All posts by Adelaine Faye
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Adelaine Faye | November 1, 2011
Your Kids Are Picking Up On The Babysitter’s Values. Sorry.
I always make a point to become a chameleon for the different families I babysit. I try to leave...
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Adelaine Faye | October 25, 2011
Why Do Parents Assume The Babysitter Parties All The Time?
I'll admit, a lot of the elbow nudges and winks from parents are intended to be playful. I'm...
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Adelaine Faye | October 19, 2011
Sorry I Accidently Corrupted Your 5-Year-Old With My Lady Gaga Halloween Costume
"Show me on your phone!" She pointed almost instinctively to my Blackberry and requested an image. Her mother...
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Adelaine Faye | October 11, 2011
No, I Won’t Babysit On Halloween — I Have My Own Trick-Or-Treating To Do
With all the images out there of parents deciding on Halloween candy, agonizing over costumes, and...
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Adelaine Faye | October 5, 2011
Nannies: Another Casualty Of The Mommy Wars
As a sometimes babysitter and former nanny, I am not exempt from the Mommy Wars. I have been...
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Adelaine Faye | September 28, 2011
I’m The Babysitter, Not Your Secret Double Agent
When I first moved Brooklyn, I often babysat and nannied for many children who lived in relatively the...
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Adelaine Faye | September 20, 2011
I’m The Nanny And It’s Ok To Friend Me On Facebook
As far as you know, I'm the sweet, even-tempered young lady who doesn't object to you getting home...
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Adelaine Faye | September 13, 2011
Confessions Of A Governess: The Mother-In-Law Problem
Confessions of a Governess is a Mommyish series from the perspective of someone who gets paid to watch...
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Adelaine Faye | September 6, 2011
Confessions Of A Governess: You Don’t Have To Clean Up For Me, I’m Just The Babysitter
Confessions of a Governess is a Mommyish series from the perspective of...
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Adelaine Faye | August 30, 2011
Confessions Of A Governess: Nanny Nightmares, I Got Stuck Babysitting For Two Families In One Night
Confessions of a Governess is a Mommyish series from the perspective of someone...
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Adelaine Faye | August 23, 2011
Confessions Of A Governess: Your Kid’s School Doesn’t Need Proof That I’m The Nanny
Confessions of a Governess is a Mommyish series from the perspective of someone who...
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Adelaine Faye | August 16, 2011
Confessions Of A Governess: The Subway Is The Scariest Place To Transport Kids
Confessions of a Governess is a Mommyish series from the ...
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Adelaine Faye | August 9, 2011
Confessions Of A Governess: Moms, Don’t Be Afraid To Relate To Your 20-Something Babysitter
Confessions of a Governess is a Mommyish series from the ...
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Adelaine Faye | August 2, 2011
Confessions Of A Governess: Do I Need To Be A Doctoral Candidate To Watch Your Kid?
Confessions of a Governess is a Mommyish series from the ...