SLC Parenting Survival Tips You Won’t Find on Pinterest (But Definitely Need)
Parenting in Salt Lake City is a beautiful, messy blend of mountain views, last-minute snowstorms, and trying to figure out how to raise decent humans without handing them an iPad every five minutes. (No shade—we’ve all been there.)
If you’re new to town—or just looking to feel slightly more in control of the chaos—these are the real-life, insider tips every Salt Lake parent should know. You won’t find them on Pinterest, but they just might save your sanity.
Also, I’m sliding in a few ways our natural nanny agency can support you—because yes, help exists, and no, you don’t have to do it all alone.
1. Liberty Park Is Magical—If You Go Before 10 a.m.
Yes, it’s beautiful. Yes, there’s a splash pad and a duck pond and space to actually run. But by noon, it becomes a hotbed of scooters, snow cone drips, and accidental toddler collisions.
Pro tip: Pack a breakfast picnic (and caffeine), hit it by 9:00, and let your nanny handle cleanup. That’s the dream.
2. Always Pack Layers. No, More Than That.
You think you understand “weather whiplash” until you leave your house in shorts and come home in a blizzard. Your child will be in a T-shirt and rain boots insisting they’re not cold—while your baby has turned blue.
It’s Utah. Pack like you're going on a mini expedition to Patagonia. Every single time.
3. Coffee Shops Where Kids Are (Mostly) Welcome: A Ranking You Didn't Know You Needed
Sometimes you need caffeine and the illusion of adult conversation. Try:
Publik Coffee (hip, has high chairs, doesn’t scowl at noise)
The Rose Establishment (treat it like a field trip—quiet voices and a stroller that folds)
Blue Copper Coffee Room (small but friendly staff who’ve clearly seen some things)
Extra points if your Salt Lake City nanny takes the baby for a walk while you get 27 minutes of solo latte time. Bliss.
4. Never Underestimate the Power of a Library Card
The Salt Lake City Library system is a treasure trove of free story times, parent-and-me music classes, and air-conditioned peace. There’s even an elevator your toddler can ride up and down 47 times while you pretend that counts as enrichment.
If you have a nanny, make the library a weekly ritual. It’s educational, screen-free, and buys you some sweet, sweet alone time.
5. Nature Is the Best Babysitter (But the Right Nanny Makes It Safer & Way More Fun)
We’re lucky to live in a place where mountains, trails, and national parks are literally in our backyard. But solo parenting in nature can be... a lot (especially when you’re carrying both a toddler and their rock collection).
That’s where we come in. At The Natural Nanny Collective, we match SLC families with nannies who are:
Outdoor-loving
Screen-minimizing
Emotionally attuned
Legit excited about sensory bins and hikes
Whether you need full-time care or someone who can manage a low-tech afternoon while you work from home, we’ll help you hire a nanny in Salt Lake City who fits your whole-child, holistic approach—and actually shows up with energy and nature activities in mind.
6. You Don’t Have to Do It All, Even If It Looks Like Everyone Else Is
Let me say it louder for the Pinterest-scrolling parents in the back: You. Don’t. Have. To. Do. It. All.
Let the gluten-free muffins burn. Let your kids wear Halloween costumes in March. Hire the help. Take the break. Your family doesn’t need perfection—they need presence.
And maybe a nanny who composts and carries homemade play dough in her tote bag. Just sayin’.
Looking for a nanny in Salt Lake City who supports your natural parenting style, keeps screens off, and gets your wild-and-wonderful child?
Let’s talk: thenaturalnannycollective.com or email us at cassandra@thenaturalnannycollective.com.
We’ll help you find your parenting soulmate—cape and patience included.
