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Video Blog: Don’t Forget…Nanny Recognition Week is Coming!

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Want to show your nanny just how much you appreciate them? National Nanny Recognition Week is coming up this September 19-25!

You didn’t know that was a thing? It most DEFINITELY is and chances are that your nanny knows about it as well.

While we appreciate our nannies everyday, this is the perfect time to put a little extra thought into showing your nanny how much you care during National Nanny Recognition Week.

Below, we share some thoughtful ideas to consider, including:

  • gifts made by the “nanny kids”
  • gift card ideas
  • flowers
  • car detailing (this is a GREAT idea!)

Keep reading and we hope you find these tips helpful!

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Video Blog: My Personal Checklist for Working With A Nanny During the School Year

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Happy September, and welcome to a new school year!

The start of the school year can be a stressful time for parents. Shopping for new clothes, getting the kids back on their school bedtime schedule, and figuring out drop-off/pickup times can be a real pain!

Don’t forget that back to school can mean changes for your nanny as well.

Below is a checklist of seven items worth going over with your nanny when the school year kicks off. We hope you find it helpful!

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Video Blog: How To Write An Amazing Nanny Resume

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A professional nanny resume is one of the most powerful tools you have in your job search.

We interview dozens of nannies each week for placement with our Concierge Service families, and one question comes up again and again:

“How can I increase my chances of finding an amazing family to work with?”

Our first piece of advice is to always have a professional nanny resume ready to go that clearly shows why you would be an excellent choice.

Below, we’ll walk you through one of our favorite nanny resume templates and highlight what really makes a resume stand out, plus some additional tips about including hobbies, experience and a cover letter.

Click here to check out the nanny resume template we reference from resumegenius.com

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Video Blog: Eight Tips To Find Before And After School Care – Part 2/2

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Welcome to Part 2 of our guide, “8 Tips To Find Before and After School Child Care,” where we cover Tips #5 through #8.

For many parents, the kiddos head back to school in the coming days or weeks. Which always brings up the important question: how can you find a before or after school nanny FAST?

Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered!

In this second part, we share our final four tips for finding a before or after school nanny. This type of child care can be the most difficult to find, so read on for everything you need to know.

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Video Blog: Eight Tips To Find Before And After School Care – Part 1/2

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For many parents, the kiddos head back to school in the coming days or weeks. Which always brings up the important question: how can I find before or after school child care FAST?

Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered!

In the first part of this two-part guide, we share four tips for finding before or after school care. This type of child care can be the most difficult to find, so read on and reach out if you have any questions!

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Video Blog: How Much Does Nanny Care TRULY Cost? 💰

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If you’re starting to think about nanny care, or considering switching from a temporary/short term nanny to a full time nanny, understanding the true cost is one of the most important steps you can take.

Too often, families only focus on the hourly wage when thinking about a budget for a nanny. In this article, we break down every expense that is associated with hiring and employing a nanny, so you can plan with confidence.

Below, we walk you through:

  • The costs to search for a nanny
  • All details of what nannies expect in a “compensation package”

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Video Blog: Top 10 Questions Answered About Working With A Nanny: Part 2 🤨

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This is Part 2 of our guide, “Top 10 Questions Answered About Working With A Nanny.” It’s designed to be super helpful for families thinking about hiring a nanny this summer or when school starts in the fall.

Click here to check out Part 1.

Every month our team speaks with dozens of parents who are thinking about working with a nanny (last month alone, we spoke with almost 200 parents!). We’ve been compiling a list of their questions, and here is the second part of our series, “Top 10 Questions Answered About Working With A Nanny.”

Some of the questions that we answer here are:

How do I pay my nanny? Over the table? Or under the table in cash?

What are nanny taxes?

What are the most common job responsibilities for a nanny?

Can I ask my nanny to do household chores?

What standard benefits should I offer a nanny?

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Video Blog: Top 10 Questions Answered About Working With A Nanny: Part 1 🙋🏽‍♀️

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Thinking about hiring a nanny this summer or when school starts in the fall? You are not alone.

Every month we speak with dozens of parents who are considering working with a nanny (this month alone, we spoke with over 150 families!). We have been compiling their most common questions over the past several months, and here is the first part of our series, “Top 10 Questions Answered About Working With A Nanny.”

Some of the questions we answer here are:

How is nanny care different than a child care center?

Is it difficult to find a nanny?

How long will my nanny search take?

How much does it cost to work with a nanny?

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Video Blog: Six Tips For When Your Nanny Is Driving The Kids 🚗

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Many parents have questions about whether or not their nanny should drive their kids and what steps to take to ensure everyone is safe.

Between trips to school, playdates, or activities, your nanny is probably driving your kids around quite a bit. Whether the nanny is using your vehicle or their own, there are six important tips to think through before they get in the driver’s seat and begin transporting your children.

In this article, we cover:

  • how to make sure the vehicle your nanny will be driving is mechanically safe
  • how to handle changing your insurance policy
  • the importance of a “test drive”
  • reimbursing for miles driven

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Video Blog: What Can Happen If You Don’t Pay Your Nanny Legally

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One of the questions we hear on a regular basis—especially from parents who are new to the child care world—is, “how do I pay my nanny legally?” or “when do I need to start paying my nanny or sitter over the table?”

In this article, we cover:

  • the difference between paying your care provider “under the table” versus “over the table”
  • when you need to start paying your care provider “over the table”
  • some of the benefits your family can receive when paying your nanny or sitter legally
  • what can happen if you are caught paying your nanny illegally (hint: it’s not good!)

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