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Are You A Nanny or Household Manager + Job Duty Creep

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Are you a nanny, family assistant, or household manager? Not sure? Maybe you are a combination of all three!

Often, these titles are used interchangeably but there are some MAJOR differences in daily tasks, responsibilities, and compensation.

In this video, I will walk you through the differences between a nanny, family assistant, and household manager, how the compensation (pay) is different for each, and a discussion about the dreaded “job duty creep”.

In this video, I’m going to discuss: 

– Nanny Job Duties

– Family Assistant Duties

– Household Manager Job Duties

–  How to Handle Job Duty Creep

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How To Handle Awkward Nanny Scenarios | Nanny Parent Connection

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Hi everyone. It’s Laura from Nanny Parent Connection back with a truly fun video!

Recently, I teamed up with Michelle Kelsey who is the founder of The Nanny Solution, an amazing nanny agency based out of Canada, to discuss an unusual but important topic.

In this week’s video, I run awkward nanny scenarios by Michelle for her reaction and advice on how to handle. These are REAL scenarios that my team and I have run into over the last couple of years. Michelle has some great advice coming from her 20 years of experience in the industry.

So excited to create this collaboration video with Michelle! 🤗

Sit back, relax, and I hope you learn something from this video…and laugh with us as well!

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Should I Give My Nanny Cash For Outings? 💰

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Hi everyone! Laura from Nanny Parent Connection back with a quick yet helpful video.

Does your nanny take your kids out for activities? What is the best way to handle any expenses associated with these activities (like a special ice cream treat or a visit to the Children’s Museum)? Have your nanny pay out of pocket and then reimburse?

Check out my guide for how your nanny should pay for those activities (hint: not in cash).

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Guide to Background Checks!! (Part 2) | Nanny Parent Connection

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Hi everyone. Hope you had a spooky Halloween! 🎃

I’m back with the second video in my “Guide to Background Checks” series.

Most parents have never run a background check before. In this two-part series, I am going to walk you through the ins and outs of how to run a background check and read the results. I’ll cover everything you need to know!

In Part 1, we discussed how to order a background check. In Part 2, you’ve ordered your background check and received the final report. How do you understand the results?

Some of the questions we hear on a regular basis from background check customers are:

How should I interpret that hit on the County Criminal Record Search? What does the flag mean on the Social Security Trace? Should I be concerned about that accident listed on the Motor Vehicle Report?

Check out Part 2 of my “Guide to Background Checks” series where I discuss how to read and interpret each section. I also include red flags that you should be on the look out for when reviewing the report.

Also, don’t forget to check out Part 1 of this video series here.

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Guide to Background Checks (Part 1) | Nanny Parent Connection

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Happy almost Halloween! It’s Laura back with my next video.

Most parents across the United States have never ran a background check on a nanny or sitter before. It’s hard to blame them! The process can feel daunting as there are so many different companies out there offering a variety of background check resources.

But when it comes to the safety of your children and family, confirming that your child care provider has a clear background is so critical.

In this two part series, “Guide to Background Checks”, I am going to walk you through the ins and outs of how to run a background check and understand the results. I’ll cover everything you need to know to make the process of choosing and ordering a background check as stress-free as possible.

In this video, I’m going to discuss: 

– What Is a Background Check?

– Different Types of Background Checks

– Why Is It Important to Run a Background Check?

Click the button below to watch the video and don’t forget to check back in next week when I release Part 2 of my “Guide to Background Checks” series.

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My Kids Don’t Like Our Nanny | Nanny Parent Connection

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Are your kids struggling to connect with your new nanny? Our little humans have some big emotions and may be dealing with separation anxiety when your new nanny starts caring for them.

What can you do to help your kids AND nanny bond?

Check out my five tips for how to go from “my kids don’t like our nanny” to “when is our nanny going to come and play with us again”!

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Is Your Nanny Quiet Quitting?

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Hi everyone! Laura from Nanny Parent Connection back with my next video. Today, I’d like to talk about something I am hearing a lot about (and you may be too)….it’s called quiet quitting.

Quiet quitting is REAL and happening across the United States currently – even in the nanny world.

Not sure what quiet quitting is? Concerned that your nanny might be “quiet quitting” on you? What should you do if you think your nanny is quiet quitting?

Check out my latest video where I discuss what you should do if you think your nanny is quiet quitting, how to discuss with your nanny and what you can do to prevent quiet quitting.

Make sure to watch to the end where I discuss what steps to take if your nanny quits.

In this video, I’m going to discuss: 

– What is Quiet Quitting?

– Could Your Nanny Be Quiet Quitting On You?

– How Do You Tell If Your Nanny Might Be Quiet Quitting On You?

– How Can You Avoid The Risk Of Your Nanny Quiet Quitting On You?

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Hiring a New Nanny? Don’t Skip the Working Interview!

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Hiring a new nanny? Don’t forget to conduct a working interview!

A working interview can give parents a better sense of the nanny’s work style and how they connect with your children before making a formal job offer. Remember to pay your nanny for the time they spend at your home during the interview.

Check out my latest video where I discuss all aspects of working interviews including:

– How to prepare for the working interview

– What to look for during the interview

– What to after the working interview if it goes well (or doesn’t go well)

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Nanny Resume Mistakes: 10 Things To Avoid

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Each week, my team and I review dozens of nanny resumes. Most of these resumes are well put together but we constantly see the same nanny resume mistakes being made.

Check out my latest video, “Nanny Resume Mistakes: 10 Things To Avoid” where I discuss the top common mistakes that we see on nanny resumes and how to fix them. Make sure to check out my pro tip at the end – it’s a game changer when applying for nanny jobs!

Some of the mistakes that I’m going to discuss in this video are: 

– Listing babysitting experience when it’s actually nanny experience

– Not listing special skill sets

– Not including child care experience on your resume

– Your resume is not up to date

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Overnight Child Care: Flat Fee or Hourly Rate?

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Hi everyone! It’s Laura from Nanny Parent Connection.

Considering having a nanny watch your children overnight? Or going on vacation and want to take your nanny with you?

How much do you pay for overnight or vacation child care? Do you pay a flat fee or per hour? Or both?

I’ve got you covered! Check out my recent video where I discuss all things overnight/vacation child care related. I hope you find it useful!

In today’s video, I discuss:

– What Is the Best Way to Pay My Nanny for Overnight Care?

– Rules of Thumb You Will Want to Follow

– What Job Duties Are Okay to Ask of Your Nanny During Your Time Away?

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