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← Older posts Newer posts →10 Things Nannies Can Do To Give Working Parents More Family Time
September 20, 2012One of the great things about hiring a nanny is that you can create a job description that meets your family’s unique needs. By having your nanny take on tasks that you normally do, you can free up your time … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Things Nannies Can Do To Give Working Parents More Family Time10 Reasons Why Nanny Employers Should Hold Weekly Meetings With Their Nannies
September 13, 2012While setting aside time each week to meet with your nanny may seem like overkill, it actually can be quite beneficial to your working relationship. Here are 10 reasons why doing so is important to maintaining a healthy nanny and … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Reasons Why Nanny Employers Should Hold Weekly Meetings With Their NanniesPay for Quality Childcare or Save for Your Child’s College Education
September 10, 2012With the cost of childcare equaling the cost of college tuition in some states, some parents must consider if they want to pay for quality childcare or save for their child’s college education. According to a report from Child Care … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on Pay for Quality Childcare or Save for Your Child’s College Education10 Nanny Interview Questions About Salary and Benefits
September 6, 2012As you interview candidates for a nanny position, at some point, salary and benefits need to be discussed. Typically this discussion occurs during the second interview, when both the nanny and the nanny family have an expressed interest in seriously … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on 10 Nanny Interview Questions About Salary and BenefitsNannies and Vacation Time
August 30, 2012One of the most effective weapons against burnout in a nanny’s arsenal is vacation time. Being able to slip away from the rigors of caring for your charges can be a blessing when you’re feeling overworked. Negotiating this time and … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on Nannies and Vacation Time10 Spanish Phrases Parents Must Learn to Communicate with Their Bilingual Nanny
August 29, 2012As an increasing number of workers in the private childcare industry are bilingual, many parents are discovering a need to become passably fluent in Spanish themselves in the interest of simplifying communication. Additionally, learning a bit of Spanish allows parents … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | 2 CommentsKey Components of a Nanny’s Annual Review
August 27, 2012For nannies and their employers, an annual review can be a nerve-wracking experience. While private, in-home childcare providers who have been with their employers for an extended period of time may be less nervous when the time for the review … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on Key Components of a Nanny’s Annual ReviewNanny Alert: Signs You’re Getting Fired
August 23, 2012Every nanny hopes that when they enter into a new nanny position that it will be a long-lasting one. However not all nanny jobs end up being a good fit for the families or the nanny. Unfortunately, some parents are … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on Nanny Alert: Signs You’re Getting FiredLife Insurance Options for Nannies
August 21, 2012Whether they simply put off obtaining insurance or are afraid that they cannot afford the premiums, many nannies opt-out of securing life insurance. However choosing to forgo life insurance can have financially devastating results on those left behind in the … Continue reading
Posted in Nannies | Comments Off on Life Insurance Options for NanniesAdvantages of Paying Your Nanny Legally
August 2, 2012Paying employer taxes is a legal requirement for all nanny employers. However many families make the choice to pay their nanny “under the table” to avoid having to pay these taxes. While this may seem like a financially beneficial choice … Continue reading
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