Everything You Need To Know About Nanny Contracts – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.9

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I’m back! 🙂 Hope you had a great weekend! A few days ago, we released Episode #9 in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”. 

In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed any of the first eight episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In today’s episode, “Episode #9: Everything You Need To Know About Nanny Contracts – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series”, I go over the pros and cons of having a nanny contract in place plus I discuss the topics that you want to ensure your nanny contract covers (i.e. sick policy, vaccinations, compensation, etc.).

Pro tip: If you are not located in Washington state and need a contract, feel free to download ours and modify for your local and state laws!

To check out the “What Can Happen If You Don’t Pay Your Nanny Legally” video I referenced, click here.

Want to check out the contracts we offer? Click here. We also offer a contract specifically for nanny shares. Find that by clicking here.

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How To Make A Job Offer To A Nanny – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.8

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Hi everyone! I’m back with Episode #8 in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”.

In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed any of the first seven episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In today’s episode, “Episode #8: How To Make A Job Offer To A Nanny – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series”, I discuss how to make a job offer once you have found that perfect nanny! I cover:

  • When to make a job offer
  • When and how to check references. Make sure to ask open-ended questions!
  • What to include on the written job offer. Don’t forget the expiration date!
  • What to do after the job offer has been accepted

Pro tip: Don’t stop interviewing just because you have made an offer to your nanny! You never know if the offer might fall through. Nannies are in HIGH demand right now!

To check out the “Why You Should Never Skip The Background Check” video I referenced, click here.

Check back next week when I drop Episode #9!

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Nannies/Sitters – Join Our Community for FREE!

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Hi everyone! It’s Laura back with my latest video. Nannies and sitters, this video is especially for you!

(Parents – the next episode of our “Working With A Nanny From A-Z” series will be published next week.)

Did you know that if you are offering childcare in the Puget Sound region, you can join our community totally FREE?

Many nannies and sitters think you have to pay a membership fee to access the tools and resources we offer on our site. Previously, we did test a monthly membership fee for nannies but scrapped that idea early last year due to the COVID pandemic.

I know that many of you nannies are super busy so I made a short video explaining the benefits of joining our community. Click here to check it out!

One membership benefit that is becoming more and more popular is the personal support that we offer childcare providers in our community. Our team can help you find a family, understand nanny industry standards, and even talk through issues you may be having with your current family (important to note that we don’t provide legal advice). All of this is included with your membership!

Ready to sign up? Click the button below:

Click Here To Join Today!

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I’d love to hear any comments about how I can improve these videos as well as your ideas on topics you’d like to see me cover in the future.  Just comment below.

Don’t forget, you can reach me directly via email by clicking here or by calling/texting (425) 243-7032 if I can help you.

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Top Tips for Interviewing Nannies (2/2) – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.7

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It’s Laura back with Part 2 of Episode #7 in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”.

In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed the first six episodes (or Part 1 of Episode #7), click the images below to check those out:

In the first episode, I discussed the different child care options that are available to families. In the second episode, I went over the costs of each of these child care options. In the third episode, I touched on how these different childcare options can impact your child…specifically, the “individualization” of each childcare option.

In the fourth episode, we began talking about where and how to find a nanny. Make sure you check out this video as I go over my top four free and paid options for where to find a nanny near you! In the fifth episode, I discussed how to advertise your nanny position effectively. In the sixth episode, I went over how to run a successful nanny search and prepare for interviews.

In Part 1 of Episode #7, I presented my first four tips for interviewing nannies.

In today’s episode, “Episode #7 : Top Tips for Interviewing Nannies (2/2)”, I go over Tips #5 through #8 for interviewing nanny candidates. I cover:

  • A Great Nanny Will Interview You!
  • Trust Your Gut
  • Consider A Working Interview
  • Don’t Sit Around On A Good Nanny!

Check back next week when I publish my next video, “How To Make A Job Offer!”

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Top Tips for Interviewing Nannies (1/2) – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.7

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Happy (almost) New Year! It’s Laura back with the seventh episode in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”.

In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed the first six episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In the first episode, I discussed the different child care options that are available to families.

In the second episode, I went over the costs of each of these child care options.

In the third episode, I touched on how these different childcare options can impact your child…specifically, the “individualization” of each childcare option.

In the fourth episode, we began talking about where and how to find a nanny. Make sure you check out this video as I go over my top four free and paid options for where to find a nanny near you!

In the fifth episode, I discussed how to advertise your nanny position effectively.

In the sixth episode, I went over how to run a successful nanny search and prepare for interviews.

