Penguin). Today she works beside families, and their agencies, as a neutral expert: defining the job, interviewing candidates, checking references and setting up the first 30 days.
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Tammy ran a nanny placement practice serving New York families and wrote the Penguin guide to hiring well. Today she works independently and by video, with no affiliation with any agency, and is comfortable working under a confidentiality agreement.
One hour with Tammy by video — fully confidential.
$189
Screening call, reference questions, clinical interview, and trial-day checklist.
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Tammy is not an agency and has no affiliation with, or financial interest in, any agency or program you use. She provides independent expert guidance; decisions remain your family’s. Legal, tax, visa, and licensing questions belong with the appropriate professional or agency.