Hiring a nanny is exciting, but the first week sets the tone for everything that follows. There are ten conversations we recommend you have with your newly hired nanny during that first week with your family.
Why have these conversations the first week? Because, if these topics aren’t covered early in the working relationship, they can get weird and awkward.
A good example is “saliva sharing”….are you okay with your nanny sharing a spoon or fork with your child? Or kissing your child? Most parents are not and it can feel a bit awkward to bring it up. That’s why you should discuss it before it gets weird!
Below, we walk you through ten important conversations to have with your nanny during their first week of employment, so everyone starts on the same page.
These are the topics we recommend covering with your nanny during their first week on the job, such as:
- Food in your home. What can the nanny eat or not eat?
- Cell phone use. What’s okay and not okay?
- Meal and rest breaks. How will your nanny handle taking breaks during the day?
- Inclement weather policy. What happens if there is a snowstorm or flooding?