In today’s episode, “Episode #7 : Top Tips for Interviewing Nannies (1/2)”, I discuss my first four tips for interviewing nanny candidates. I cover:

  • Ask Open Ended/Insightful Questions
  • Ask Questions Not Related to Childcare
  • Don’t Forget to Ask the “Nuts and Bolts” Questions
  • Evaluate Non-Verbal Communication

Don’t forget to watch how the nanny candidate interacts with your children during the second interview. That’s the most important tip of all! Check back next week when I go over my last four tips for nanny interviews.

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How To Run A Successful Nanny Search – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.6

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Hi everybody! It’s Laura back with the sixth episode in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”.

In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed the first five episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In the first episode, I discussed the different child care options that are available to families.

In the second episode, I went over the costs of each of these child care options.

In the third episode, I touched on how these different childcare options can impact your child…specifically, the “individualization” of each childcare option.

In the fourth episode, we began talking about where and how to find a nanny. Make sure you check out this video as I go over my top four free and paid options for where to find a nanny near you!

In the fifth episode, I discussed how to advertise your nanny position effectively.

In today’s episode, “How To Run A Successful Nanny Search”, I discuss how to prepare for sorting through applications and beginning the interview process. I touch on relevant information to look for in a candidate’s resume or work summary, why a cover letter is so important, and why you should never “chase” a nanny candidate. Basically, everything that you need to handle or think of BEFORE you start your interviews!

To check out the “How To Write An Amazing Nanny Resume video”, click here. 

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How to Include Your Nanny This Holiday Season! 🎁

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Happy holidays everyone! It’s Laura back with a special video about how to include your nanny in your holiday celebrations and traditions.

Your nanny is part of your family and is an important part of your child’s life. Now that holiday festivities are in full swing, don’t forget to include your nanny. I guarantee you that it will make your child’s holiday experience that much more memorable and special!

Check out this video where I go over my top three tips for “How To Include Your Nanny This Holiday Season!”. I also discuss what is an appropriate holiday bonus and/or gift for your nanny.

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How To Write A Great Nanny Advertisement – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.5

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Happy Holidays! 🎁 It’s Laura back with the fifth episode in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”.

In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed the first four episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In the first episode, I discussed the different child care options that are available to families.

In the second episode, I went over the costs of each of these child care options.

In the third episode, I touched on how these different childcare options can impact your child…specifically, the “individualization” of each childcare option.

In the fourth episode, we began talking about where and how to find a nanny. Make sure you check out this video as I go over my top four free and paid options for where to find a nanny near you!

In today’s episode, “How To Write A Great Nanny Advertisement”, we focus on how to advertise your nanny position effectively. I share my top tips for writing your nanny ad to ensure you hear from experienced, top-notch candidates quickly. I use these tips on a daily basis and routinely receive anywhere from 10-20 nanny applications for each position.

To check out the childcare budgeting video that I mentioned, click here.

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Where Do I Find A Nanny? – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.4

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I’m back! 😃 Today, I’m excited to release the fourth episode, “Where Do I Find A Nanny?” in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”.

In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed the first three episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In the first episode, I discussed the different child care options that are available to families.

In the second episode, I went over the costs of each of these child care options.

In the third episode, I touched on how these different childcare options can impact your child…specifically, the “individualization” of each childcare option.

In today’s episode “Where Do I Find A Nanny?”, we continue the journey by discussing the top four free and paid options for where to find a nanny near you! These are the most effective ways to find nannies in my experience.

To check out my video, “Child Abuse! Why You Should Never Skip the Background Check” that I mentioned in this week’s episode, click here.

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How Different Child Care Options Can Impact Your Child – Working With A Nanny From A-Z Series – Ep.3

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Hi everyone and Happy Thanksgiving! It’s Laura back with the third episode in our series, “Working With A Nanny From A-Z”.

In this series, I am going to walk you through the entire process of working with a nanny. From deciding if nanny care is right for your family all the way through how to find, interview, hire and work with a nanny. Basically, everything you need to know from A-Z about the nanny world!

If you missed the first two episodes, click the images below to check those out:

In the first episode, I discussed the different child care options that are available to families.

In the second episode, I went over the costs of each of these child care options.

In today’s episode, I go over how these different child care options can impact your child…specifically, the “individualization” of each option. I also spend a few moments dispelling a notion about peer socialization that I know many parents stress about.

To read the blog post by Certified Parenting Coach, Beaven Walters about “Do Young Children Need Peer Interaction to Become Socialized?”, click here.

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