Tamara Gold MSW, LCSW, CEC

Tammy Gold is the only therapist and author in the world who has literally written the book on caregiving. In her groundbreaking book Secrets of the Nanny Whisperer: A Practical Guide for Finding and Achieving the Gold Standard of Care for Your Child, she created the first childcare bible—a step-by-step guide to selecting, onboarding, and managing caregivers.

Now, Tammy brings that same evidence-based Care Map Method™ to both childcare and eldercare coaching. Families receive not just advice, but a structured formula, visual Care Maps, and downloadable manuals that make caregiving clear, measurable, and safe. Tammy Gold, MSW, LCSW, CEC

Parenting through COVID while relocating and working remotely pushed me—and many families—into survival mode. I studied the neurochemistry of stress and shame and rebuilt my practice around a simple idea: help children by supporting their parents with a compassionate, clinically grounded method that is visual, fast, and teachable. Care Map reunites my coaching and childcare expertise (from Secrets of the Nanny Whisperer) with new eldercare guidance—serving the full family lifecycle.

Concierge Services in Los Angeles & Virtual Coaching Everywhere

• Virtual Coaching: Families nationwide can book 1:1 sessions or download Care Map Manuals to get immediate relief and structure.

• Concierge In-Home Services (Los Angeles): For families seeking VIP support, Tammy offers in-person coaching, hands-on assessments, and personalized caregiver placement guidance.

Why Work With Tammy?

• The Only Therapist, Coach, and Author in Caregiving: No other expert combines these credentials with published authority.

• Structured Formula: Families get a repeatable, measurable system — not vague advice.

• Safety-First: From background checks to trial days, Tammy’s protocols prevent dangerous or misaligned hires.

• Full Lifecycle Support: From baby’s first caregiver to end-of-life dignity, the Care Map Method covers the entire family lifespan.

• Global Recognition: Featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, CBS, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Parents, and Time.

Working with Tammy Gold isn’t just helpful — it’s essential.
Finding, selecting, and managing childcare or eldercare providers is not just a convenience. It is a matter of family safety, development, and well-being.

How To Work With Tammy

Parenting looks different at every stage. Tammy applies developmental psychology and the Care Map Method to solve problems by age:

• Infants: sleep, feeding, bonding, caregiver setup.

• Toddlers: tantrums, toilet learning, autonomy, safety.

• Preschool: social skills, school readiness, separation.

• School Age: homework, screen time, sibling rivalry.

• Teens: motivation, boundaries, mental health supports.

• College Transition: emotional coaching for young adults and parents.

When it comes to childcare, Tammy’s system is unmatched. She personally guides families through the entire caregiver journey:

• Assess: Clarify must-haves, dealbreakers, and family values.

• Recruit: Find quality candidates through trusted channels.

• Interview: Structured 3-step interview process (phone, video, in-person).

• Reference & Safety Checks: Deep, verified, and transcribed calls—plus background and drug testing.

• Trial Days: Paid in-home trials to observe safety, alignment, and temperament.

• Agreements & Onboarding: Written contracts, onboarding manuals, and family–caregiver communication training.

• Ongoing Management: Regular reviews, communication frameworks (like “Nanny Speak 1-2-3”), and backup care planning.

Whether you need help with a nanny, au pair, babysitter, or daycare, Tammy ensures the process is safe, structured, and developmentally informed.

Senior & Family Coaching

Tammy is also the first expert to bring this structured approach to senior care—an industry where no equivalent roadmap exists. Using the Care Map Method, she helps:

• Seniors directly: Maintain routines, independence, memory support, dignity, and social connection.

• Family caregivers: Reduce guilt, clarify roles, manage family conflict, and make confident decisions about care.

• Professional senior care selection: Assess needs, interview aides, run trials, create agreements, and evaluate assisted living or memory care programs with the same rigor used in childcare coaching.

As with childcare, families receive manuals, checklists, and scripts to confidently onboard and manage caregivers in or out of the home.