Category: Blog
At Nanny Parent Connection, we hear from nannies and parents all the time, and we love sharing the answers to common questions so they can help our whole community.
One question we hear weekly is:
“I am interested in working as a nanny but don’t have any actual “nanny experience”. Is there any way around this?”
Below, we walk through this topic and share practical tips we hope you find useful.
What is a nanny care philosophy? That is a great question we hear often from both parents and nannies.
A nanny care philosophy is going to tell the story of how a nanny approaches nanny care and what that care style means to the nanny.
Below, we cover the importance of nanny care philosophies, how to create your own, and what to do once you have determined a philosophy to use.
One of the most common reasons that nannies and families reach out to us is because of problems with their sick policy….or lack of a sick policy!
Why is a sick policy important when you are working with a nanny?
Below, we discuss the importance of a sick policy and how to ensure yours will not turn into a source of stress and frustration between your family and nanny.
Finding the right nanny for your family is SO important! Nobody wants to settle for a nanny that they are any less than thrilled about.
It’s not always easy to find that perfect fit, but there are some things you can do to increase the likelihood of finding a fantastic nanny.
Below, we share the characteristics we believe make for a great nanny, along with practical tips for spotting those qualities in a candidate. We hope you find them useful!
Are you struggling to find the right nanny for your family? If your search is taking longer than expected, you’re not alone, and there are usually a few common reasons why.
Below, we walk through the top ten reasons families can’t find a nanny and the steps you can take to turbocharge your search.
Have you been actively looking for a nanny position but aren’t having any luck? You’re not alone, and the good news is that small adjustments can make a big difference. Below, we walk through the top ten reasons you might be struggling to land a nanny job and, more importantly, what to do about each one.
Thousands of parents use Nanny Parent Connection to search for a nanny or sitter each year. But did you know that we also offer our Concierge Nanny Search Service where our expert team can handle the entire search and vetting process for you?
In this article, we explain why you might want to use our Concierge Nanny Search Service, how it works, and why our service is so much more affordable than other nanny agencies ($10,000 to find a nanny? really?)
Don’t forget! Our Concierge Nanny Search Service is available to you no matter where you live in the United States.
If you would like to learn more or sign up for the Concierge Service, please click here.
Many children head back to school next month. Summertime can be very busy for families with camps, travel, and other activities. Nannies can play an important role in helping families ease into the school year while minimizing stress by taking things off of the family’s back to school “to do” list.
Below, we share practical steps nannies can take to help their nanny family get back to school ready.
Warmer weather means there are a lot of opportunities for water play. Below is a quick refresher on water safety tips for infants, toddlers, and school-age children.
If you are a family working with a nanny, make sure to share these tips with your nanny so that they are up to date on how to keep your children safe when playing in or around water.
Two of the questions we are asked most frequently are: How much does nanny care truly cost? And what hourly rate can you expect to pay your nanny?
The short answer to both is that it depends on a number of factors. Below, we walk through how much a nanny truly costs from start to finish, covering all of the expenses you will need to keep in mind, from what it costs to search for a nanny all the way through nanny appreciation.
The numbers covered here are current as of early summer 2023. If you’d like more information on nanny pay rates and other compensation, check out the most recent results of our Pay Rate Survey by clicking here.
