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← Older posts Newer posts →How to Create a Gift Cupboard for Stress-free Gift Giving
November 13, 2012It’s time for the kids to go to another birthday party and, unfortunately, you haven’t bought a gift yet. There’s barely enough time to get to the party as it is and now you have to figure out how to … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on How to Create a Gift Cupboard for Stress-free Gift Giving10 Nanny Interview Questions About Homework
November 5, 2012If you have school aged children, your nanny may be a defining factor in their educational success. The National Academy of Sciences has conducted studies which have shown that children do much better in school when the household help is … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | 2 Comments10 Ways Nannies Can Increase Their Marketability
November 1, 2012Today’s nanny job market is extremely competitive, and the nannies that are the most marketable are the ones that typically get the interview and ultimately the job. Here are some ideas for improving your marketability to help you get a … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Ways Nannies Can Increase Their Marketability10 Ways to Stop a Child from Cursing
October 21, 2012When a four-letter word falls out of your child’s mouth, figuring out how to stop the behavior before it becomes a habit is likely to be your first priority. And while you may not want to admit that day will … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Ways to Stop a Child from Cursing10 Signs Your Nanny Needs a Vacation
October 16, 2012Everyone needs a vacation from time to time, including your nanny. When the chipper, eager girl you hired starts to become an irritable, withdrawn employee that has little interest in her job, it’s possible that her suddenly declining performance is … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Signs Your Nanny Needs a VacationHow to Write a Cover Letter for a Nanny Job
October 11, 2012Whether a nanny is looking for employment through an agency, word of mouth or online recruiting site like enannysource.com, having a well-drafted cover letter will start formal communications with a potential placement agency or employer off on the right foot. … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on How to Write a Cover Letter for a Nanny Job9 Ways to Welcome Your New Live-In Nanny into Your Home
October 4, 2012Congratulations, you’ve hired a new nanny! Beginning to work with a new nanny is an exciting time, and welcoming her into your home, especially if she’s a live-in nanny, is an important step in developing a good nanny / family … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 9 Ways to Welcome Your New Live-In Nanny into Your Home10 Ways Nannies Can Prepare for Emergencies
October 1, 2012The last thing that any nanny wants to face while she’s on duty is an emergency, whether its a medical one, the result of a natural disaster or an accident. The prospect of being unprepared for such an event due … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Ways Nannies Can Prepare for EmergenciesDiscussing Safety Concerns with Your Nanny Employer
September 27, 2012No nanny enjoys having to discuss tough topics with her employer. However, whether it’s discussing the dangers of their toddler riding in a booster seat (even if it’s “just on the weekends”) to reminding them of the inherent risk that … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on Discussing Safety Concerns with Your Nanny Employer10 Things Nannies Should Do Every Year to Be Proactive In Their Careers
September 25, 2012No nanny wants a job to end on short notice, however sometimes nothing can be done to prevent it from happening. In addition to having to quickly wind down emotionally from a position, jobs that end abruptly can leave a … Continue reading
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